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NUTRITION DURING MENOPAUSE FOR MAINTAINING HEALTH IN THIS STAGE

Posted on 13 Nov, 2024

Menopause marks a significant change in a woman’s body, bringing hormonal shifts that affect physical and emotional health. These changes are often reflected in symptoms like hot flashes, mood swings, weight gain, bone loss, and digestive issues. Adapting your diet to meet the specific needs of this phase can be essential for reducing these […]

NUTRITION AND HAIR HEALTH

Posted on 02 Oct, 2024

The health of your hair is a constant concern for many people, and while topical products can help maintain its condition, what we eat plays an even more important role in its growth, strength, and shine. Our strands are primarily made of keratin, a protein that requires specific nutrients to regenerate and stay healthy. […]

PLANT-BASED PROTEINS: THEIR IMPORTANCE IN OUR DIET

Posted on 28 Aug, 2024

When your nutritionist tells you you need to include proteins in your diet, you probably imagine a good beef steak, some fried eggs, a Greek yogurt, or maybe even a whey protein shake if you do sports or physical activity. Well, it’s important to understand that all of these are animal-based proteins, but plant-based […]

MILK AND WATER KEFIR: ANCESTRAL BEVERAGES WITH MANY BENEFITS

Posted on 07 Aug, 2024

Did you know that kefir is a dense, acidic, and slightly effervescent fermented drink, traditionally produced by fermenting lactose or sucrose with grains composed of different microorganisms? And that besides being delicious, it has beneficial health properties? The word comes from the Turkish “keif,” meaning “pleasant taste”, “pleasant sensation” or “feeling good.” ITS ORIGIN […]

PROBIOTICS AND PREBIOTICS: WHAT’S THE DIFFERENCE AND HOW DO THEY BENEFIT ME?

Posted on 12 Jun, 2024

Although probiotics and prebiotics sound very similar, it’s important to distinguish them, as each has a distinct meaning and a different impact when consumed. While a probiotic refers to a live microorganism that benefits health, a prebiotic is “the food” for this microorganism. Probiotics consume prebiotics, becoming “stronger” and carrying out their health-promoting actions […]

GINGER AND TURMERIC: THEIR BENEFITS AGAINST INFLAMMATION

Posted on 30 Apr, 2024

Over the past decades, in developed and developing countries, we have been exposed to a lifestyle that unfortunately leads us to unhealthy habits, such as consuming high-calorie foods and leading sedentary lives. This has caused a silent societal problem that can harm our health: inflammation. Inflammation is a natural response of our immune system […]

ADAPTOGENS, AN ALTERNATIVE TO LOWER YOUR STRESS LEVELS

Posted on 26 Mar, 2024

Did you know that, according to the 2023 State of the World’s Workplace Report, 2022 was reported as a record year for the highest levels of stress for workers around the world? According to this report, in 2019 and derived from COVID-19, 38% of employees worldwide perceived to be stressed by the closure of […]

INFUSIONS: PLEASURE AND HEALTH

Posted on 31 Jan, 2024

Infusions, with their wide variety of flavors and properties, are a delicious comforting beverage and have health benefits. From relaxation to improving digestion, every infusion carries with it a purpose. INFUSIONS FOR RELAXATION: CHAMOMILE AND LAVENDER If you need to slow down your body after a hectic day, chamomile and lavender infusion are your […]

CHRISTMAS DISHES ON THE WORLD’S TABLES

Posted on 13 Dec, 2023

Christmas is celebrated in many corners of the world and immerses us in a very interesting and diverse cultural diversity. While in some countries it is a celebration rooted in tradition, in others it is not celebrated in the same way or even goes unnoticed. Originating in Christianity to commemorate the birth of Jesus […]

NUTRITION DURING MENOPAUSE

Posted on 31 Oct, 2023

Menopause is a natural transitional stage in a woman’s life that has traditionally been associated with a series of negative stereotypes, such as the loss of youth, beauty, vitality, and good humor. However, in modern times, we are experiencing a significant change in the perception of menopause. CHANGING THE PERCEPTION OF MENOPAUSE It is […]