INFUSIONS: PLEASURE AND HEALTH

Las infusiones

  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

Los platos de Navidad

  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

La nutrición durante la menopausia

  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 […]

NUTRITION AND EATING BEHAVIOR: WHAT ARE THE DIFFERENCES?

Alimentación y conducta alimentaria

  In the world of health and wellness, nutrition is connected. Two key terms often intertwined but have distinct meanings are nutrition and eating behavior. At first glance, they may seem similar concepts, but upon further exploration, it becomes clear that they are different and each plays an essential role in human nutrition and well-being.  […]

DO YOU KNOW HOW TO CHOOSE HEALTHY FOOD?

Los alimentos saludables

  When shopping, it is crucial to remember guidelines to help determine which items are appropriate or inappropriate to include in the weekly menu. It is essential to keep in mind that composing our diet with healthy and balanced foods is the basis for preventing diseases in the long term. To know if we are […]

WHAT IS CALORIC DENSITY?

La densidad calórica

  The caloric density of a food is the amount of energy it contains per unit of weight and volume (kcal/g). That is, it measures the amount of energy a food provides in relation to its size or weight. When we eat, we provide nutrients to our body and our cells metabolize them into energy. […]

DO YOU KNOW THE PLATE METHOD?

El método del plato

  The plate method is a tool that makes it easy to transfer a healthy and balanced diet to the plate in a practical and simple way. It ensures that all the necessary macronutrients are present with the right amounts of each, easily and without having to weigh. In addition, it is universal, because it […]

WHY SHOULD YOU COOL POTATOES BEFORE EATING THEM?

Por qué deberías enfriar las patatas antes de comerlas

  In this article, you will find out why you should cool potatoes before eating them. But to understand it, you must first determine some concepts such as, for example, what starch is. We could define starch as the glucose reserve of some foods such as legumes, cereals, and tubers. This starch is digested in […]