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

Los probióticos y los prebióticos

  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

La inflamación

  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 […]

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. […]