Anemia, everything you should know…
Anemia is when you don’t have enough healthy red blood cells to carry enough oxygen to your body’s tissues. Anemia, also known as low hemoglobin, can make you feel tired and weak. Anemia comes in many forms, each with its own cause. Anemia can be short-term or long-term and can range from mild to severe. In most cases, anemia […]
What is the Caloric Deficit and what is it for?
A caloric deficit is defined as the caloric deficit necessary to reduce and maintain a balanced body weight, that is, consuming more calories than are consumed to avoid gaining or even losing weight. First of all, it is important to know that nutritional needs, including macronutrients and calories, are determined by several factors, such as gender, […]
Carbohydrates, everything you should know….
Carbohydrates are sugar molecules. Along with protein and fat, carbohydrates are one of the three most important nutrients found in food and drink. Your body breaks down carbohydrates into glucose. Glucose, or blood sugar, is the main source of energy for the body’s cells, tissues, and organs. Glucose can be used immediately or stored in the liver and […]
Proteins, everything I need to know…
Proteins are made up of many building blocks called amino acids. Our bodies need the protein we eat to provide amino acids for the growth and maintenance of our cells and tissues. Protein intake must change throughout our lives. Plant and animal proteins vary in quality and digestibility, but this is generally not a problem for most people […]
What are supplements? Why should I consume them?
The body needs nutritional elements for it to function properly, when there is a shortage of these in the body, nutritional supplements are needed as a solution. These consist of food additives, milk formulas or commercial powders that increase the caloric intake of the intake. Types of Nutritional Supplements: A. Complete enteral diets They are […]
Aguaymanto, because you should consume it…
Due to its high concentration of antioxidants and other nutrients, cape gooseberries are considered a true superfood and are becoming increasingly important in a balanced diet to optimize the normal functioning of the body and, above all, the successful fight of the immune system against diseases. . The aguaymanto is native to the Peruvian Andes […]
Superfoods, everything you should know..
Superfood is a combination of the prefix “super” and the noun “food”, and any word with the suffix “super” refers to something exaggerated, such as a hero’s superpower. The same goes for superfoods, foods that contribute more to their natural properties than other foods. Superfoods are those that: are high in fiber, vitamins and minerals. […]
¿Why should you consume Tarwi?
Tarwi (also known as “Lupine”) is an Andean legume that is one of the most complete vegetable proteins with the highest nutritional value. It contains many proteins, vitamins and minerals (41-51% protein, 28.2% carbohydrates, 7.1% fiber, 15% calcium, 10% iron). When eaten in flour form, it has more protein than soybeans than other flours made […]
4 Razones para consumir Cacao
El cacao es un producto alimenticio rico en minerales, vitaminas y fibra. Al consumirlo en forma de semillas, polvo o chocolate normal, obtendremos muchos beneficios para la salud y además disfrutaremos de su delicioso sabor. Este se obtiene de las vainas del árbol del cacao, que se cosecha de flores que se asemejan a las […]
4 Razones para consumir Arándanos
Los arándanos son uno de los alimentos más saludables con los niveles más altos de vitaminas y antioxidantes, por lo que se considera una «superfruta». Es una fruta que se puede combinar fácilmente con otros ingredientes, no solo en postres y meriendas, sino también en primeros y segundos platos, lo que nos permite enriquecer nuestros […]