Cereals, the basis of our diet?
cereals are the foods that are at the base of most of the food pyramids elaborated and accepted by different health sectors. These same sources calculate that 60% of the calories in our diet must…
Author: Albert Dan
Tone your legs at home with this simple routine
Good morning, family! Today we start on Thursday with an ideal circuit to strengthen the legs , those great ones forgotten in many cases. It is true that defined abs or perfectly toned arms attract…
Take care of your skin with Vitamin E
Vitamin E is a fat-soluble vitamin and for this reason it is mainly found in fatty foods. The main sources of vitamin E are vegetable oils (such as olive oil), avocados, nuts, coconut and, in…
Omega-3: Nutrient or Medicine?
What is Omega 3? Omega-3 is a polyunsaturated fatty acid. The body cannot synthesize it, so it is considered essential (it must be ingested with the diet). It is found in high concentration in fish,…
Spring, fight fatigue and allergies
Spring and our environment The beginning of spring is determined by the spring equinox , an astronomical phenomenon that is due to the inclined axis of the Earth relative to the plane of its solar…
The dangers of hydrogenated fats
What are hydrogenated fats? Often in the colorful packaging of Industrial bakery and pastry , highlights a phrase with large letters that reads something similar to: " made with vegetable fats " or " made…
How does nutrition affect athletic performance?
You may consider yourself an avid athlete, a racing lover, or the master of home exercises, but have you ever wondered how your diet affects your performance? in sports and exercise ? Sports and nutrition…
Zinc: an essential trace element
Zinc is an essential trace element, essential for the proper functioning of the body. Zinc from the diet is absorbed in the intestine thin thanks to a low molecular weight protein called metallothionein (protein rich…
Artificial sweeteners: alternative to sugar?
Offering a sweet taste , but without calories , artificial sweeteners may seem like the effective solution to achieve weight loss. A regular dose of soda provides about 150 Cal, almost all sugar. The same…
How to identify a muscle injury
sports injuries can affect people of all ages , regardless of the levels of physical fitness required of the individual or the sport. Injuries can range from mild to severe, and can develop for many…