The right amount of iron for children
The body needs oxygen to thrive and iron is the mineral responsible for distributing it throughout our system. The oxygen-transporting protein is called haemoglobin and it is found in red blood cells. They bring the oxygen to all cells. Myoglobin is another oxygen-transporting protein that holds oxygen in the muscle so that it is ready whenever we need it. Iron also helps enzymes in the use of oxygen by all cells of the body. What happens to iron in our body? it is conserved
Go Sober for October
Let's join this campaign! It is one way to control weight gain and detoxify your system. Your liver needs a break and we have little time to do this. The festive months are around the corner and we ought to take this time to behave! I would recommend to cut all wine and beer first. Drink the rest of your alcohol arsenal in tiny amounts once a week. Then cut all alcohol. Switch to sparkling water with juice or fruit infused (with a piece of fruit floating in it) in social even
Why oats are great for energy!
If you are a texture lover, oats are for you. If you are not, you may eat them in a creamier texture pulverizing the oats further. Oats will also cook faster in this way. Adjust the liquids you add according to your taste. The fiber found in oats gives them a long lasting energy producing feature. Fiber makes them satisfying and helps lower your cholesterol when you eat them regularly. It also helps with digestive transit, easing constipation. Oats are fantastic for weight
Enhancing Eating Behaviours
This month I encourage you to practice some dietary exercises. Consider them as stretches for your diet. They will help you consolidate a healthier eating routine. Think about the most significant change you need to reach in your diet. One at a time please! Is it salt? If this is an issue for you, then consider the options. How could you add flavor without salt? Herbs and spices will help you. Do you have them at home? It is key to have the healthier options ALWAYS at home.
Make a Step!
Happy New Year! I trust you had a good celebration and that you are ready to improve your diet and take care of your health. January could be a hard time to start a diet. Some people are in summer holidays and others in the North hemisphere are getting back to their routines in the middle of winter. However, one could start by eating with moderation, cutting alcohol, skipping dessert at night and sleeping longer. These small changes will help you control your weight and give
Summer Food Safety
How fun it is to be outside sitting on the grass and enjoying a picnic with the family and friends! Freshly prepared food for a picnic should be easy to eat with your fingers. Pack the essentials and the right amount of food. Remember to clean your hands first with some antibacterial wipes or gel. Keep Salmonella away! All protein, chicken, sausages, ham, cheese, eggs, meat, should be kept cool and eaten within 2 hours. If you love barbequing, make sure you cook meats to th
Mejora tu nutrición y se feliz!
Esta demostrado que la flora intestinal juega un papel importante en nuestro sistema immune. Ahora sabemos que la inflamación provoca desórdenes mentales como la depresión, obsesión y bipolaridad. Cómo ocurre esto? Las citoquinas que manejan la respuesta inflamatoria, son unas proteínas que pueden cruzar la barrera de la sangre y el cerebro. Estas células del sistema immune atacan al sistema nervioso en sus conecciones. Por tanto, es importante manejar la inflamación del si
Mental Health and Nutrition
More evidence is out regarding the connection of mental health and nutrition. The healthier your nutrition, the happier you will be! It seems that inflammation in our gut is responsible for depression and other mental disorders in adults and children. Some proteins called cytokines drive inflammation and in turn they influence how we feel. More specifically, there is a mechanism that directly connects inflammation to mental illness. "Interferon-alpha, a cytokine, can cros
Videos to help you master basic cooking skills
Basic cooking skills are key to make your everyday cooking simpler, efficient and fun. There are a number of cooking videos out there, cooking TV and Youtube channels, gadgets, cooking books, cheating cooking books, and numerous kitchen designs and robots to help you with this very important daily task. When you know how to cook, you protect your health, safe money and nourish yourself well. If you have a food allergy, knowing how to cook and being familiar with popular re
Enjoying Winter Vegetables!
Winter Vegetables In winter it can be sometimes hard to eat vegetables. Indeed, it is cold outside and we prefer something to warm us up like gratins, pies, pastas… and all those delicious meals are often fatty. On the other hand, winter vegetables are poorly known and people don’t know well how to cook them. In this article we will learn more about some winter vegetables and how to cook them with healthy but yummy recipes! Beetroot Really high antioxydant power Rich i
