A good handful of myths have been created around this popular macronutrient that should be banished once and for all. Carbohydrates or carbohydrates are one of the three macronutrients in our diet: carbohydrates, protein and fat. In other words, they are nutrients that we need…
Apple cider vinegar: the 5 big lies of the false “miracle” to lose weight
Its consumption is not safe, there is no evidence of its effectiveness against cancer and warts, and its effect on diabetes and overweight is doubtful. If we do an etymological review, the term “vinegar” has its origin in the Latin expression vinum acre, that is,…
The four seasonal vegetables in Spain that help you lose weight (and are cheaper)
The Ministry of Consumption publishes in a calendar the best vegetables to consume in September for their nutrients and taste. The month of September arrives and, with it, new resolutions. It is not uncommon that, among them, food takes center stage. As if it were…
These are the only foods that help you lose weight in September according to the OCU
Opting for the ‘light’ versions of caloric foods is counterproductive for your diet, your health and your pocket, explains the Organization. The Organization of Consumers and Users (OCU) has recalled that It is a mistake to think that light products can decisively help us lose…
Intermittent fasting: tell me how old you are and I’ll tell you how much it helps you lose weight
Researchers from the Salk Institute in the United States point out that the benefits of this popular diet depend on sex and age. Time-restricted eating (ART), also known as intermittent fasting dieting, which involves restricting eating to specific times of the day, has gained attention…
The foods you should eat to extend your life and delay aging
Substituting 10% of beef and processed meat for other foods increases up to 48 minutes of healthy life per day. Although Spain stands out as one of the countries with the highest life expectancy, with an average of 82 years currently, not everyone manages to…
This is the best cereal you can take to lose weight and reduce cholesterol
A new study has shown that regular consumption of millet helps reduce cholesterol, triglycerides and body weight. there isn’t one Magic formula to lose weight or do away with cholesterol, but nutrition can do its bit for better health. This is the case of foods…
The popular diet that curbs type 2 diabetes and helps you lose weight in a healthy way
The latest studies investigate alternative methods to achieve remission of the disease, with greater adherence to the diet. Type 2 diabetes continues to be the major metabolic health problem in the Western world in general, and in Spain in particular: up to 14% of our…
This is the best dried fruit to take every day: it reduces cholesterol without gaining weight
Supplementing the diet with the omega-3 fatty acids they provide is linked to a ‘significant’ effect on bad cholesterol. Excess cholesterol continues to be one of the main cardiovascular risk factors both in Spain and in much of the Western world. While is true that…
The ‘tricks’ to eat from the menu every day and not gain weight
Not eating vegetables as a main dish when eating away from home increases the risk of developing obesity by 43%. Do you have the impression that when eating away from home you eat larger amounts and opt for dishes, drinks and desserts that are less…