Healthy eating, healthy living
Childhood emotional eating is a growing concern for many parents and healthcare professionals. Emotional eating refers to the consumption of food in response to feelings rather than hunger, and it can develop in children due to various psychological and environmental factors. This article explores the development of emotional eating habits ...
Read moreIn an era characterized by rapid change and increasing demands, understanding the relationship between socioeconomic stressors, mental health, and dietary habits has become more important than ever. Socioeconomic factors such as income, education, and occupation significantly influence mental health and food choices, creating a cycle that impacts overall well-being. This ...
Read moreIn today’s dynamic work environment, irregular work hours have become increasingly prevalent. Whether due to shift work, freelancing, or gig economy jobs, more individuals are experiencing non-traditional schedules that deviate from the standard 8-to-5. While such flexibility can provide various benefits, it also presents significant challenges, particularly in maintaining a ...
Read moreMastering Awareness: The Key to Overcoming Emotional Eating Did you know that over 40% of adults admit to emotional eating at some point in their lives? In a world where stress and anxiety are at an all-time high, it’s no wonder that people turn to food for comfort. Emotional eating, ...
Read moreOn Halloween, pumpkins are used to make spooky masks. In America its consumption is recommended for those who want “beautiful calves”, and in Africa it is considered a plant blessed by the Orishas. But in reality this easy-to-grow vegetable with a long, tangled stem, comes from Asia, and was brought to Europe in the ...
Read moreTall, tall as a pine tree; It weighs less than a cumin. What is it? It was in the context of this childhood riddle that many of us heard about cumin for the first time. Then there were the beans and the meats that my grandmother cooked, which she preferred among all the species ...
Read moreBelow is a descriptive guide to the most studied antioxidants and where to obtain them, but it is also worth recommending that there are still more questions than answers on this topic. And since nothing can stop time so far, the best thing is a well-balanced diet without excesses. Flavonoids, is flavones, vitamin C ...
Read morePumpkin is native to Asia. From there it went to Spain, and with the conquest of America it spread throughout the rest of the world. Its high content of carotenoids and alpha carotenoids, potassium, phosphorus, magnesium in addition to vitamins A and C, and antioxidants have made it a favored food for healthy diets ...
Read moreDid you know that caffeine is the most accepted and least harmful stimulant drug? Yes, and it is found in higher concentrations in black tea than in coffee, although it is also found in chocolate and cola drinks. According to experts, caffeine belongs to the group of substances called xanthine’s , whose action stimulates the brain by interfering with ...
Read moreOne of the most recurring childhood nostalgias is that of eating sweets at our whim. More than a breath I have listened to my friends, also to me and they keep my secret, in front of the chocolates that with more or less suggestive wrappers are sold in kiosks, markets, shops, drugstores… But ...
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