Maintaining an adequate diet is essential in any situation and at any age to maintain good health. In patients suffering from cancer, either because of the disease itself or because of the treatments they receive (surgery, radiotherapy or chemotherapy), it is sometimes difficult to follow an adequate diet. The diet to be followed by an … Read more
What is the ketogenic diet? The ketogenic diet (KD) is a diet low in carbohydrates (rice, pasta, bread, vegetables, fruits and legumes), high in fat (cream, butter, milk, oil, etc.) and variable in protein depending on the size of the patient. Are there different types of ketogenic diet? There are two types of ketogenic diet, … Read more
Nowadays, it is important to be aware when a child has a high weight, to assume it and to take the necessary measures to solve it. However, this is a long process, since the vision changes when it is one’s own child and explanations are sought, such as “his father was also like that”, “he … Read more
The ketogenic diet (KD) consists of a regimen low in carbohydrates (rice, pasta, bread, vegetables, fruits and legumes), high in fats (cream, butter, milk, oil, etc.) and variable in protein, depending on the patient’s weight. Are there different types of ketogenic diet? There are two types of ketogenic diet: CD for epileptic children: fats are … Read more
There are many factors that must be taken into account when a person suffers from cancer or when cancer is to be prevented. As stated by specialists in Nutrition and Dietetics, some of these factors are: smoking, diet, sedentary lifestyle, excess weight and body fat, sudden weight loss and alcohol consumption, among others. These are … Read more
Colon cancer is already the most frequent malignant tumor in Europe. In Spain alone, about 25,000 new cases are diagnosed each year. Symptoms of colon cancer Blood in the stool Changes in bowel rhythm (with or without abdominal pain) which, if it persists for several weeks, should make us consult a doctor. It affects both … Read more
Dr. Escorihuela Navarro, a specialist in Nutrition and Dietetics, explains what diet a mother should follow during breastfeeding, as well as other tips for a quality breastfeeding without problems affecting the baby. How can a woman’s diet affect breastfeeding? During the breastfeeding period, the mother’s diet is fundamental. Not only must it cover the nutritional … Read more
Overweight and obesity are an epidemic that affects 39% of children in Spain and 42 million worldwide. According to data from the World Health Organization (WHO), it is expected that childhood obesity will multiply in the coming years to reach 70 million. What foods should be fundamental in a child’s diet? All foods are important: … Read more
Nutrition coaching is a process of personal change that affects behavior, thoughts and attitudes. It aims to help achieve health and nutrition goals quickly and efficiently, such as losing weight, normalizing analytical parameters or improving eating habits, among others. Benefits of nutritional coaching Nutritional coaching helps to achieve the objective agreed with the patient, because … Read more
We are often unaware of all the sugar we take in, so why is it bad to take in too much sugar? Sugar is considered a food that provides empty kilocalories, that is, it is not nutritious because it provides us with carbohydrates of rapid absorption but without any vitamin, mineral or fiber as a … Read more