What are the objectives of oncology patients following a specific diet? Reverse nutritional deficiencies Preserve body weight Improve food tolerance Reduce side effects and complications of treatment Maintain energy for daily activities Protect the immune system Help disease recovery and healing Improve quality of life We suggest you follow these general tips: Eat a minimum … Read more
As such, the January slope is the name given to the generalized increase and adjustment of prices, rates and fees that occur at the beginning of each year. In Spain, for example, the price of public transport, tolls, electricity, water, gas, fuels… are raised. As such, the cost of January is the name given to … Read more
Many have heard of the Mediterranean diet and its many benefits, as it combines fruits, vegetables, cereals, olive oil, legumes and fish and reduces the amounts of red meat, eggs and dairy products. Maintaining a rich and balanced diet reduces the risk of diseases such as diabetes, prevents high blood pressure and certain cardiovascular diseases, … Read more
A good meal plan cannot leave out any type of food, be it oil, fruit or meat. In fact, it is necessary to carry out a previous study on each patient and from there, determine what type of diet is appropriate. With more than two decades of experience in the field of aesthetic medicine and … Read more
Mrs. María del Mar Silva Rivera, a renowned specialist in Nutrition and Dietetics, points out that in patients with persistent COVID, deficiencies of micronutrients such as vitamins, minerals, fatty acids and amino acids are detected, as well as an excess of oxidative stress. For this reason, he advises a diet rich in antioxidants (present in … Read more
Although the Body Mass Index (BMI) is no longer the only way to determine whether a person is overweight or obese, for reference, we can say that when the quotient between weight and height (in meters) squared is greater than 25, we speak of overweight. When it is higher than 30, there is already obesity. … Read more
If our diet is healthy and we make a good choice of satiating foods we will keep our sensation of hunger under control and avoid uncontrolled snacking between meals. This is an important aspect to achieve goals related to maintaining or losing weight. To control our appetite with a healthy diet it is important to … Read more
As summer approaches, it is common to start worrying about our physical appearance, as we begin to wear lighter clothes and plan our vacations. That’s when we consider consulting with a specialist to help us lose the extra pounds we may have accumulated over the winter or over time. In fact, in Nutrition consultations we … Read more
A legume is the fruit of leguminous plants that develop inside a pod like a seed and belongs to the large group of leguminous plants (family Fabaceae). The great variety of pulses offers valuable nutrients for our organism. On the occasion of World Legume Day, we will talk about their properties, benefits and recommend a … Read more
Have you ever wondered what conditions your posture? Do you think emotions have something to do with it? The truth is that they do. Posture is our way of being in the world, as well as being a strategy employed by our neuromuscular and skeletal system to remain in balance in the most economical way … Read more