Is Stevia bad for you? Sweeteners vs. sugar
Unlike sugar, non-caloric sweeteners, including Stevia, are an alternative for controlling body weight, caloric intake and glucose levels. So, is Stevia bad for you?
Low-sugar diet: Strategies for giving up sugar
Adopting a low-sugar diet not only helps prevent disease, but also improves overall health, from glucose control to mental and physical well-being. Benefits of reducing sugar: The diabetic diet: a health model for everyone. Strategies for adopting a low-sugar diet: Common mistakes when trying to follow a low-sugar diet: Sugar is often replaced by products…
Iron-rich foods for kids
Offering iron-rich foods ensures proper growth and development of the child. Iron supports brain function, energy production and oxygen transportation.In addition, low iron levels can cause anemia, fatigue and cognitive problems. That is why it is important to know the best food sources and how to improve its absorption through nutritional strategies. The best iron-rich…
Diabetes diet: a health model for everyone
There is a misperception that the diet for diabetes is very restrictive. However, in my experience, the nutritional recommendations for its control constitute a dietary model applicable to most people seeking a healthy life.This is because a diet focused on controlling glucose levels serves as both a preventive tool and an optimal nutritional model for…
Picky eater: What to do when a child won’t eat?
What is a picky eater and why does it occur? A picky eater is a child who refuses a wide variety of foods, is reluctant to try new things and tends to prefer a narrow group of foods. This behavior may be due to several reasons: According to the Spanish Association of Pediatrics, understanding these…
Omega-3 in pregnancy: Benefits, dosage and supplementation
Importance and benefits of omega-3 in pregnancy Omega-3, especially docosahexaenoic acid (DHA), plays a fundamental role in pregnancy, as it is essential for the development of the brain and retina of the fetus. Its adequate intake or supplementation has been associated with multiple benefits for both the baby and the mother.Some of the outstanding effects…
Kefir Yogurt for Intestinal Problems: How It Helps Improve Digestive Health
Kefir yogurt is a fermented milk product that contains probiotics, beneficial microorganisms that, when ingested in adequate amounts, can improve certain intestinal problems.
Start complementary feeding: The best first foods
The introduction of complementary foods is a crucial milestone in infant nutrition. According to current WHO recommendations, infants should start consuming solid foods around 6 months of age, when they have developed the milestones or signs to initiate complementary feeding. This is especially important for breastfed infants, as breast milk alone is no longer sufficient…
Start complementary feeding: Are you ready?
Most infants start complementary feeding around 6 months of age. However, according to the Manual de Nutrición de la Asociación Española de Pediatría 2021, it may start at 5 months or it may be necessary to wait until 7 months, depending on whether the baby has reached developmental milestones. What are the signs to start…
Nutrients to regulate serotonin: Importance of the gut-brain axis
Relationship of the gut-brain axis Bidirectional communication between the gut microbiota and the central nervous system (CNS) affect levels of serotonin, the “happiness hormone”, which is why there are nutrients to regulate serotonin. In addition, 90% of the serotonin needed to regulate mood, behavior, sleep and other CNS functions is produced in the gut. Sources…
