Good health consists of eating the right foods, combined with regular exercise and rest. A balanced diet will help us stay healthy to cope with daily activities and in general, to lead a better life.
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Micronutrients
What are micronutrients? Micronutrients are the vitamins and minerals our body needs to stay healthy. They are called micronutrients because they are needed in much smaller amounts than macronutrients (proteins, carbohydrates and fats). But even
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In this article we will talk about healthy fats, what they are and why they are important to us. Healthy fats play a key role for our body, they are necessary for the normal functioning
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In this article we will talk about proteins, what they are and why they are important. What are Proteins? Protein comes from the Greek word proteos which means "primary", "first place". They are made up
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A healthy diet is not just about choosing the foods we eat. The way we cook these foods is also very important. It is important to know some basics about the thermal preparation of food,
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We continue the series on nutrition with a very interesting topic: gluten. What is gluten? Gluten is a sticky protein found in cereals (wheat, barley, rye). It is often used in baking as an additive
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Life as we know it has changed, and we need to adapt as we go, and keep up with new technologies, in this century of speed. But if we embraced technology quickly, modern eating habits
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