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Pumpkin seed stands out for its high concentration of amino acids
When you think of protein, think of seeds. One of the foods with the highest concentration of protein is pumpkin seed , which has around 30 g per 100 g in its dry and toasted variety, surpassing meat 🥩 (26 g) and eggs 🍳 (10 to 16 g, depending on your preparation). This confirms that sufficient amounts of protein can be obtained from a plant-based diet 🥦🍞🥜🍄🥬 Due to their high protein content (without inflammatory effect), they become an excellent option for people who want to increase muscle mass after performing strength exercises ♂️🏋🏾🏋🏽. You only need to bring a handful of these seeds in snack format, which can also be mixed with nuts, legumes or dried fruits, such as... Read more
Discover where the benefits of apple cider vinegar accumulate
What should we look for when purchasing apple cider vinegar ? 🍎 It is very important that the final product is raw, unpasteurized and organic, that is, that it has not been exposed to high temperatures, that its beneficial bacteria (or probiotics) have not been eliminated 🦠 and that it has not been exposed to the use of pesticides. ☠️. In this way, we can protect our health and avoid getting sick. Another very relevant aspect is that it contains the so-called mother (unfiltered), which corresponds to a cluster of enzymes and bacteria that help improve our microbiota or universe of microorganisms present throughout our body, but especially the large intestine or colon. Having our microbiota in balance improves digestion... Read more
Be careful with coconut oil, not all of them are the same!
Coconut oil is a food that has become very popular for its multiple uses, both culinary and cosmetic. It can be used to fry foods, taking advantage of its high saturation point unlike other oils; to add to soups and creams, which is very typical of Thai and Indian cuisine; for the preparation of cookies and pastries; As well as it can also be used to hydrate the skin, hair, as well as massages mixed with essential oils. However, there are several types, so it is very necessary to pay close attention to their characteristics. One of them is extra virgin coconut oil, which indicates that it has not been subjected to high temperatures in its production, but rather was... Read more
Protect your immune system with superfoods
Your immune system is responsible for protecting you from external elements, or antigens, that may affect the body. This true defense structure is made up of specific organs and cells that keep our health in the most optimal state possible. White blood cells, or leukocytes, are responsible for fighting bacteria, viruses, fungi and other pathogens. They are present in organs such as the spleen, which is where blood is filtered, in addition to the bone marrow, which corresponds to a thick, spongy gelatin located inside the bones. Leukocytes are divided between phagocytes and lymphocytes, the former being the ones that devour the invading germs and the latter being the ones that mark them so that they can later be recognized... Read more camu camu, maqui, rosa mosqueta
Learn about superfoods for women of childbearing age
If we talk about reproductive health in women, one of the vitamins that deserves the most attention is B9 or folic acid. This nutrient can be found in a wide variety of leafy green vegetables, legumes, fruits and seeds. It is so important that external supplementation is even required during the first weeks of pregnancy, in order to avoid malformations in the fetus in the brain and spine. Before pregnancy it is also necessary for adequate egg production. A superfood that stands out for its high amount of this micronutrient is wheatgrass (1,160 mg in 100 gr). It is also high in chlorophyll, which helps detoxify our body from heavy metals and regulate the menstrual cycle, creating a more conducive... Read more chía, curcuma, maqui, semillas de zapallo, wheatgrass « Newer articles 1 … 5 6 7 8 9 Older articles »