Long before the mutation that allowed us to drink milk spread, the first farmers discovered a way to digest this food and make it more durable. It was the beginning of cheese. Fermentation greatly reduced lactose, so we ate cheese and yogurt before starting to drink milk (detail). But while yogurt is generally accepted as …
The fruit is a frequent source of myths and fables. Some equate them with vegetables and encourage us to eat as many as possible. For others they are sugar packets and they recommend eliminating them. Some believe that it should be eaten alone and never at night. Today we review what studies tell us, recommendations …
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Cooking is essential. Unfortunately, our food is being prepared more and more in factories and less in homes. When you let the food industry cook for you, you lose the ancestral connection to food. The industry seeks to improve your profitability, not your well-being. They sell you convenience and generate dependency. You lose the ability …
Most have suffered stiffness at some point in their life, but there are many myths about its origin and possible strategies to avoid them. In this article you will learn why they occur and what measures to take to mitigate them, as well as the answer to the eternal question: Should I train with laces? …
The Science of Stiffness: What They Are and How to Fight Them ⋆ Read More »
“Educating is not teaching facts, it is teaching to think” – Albert Einstein As is often the case, a new study has fueled the breakfast debate. It is a Spanish study, with the following conclusion: «Skipping breakfast is associated with an increased risk of atherosclerosis«. From this conclusion the campaign of disinformation: Today we look …
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“When you get up in the morning, think about the precious privilege of being alive, breathing, thinking, enjoying and loving” – Marcus Aurelius “You become what you pay attention to. If you don’t choose your thoughts, others will do it for you “ – Epictetus Our brain is a machine specialized in identifying threats. Natural …
Why Gratitude Will Improve Your Health and How To Incorporate It Into Your Life ⋆ Read More »
Marijuana or hemp are some of the names used to refer to different varieties of the Cannabis Sativa. This plant, cultivated by multiple societies for thousands of years, has been a source of food, textile fiber, mystical experiences, and medicines. Its great particularity is the contribution of molecules called cannabinoids, which act on the endocannabinoid …
Benefits and Risks of Marijuana (THC, CBD and forms of consumption) ⋆ Read More »
I share many of our dishes on Instagram, but it is only a partial image, sometimes creating confusion and leading to many queries. To offer a more complete vision, with advice and concrete ideas, I present today an example week of our typical diet, seasoned with memes so that it becomes more bearable :). Monday …
A Week of My Meals: Breakfast Ideas, Shakes, Desserts, Strategies, Calories and More ⋆ Read More »
In the first episode of 2020 I answer the following questions: Are the germinated of legumes and cereals? Phase of maximum definition Open Bar. Pilates for women: the good and the bad. Hypothesis of the insulin and obesity. Metformin and longevity: mechanisms of action and possible risks. As always, you can also listen to the …
203: Sprouted Foods, Lose 10% Fat, Pilates for Women, Obesity and Insulin, Metformin ⋆ Read More »
For many, nuts are heat pumps to avoid, especially if the goal is to lose weight. With more than 600 calories per 100 grams, and high in fat, they are a nutritional nightmare for those who live counting calories and buying light products. Today we will see if nuts really make you fat, which ones …
Nuts: Are they fattening? Which ones are the best? How many can you eat? ⋆ Read More »