Nutrition

Vitamin D is an essential nutritional substance in the body, especially for the immune system and defenses against bacteria, viruses and other pathogenic microorganisms. As it is an important nutrient, in this article we will study what vitamin D is for , what are the 10 foods rich in this type of vitamin and the amount they contain. What …

One of the most important biological molecules and macronutrients are proteins . They are structured by chains of amino acids, which allow the specific coding of each of them. In this sense, there are three specific branched chain amino acids and they are characterized by not having a linear chain. In the following article, we will delve into what exactly …

Coffee is one of the most commercialized and consumed products worldwide. It comes from a seed that grows in warm climates. It contains a large number of components and nutrients, which are reduced by a certain percentage after being dried and processed to obtain the morning and evening drink par excellence. In the following article we will talk more about …

Powdered protein is a food supplement , with specific uses for the absorption of nutrients during exercise, which is often widely used by people who want to increase muscle mass and burn fat. In this sense, it is one of the most popular proteins in fitness life , which is why in this article we will detail what protein powder is, …

The intestinal microbiota is, in general terms, the life that exists in the digestive tract, also known as the bacterial flora or intestinal flora. They are all organisms that allow full compliance with the functions of the digestive tract and the absorption of many nutrients. In this sense, in the following article we will talk in more depth about …

Parsley is one of the most used herbaceous plants in the kitchen and also for medicinal purposes throughout the world, its origin is Mediterranean, specifically on an Italian island called Sardinia where all its leaves are grown. As it is an herb with a variety of types, apart from multiple uses both in food and drinks, we will learn …

Among all dairy products and derivatives, one of the most famous to spread on all kinds of food is butter. Creamy, delicious and nutritious, it is a fatty product that was obtained exclusively from cow’s milk, but it was migrating to different types of raw material. In the following article we will delve into what butter is , what its …

Micronutrients have quite specific and important functions within our body. Vitamin D does not escape this, and although its deficiency or deficiency is not of excessive concern in adulthood, there are certain functions and structures that can be affected. In the following article, we will delve into what vitamin D is, its functions and sources, in addition to …

Possibly we have heard a lot about carbohydrates and it is not for less, since they are chemical substances that are present in many foods and that can be divided into other compounds such as sugar. In this sense, do sugar and carbohydrates have any relationship with something called fructose? The answer is yes, for this reason in this article …

The repetitive intake of certain types of food can have consequences for the body and health, so we need to recognize that there are risks to be faced when we exceed ourselves. In the following article, we will mention ten consequences of junk food on health, thus allowing its knowledge and prevention.  What is junk food? Junk food …