After a cholecystectomy, it’s important to follow a strict diet and eating habits for the first few weeks to avoid complications. One of the main recommendations, practically a requirement, is to limit fat intake, as the body needs time to recover. Almost all patients can return to their normal diet within a month to a month and … Read more
The BRAT diet may have become fashionable for rapid weight loss. But it was already a treatment, now obsolete, that was recommended back in the eighties to treat diarrhea, nausea, or acute gastroenteritis, especially in children, but also in adults and pregnant women. The BRAT diet recommends limiting yourself to four foods: bananas, rice, applesauce, and toast. In fact, the acronym … Read more
The pescatarian diet is a fairly popular diet that allows the consumption of fish and dairy products, but excludes meat. But what is a pescatarian? What exactly is a pescatarian diet? What are its benefits? In this article, we’ll answer all these questions and also give you some recipe ideas if you’d like to try the diet. … Read more
Weekly Menu to Lose Weight and Belly Fat with Few Calories and Without Going Hungry Nutritionist Laura Pérez Naharro proposes a healthy 7‑day diet to lose weight and tone your abs. Easy and light breakfasts, lunches, and dinners. After age 50, the physical changes women experience become more noticeable. Hormonal changes not only lead to a … Read more
A bland diet is often recommended by doctors or nutritionists to improve certain digestive conditions, especially gastroenteritis and gastritis. But what exactly is a bland diet? We’ll tell you right away, so you have all the options and don’t get bored with it. Before going any further, however, it’s worth explaining that, in addition to the conditions we … Read more
Weekly menus help us get organized, eat a varied and balanced diet, save money on groceries, and all while taking into account the preferences of our family members. If planning all the meals for the week is a source of stress, we want to help. This weekly family menu includes homemade, nutritious, and easy dishes that are usually … Read more
Although they all share the common goal of being healthy, small adjustments must be made and special attention paid to certain nutrients based on the specific condition. In this post, we’ll give you a series of recommendations for some of the most common conditions: a diet for diabetics and those with high blood pressure. Everyone is different, and … Read more
Both hypothyroidism and hyperthyroidism are conditions that share a common origin: the thyroid gland. Today I’ll talk about hypothyroidism, also known as underactive thyroid, and what you should keep in mind regarding your diet. The most common cause of hypothyroidism is an alteration in the immune system, known as Hashimoto’s hypothyroidism. Other causes include: A disorder occurs … Read more
How much you eat is just as important as what you eat. In general, avoid eating until you feel full. Use smaller plates or bowls to help control your food portions. Eat larger portions of low-calorie but nutrient-rich foods, such as fruits and vegetables, and smaller portions of high-calorie or high-sodium foods, such as processed foods … Read more
High blood pressure is the most prevalent risk factor for cardiovascular disease and is defined as blood pressure equal to or greater than 140 mmHg systolic and/or 90 mmHg diastolic. High blood pressure is characterized by the excessive force with which blood flows through the arteries, which can damage blood vessels and increase the risk of developing … Read more