- Poppy seeds to help stress Try sprinkling some poppy seeds on your yogurt. Among its benefits you will find that it acts as a nervous relaxant, so its use is highly recommended in times of stress.
- Avocado instead of butter Did you know that avocado can replace butter? Use a small amount, preventing its color from becoming greenish, and you can prepare your recipes in a healthier way.
- Eat slowly to be happier In addition to avoiding noticing the digestions, eating slower helps you free yourself from stress and not gobble up food, as you learn to stop when you're not hungry anymore.
- White or blue fish? They differ by the amount of fat they contain. Blues usually exceed 10% while whites do not reach 5%. But beware, that does not mean that blues are less recommended, since most of their fats are healthy.
- More vitamin C than oranges If you want to help prevent colds, oranges are not your only allies. In fact, parsley, red pepper, broccoli or papaya have more vitamin C. Include them in your diet!
- The anti-aging power of red fruits and vegetables The reddish color that fruits and vegetables receive is due to lycopene, a powerful antioxidant, so eating tomatoes, peppers or watermelon will help prevent cell aging.
- Honey to fill you with energy If you are looking for a healthy alternative to table sugar, honey is a great option. Among its many properties, this food is a great source of energy or can help soften your cough. Test it!
- Melon and watermelon, better at noon Although they are delicious and a great summer dessert, their consumption at night is not recommended, since due to their large amount of water they ferment very quickly in the stomach and can cause indigestion.
- Dairy products for radiant teeth Surprisingly, some dairy products, such as cheese, milk or yogurt, are great mouth cleaners thanks to lactic acid, which also take care of our gums and help maintain our dental health.
- Add pumpkin seeds to your life Nothing bad can be said about them: they are a source of magnesium, zinc, omega-3, tryptophan ... Their benefits are numerous and their flavor and versatility make them perfect for inclusion in desserts, yogurts, stews, vegetables ...
- 1001 ways to eat fiber In addition to being present in countless fruits and vegetables, fiber is also found in foods that would not come so easily to our minds when thinking about this quality: popcorn, olives, pepper, pumpkin seeds or nuts.
- Question of eggs We are used to chicken, but there is a wide variety. Ostrich, for example, are so large that they could serve four people. Seagulls, meanwhile, are considered a delicacy in countries such as the United Kingdom and Norway. Of course, it is not recommended to eat more than 4 or 5 chicken eggs per week.
- Strong bones Although milk is an indisputable source of calcium, there are many other foods where to find this mineral. Among them, spinach, onion, broccoli,vegetables , nuts, yogurt, cheeses, eggs, sardines, seafood and cookies.
- Do not throw the yogurt liquid Many people are used to throwing the liquid of the yogurt that is seen when opening it. However, its contribution in proteins is very important: it consists of water and mineral salts and is rich in calcium and phosphorus. Better eat it all!
- Ginger and saffron, friends of passion In 2018, a study concluded that both ginger and saffron have properties capable of arousing sexual desire. Spicy, strawberries or bananas, on the other hand, do not have aphrodisiac properties in themselves.
- Eat watermelon pipes Did you know that watermelon pipes are edible and have innumerable properties? They are a source of fiber, magnesium, zinc, polyunsaturated fats, vegetable proteins ... Think twice before throwing them back!
- Tomatoes, better cooked Although many vegetables lose vitamins and minerals at high temperatures, a study by the journal Nutrition explained that, when heated, tomato lycopene intensifies its antioxidant potential.
- Spinach Salad, winning option Salad leaves look alike but are very different. Cabbage is good for tiredness, watercress is rich in vitamin A and C and lettuce is perfect for the intestine. Spinach, meanwhile, is an inexhaustible source of vitamin A, C, E, magnesium, iron and folic acid.
- Fats with designation of origin Not all fats are bad. Unsaturated ones are healthy and lower bad cholesterol, so their consumption is highly recommended. They are present in foods such as salmon, tuna, avocado, nuts, almonds, pistachios, sesame or olive oil.
- Chocolate to wake you up Interestingly, chocolate, although in a lower concentration than coffee or black tea, contains caffeine, so it can be used as a perfect (although milder) stimulant and as a delicious alternative.
- To the delicious sushi In addition to being delicious, eating raw fish (as is done with sushi or tartar) is very beneficial for health, as it contains those properties and vitamins that are lost when heating food when we cook them.
- Chia and quinoa seeds for your heart To aim at the fashion of the seeds is to do your organism a favor. In addition to being an ideal complement to your yogurts or desserts, chia and quinoa seeds are rich in Omega 3, which favors good cholesterol and helps our cardiovascular health.
- Spices with iron When we talk about foods with iron, we always think of lentils or clams, but the truth is that, as a percentage, the spices have much more of this mineral: thyme, cumin, dill, oregano, bay leaf, basil, cinnamon powder ... Add them to your recipes !
- Thirst or hunger? Although it sounds strange, many people confuse thirst with hunger, which leads us to eat more. Therefore, it is recommended to drink a glass of water before meals, so that we calm the hunger and not eat more than we need.
- Foods to help you sleep like a baby If you want to sleep better, there are foods that will help you get it. Whole grains (rice, oatmeal, wheat or corn) and dairy (fresh cheese, yogurt and milk) are rich in tryptophan, which helps boost melatonin, a hormone that promotes sleep.
- Green tea to help your digestion Green tea is more fashionable than ever and its beneficial properties are to blame. Among them, which is a source of antioxidants, an excellent purifying ally and a great aid for perfect digestion.
- Strawberries, better whole When peeling or cutting fruits, we change their properties. This happens because contact with light and especially with air causes oxidation and loss of vitamin C, so if we are not going to eat it at the moment, it is better not to manipulate the fruit.
- Vitamins do not go away How many times have they told you to drink a juice because the vitamins are gone? There is a false belief that vitamin C evaporates from the juice, but the truth is that it only happens in extreme conditions (heat it very strongly), so vitamins are preserved up to 12 hours after squeezing the juice.
- Almonds and hazelnuts to brighten the skin Vitamin E is a great ally to take care of our skin. Although it is present in several nuts, it is the almonds and hazelnuts that contain the most.
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