Spanish diet - is it healthy?

Recommended wholegrain breads, pasta and rice, are not very popular in Spain. Spain's culinary traditions rely on an abundance of locally grown vegetables and fruits as well as meats and poultry. Jamón serrano (a cured ham), and chorizo (a seasoned sausage) are popular. Seafood and fish are popular in coastal areas. Olive oil and garlic are common ingredients. The tradition of tapas, now enjoyed in many U.S. restaurants, originated with the practice of bartenders covering a glass of wine or beer with a small plate of free appetizers. The great variety of tapas enjoyed today are testimony to their popularity.The Spanish tradition of eating tapas is a dream health recipe.

What is common between hungry child and naughty child?

Many studies examined the independent contribution of child hunger on children's physical and mental health and academic functioning. It is well accepted that malnourished children are less responsive, less inquisitive, and participate in less exploratory behaviour than well nourished infants. Specific nutrient deficiencies such as iron deficiency anaemia can also result in a decreased ability to pay attention and poorer problem - solving skills. With vitamin A deficiency, more than 2 million children experience severe eyesight issues and some are permanently blinded. While most feeding problems in infants and young child are temporary, emotional and social development may be impacted during late childhood, adolescence and adulthood. 

Cold or flu?

Are You feeling not well? Stuffy nose, coughing and feel exhausted? Not sure if you have a cold or the flu? Colder weather and crowded travel can lead to the transmittance of sickness. Flu and cold symptoms are similar and may differ only in severity.

The following table shows the differences between symptoms of the common cold and the more severe flu:

What is Cystine?

Cystine - sulfur-containing amino acid that functions as an antioxidant and is a powerful aid to the body in protecting against radiation and pollution.

Mother's day sweets box (Petit Fours)

Eating for pregnancy

Oil of Oregano

Oregano grows wild throughout the world, but is native to the Mediterranean area. Oregano is a member of the labiate-mint family, it is closely related to and sometimes confused with Marjoram and Thyme. Oregano essential oil is produced from the oregano plant through the process of steam distillation. There are a variety of species referred to as oregano, but only a few qualify as high grade and are suitable for making oregano essential oil. Wild oregano (Oreganum vulgare) has the most potent medicinal qualities. Oregano essential oil should be made only from high-grade oregano that grows wild in the mountains of the Mediterranean.

Don’t let him to make you cry

Can you imagine a recipe without the onions in it? If you’ve been eating an apple a day to keep the doctor away, you would be wise to add an onion a day to that regimen. This wonderful bulb-vegetable, one of the oldest edible food sources known to humankind, is found in a bewildering array of recipes and preparations, be it your favorite salad, or mouth-watering gravy or curries. It has also been in used in traditional medicines since ancient times for its health promoting and curative properties.

Who wants to eat a beauty?

Have you ever eaten flowers from your garden? Fruits, herbs and vegetables aren‘t the only things you can eat from your garden. From the earliest times, the blossoms of plants were used for sustenance, at first by trial and error and by watching what birds and animals ate. As time went on, traditions were established: it became known which flowers were edible and this information was passed on within families. A new research states that common edible flowers are rich in phenolic and have excellent antioxidant capacity. They can be added to your food to prevent chronic disease. 

Five health gift ideas for Mother's day

This Mother's Day, skip the flowers and give your mom something she really needs—the gift of good health.

There are many things you can do to give your mom a boost in terms of her physical (or mental) well-being. Most moms will truly appreciate that your Mother's Day gift is aimed at keeping her happy, healthy, and in your life for a long time. 

Daisy lawn for Easter

See the difference between eggs

Everyone knows, that eggs are rich source of protein — an important building block of bones, muscles, cartilage, skin, and blood. The body uses protein to build and repair tissues as well as making enzymes (that power many chemical reactions and the hemoglobin that carries oxygen in blood), hormones and other body chemicals.

Alternative medicine therapy

Carrot cake

Nutrition of 1 bar (makes 10 bars): 380 kcal, 46 g carbs (1,2 g fiber), 20 g fat (2 g omega-3, 3 g omega-6, 10g monounsaturated, 5 g polyunsaturated, 6 g saturated, 50 mg cholesterol), 4 g protein, 11 µg vitamin K, 3 mg vitamin E, 13 IU vitamin D, 560 IU vitamin A, 13 µg folate, 31 mg calcium, 0,1 mg copper, 0,3 mg manganese, 15 mg magnesium, 63 mg phosphorus, 120 mg potassium, 9 µg selenium, 47 mg sodium, 0,4 mg zinc.

Do you eat enough carrots?

1 large (70 g) carrot has 30 kcal, only 0,2 g fat, 1 g protein, 2002 IU vitamin A, 4,2 mg vitamin C, 10 mcg vitamin K, 24 mg calcium, 25 mg phosphorus, 230 mg potassium, 50 mg sodium.

Pumpkin soup

1 bowl - Calories: 260, total fat 11g (omega 3- 0,3 g) cholesterol 40mg, protein 5g, vitamin A 2930 IU, vitamin B6 0,5mg, vitamin B5 1,1mg, vitamin C 18m, vitamin B3 3mg, vitamin B1 0,2mg, sodium 1g, copper 0,3mg, phosphorus 132mg, potassium 860mg, manganese 0,4mg, magnesium 47mg, calcium 72mg, zinc 0,8mg.

Pumpkin - not just a Halloween decoration

If your goal is a healthy, nutritious diet, add pumpkin to meals regularly.

Halloween idea - cupcake monster

Nutrition (1 cupcake): 131 calories, 29 g carbs, 1,6 g fat (1 g unsaturated), 2 g protein, contains B1, B2, B3, B5 vitamins, 7 mcg folate, 50 mg calcium, 1 mg iron, 12 mg magnesium, 80 mg phosphorus, 100 mg potassium, 170 mg sodium.

Traditional American apple pie

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Drugs that cause Anorexia

Some drugs and medications are of the possible causes of anorexia as a symptom.