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Nutrition

Macronutrients, micronutrients, balanced diet: everything to eat better.

17 articles

NutritionApr 04

Plant-based proteins: sources and practical tips

Legumes, tofu, hemp seeds: discover the best plant-based protein sources and how to easily include them in your daily diet.

NutritionMar 30

Omega-3: Benefits, Sources and How to Avoid Deficiency

EPA, DHA, ALA: discover why omega-3s are essential to your health and how to get enough every day through food.

NutritionMar 26

Ketogenic Diet: The Complete Guide to Understanding Keto

Ketosis, allowed foods, adaptation phase, and synergy with intermittent fasting. Everything you need to understand about the ketogenic diet.

NutritionMar 25

What Happens When You Eat Too Much Added Sugar?

Blood sugar spikes, liver, addiction, weight gain: discover the physiological mechanisms triggered when you consume too much added sugar.

NutritionMar 25

Anti-Inflammatory Diet: The 10 Key Foods

Blueberries, salmon, turmeric, olive oil... Discover the 10 foods that calm chronic inflammation and how to easily incorporate them into your daily routine.

NutritionMar 25

Ultra-Processed Foods: How to Identify Them

Understand the NOVA classification and learn to read labels to identify ultra-processed products on your plate.

NutritionMar 25

Mediterranean Diet: Benefits, Key Foods and Practical Tips

Olive oil, legumes, fish, fresh vegetables: discover why the Mediterranean diet is one of the most studied dietary models in the world and how to adopt it.

NutritionMar 20

Zero calorie foods: myth or reality?

Cucumber, celery, lettuce: which foods are truly close to zero calories, why negative calories is a myth, and how to incorporate them into your diet.

NutritionMar 19

How Much Protein Should You Eat Per Day?

Protein needs by goal (muscle gain, weight loss, maintenance), animal and plant sources, daily distribution, and common myths debunked.

NutritionMar 12

Sugar: health effects and how to reduce consumption

Diabetes, obesity, addiction: discover the effects of sugar on your health and concrete strategies to reduce your daily consumption.

NutritionMar 10

Good fats

Omega-3, omega-9, olive oil, avocado: discover which fats to prioritize and how to balance your daily fat intake.

NutritionMar 09

Top 10 fat-burning foods for weight loss

Satiating, easy-to-add foods that support a calorie deficit without frustration.

NutritionMar 08

High-fiber foods

Artichoke, lentils, oats, chia seeds: discover the best sources of fiber and how to reach your 25-30 g per day.

NutritionMar 05

How to prepare a low-calorie breakfast

Simple ideas, foods to prioritize, and pitfalls to avoid for a light, filling start.

NutritionMar 04

Glycemic index: how does it work?

Understand GI, what affects it, and how to use it in daily choices.

NutritionMar 03

Essential micronutrients

Vitamins, minerals, trace elements: discover why these nutrients are vital to your health.

NutritionMar 02

Understanding macronutrients

Proteins, carbs, fats: learn the role of each macro and how to balance them for your goal.

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