A new study has shown that indole, a natural compound found in cruciferous vegetables such as broccoli or cauliflower, could help reduce non-alcoholic-fatty-liver-disease-induced inflammation. Cruciferous vegetables and Microbiota The intestinal microbiota and certain cruciferous vegetables such as broccoli, cauliflower, cabbage, Brussels sprouts or kale, have in their makeup a substance called indole…
Including isoflavone-rich foods such as tofu in one’s regular diet can protect the heart, as a study revealed that frequent consumption of this product can reduce the risk of heart disease by up to 18%. The research Eating foods that are high in isoflavones – substances that act similarly to estrogens – such…
Each season has certain food products that nature provides in portions in the form of vegetables and fruits with the vitamins we need during every season of the year. In winter, one of the outstanding stars is vitamin C. Laura González, nutritionist, explains at “El Bisturí” what we should eat to fight the cold in…
Whole foods and foods high in fiber aren’t the same thing, according to Laura González, head of Nutrition and Health at Nestlé, who spoke at “El Bisturí”. Furthermore, she revealed what the recommended daily doses of these types of foods are. Whole grains Whole grains are those such as wheat, rice or…
Dr. Pilar Matía Martín, from the Endocrinology and Nutrition Service of the San Carlos Clinical Hospital in Madrid, advises pregnant women and teenagers to consume three to four servings of dairy products along with a balanced diet. Dairy products and diet In an interview for Efe, in which she analyzed the benefits of…
Fermented milk is a dairy product whose intake is advised to those who are lactose intolerant. It contains living microorganisms and helps regenerate the gut flora. Laura González, head of Nutrition and Health at Nestlé, discusses on El Bisturí about foods that are made from fermented milk. What is fermented milk? Fermented milk…
Regularly eating chili peppers – peperoncino or hot pepper – could reduce the risk of dying from any cause by up to 23%, from cardiac events such as a heart attack by up to 40%, and from stroke by more than 50%. Chili peppers are part of the gastronomy of many countries, such…
All of us are in unique situation. We call it crisis. And it is indeed. Each of us have in our hands the opportunity to stop the infection that is collapsing the health national system. With a simple sign. #STAYATHOME is more than just a hastag. It has become the only way to stop watching…
Fructose – What is it? Fructose is a type of sugar contained in natural foods such as fruits, vegetable juice and honey. In these forms, fructose can be part of a healthy diet. However, in its isolated form it can harm the body. In fact, fructose is one of the main ingredients…
During pregnancy, one in four women experience changes in the perception of taste, and foods that until that moment they used to like become repulsive to them. Find out the reason of this and how to overcome this aversion. Let’s suppose your perfect breakfast is a cup of coffee and a toast with butter…
Gluten – What is it? Gluten is a group of proteins found in certain cereal groups. The most common types of gluten are gliadins, prolamins and glutelins. In wheat they represent up to 85% of the total protein. When a person overreacts to gluten foods or products, they develop what is known as…
What is vitamin D and what function does it have? Vitamin D is a fat-soluble vitamin; in other words, it’s a type of vitamin that can be diluted in fat. The main function of vitamin D is to ensure the production of hormones, to strengthen the immune system and to improve bone and skin…