The connections between the retina and the brain that are established during embryonic development are essential to synchronize food intake to metabolic activity, and adapt to food restriction. The lack of connections between the retina and the suprachiasmatic nucleus – located in the hypothalamus – during embryonic development prevents food intake and metabolic activity…
It isn’t a miracle diet, but a diet plan that challenges your own genetic predisposition. We often use genetics as an explanation for why we find it so hard to transform our bodies. And yes, it has a lot to do with it: if your family tends to be overweight, it’s likely that you…
A review of studies concluded that a high antioxidant diet prevents telomere shortening, an indicator of aging A diet based on antioxidant-rich foods, such as fruits and vegetables, prevents aging. This is the conclusion of a research group at the CIBER of Obesity and Nutrition (CIBEROBN), part of the Rovira i Virgili University Human Nutrition…
Administering oleanolic-acid-enriched olive oil – contained in this oil and other vegetables (grapes, apples, tomatoes…) – to patients with prediabetes can reduce the risk of diabetes by half. A study conducted by CIBEROBN has shown that regular consumption of oleanolic-acid-enriched olive oil in prediabetic patients can reduce by half the risk of prediabetes evolving…
Gradually, Spanish households are giving up the Mediterranean Diet. This change in habits can lead to cellular inflammation, which is the cause of many chronic diseases. 95% of Spaniards don’t eat the five daily portions of fruits and vegetables that doctors recommend. Gradually, Spanish households are giving up the Mediterranean Diet. We’re eating…
It’s in their genes. And there’s a specific gene that makes certain compounds taste bitter, which can make it difficult for some people to add vegetables that are good for their heart to their diet. The research It’s the conclusion of a paper presented at the 2019 Scientific Sessions of the American Heart Society,…
Onions are a food that is used daily in the kitchen, but many of their health benefits or properties are unknown. With a characteristic taste and multiple culinary choices, what vitamins or minerals does it contain? Onions are one of the indispensable foods in any pantry due to their versatility. In Spain they’re part…
Although fats have been demonized for long and are immediately discriminated when someone wants to lose weight, we can never lose sight of the fact that they represent a very important nutritional component that shouldn’t be excluded from any dietary plan. And as ironic as it sounds, if we don’t consume enough fats we…
Obesity remains one of humanity’s greatest enemies, especially in developed countries. In recent decades, however, we have discovered many more things about it than we expected. What are we talking about? It is the most widespread epidemic of our time. According to the Global Burden of Disease or GB, an index prepared by the…
Celiac disease is a disease with characteristic symptoms, but there are also atypical forms of it with a different symptomatology that are more difficult to diagnose. If you have any suspicions, you should check with your doctor and never start a gluten free diet on your own. Celiac disease is characterized by the inflammation…
Watermelons, nectarines, melons, plums… Summer is the time when the greatest variety of fruits can be found in the market to take a break from the food routine. Yet, there are fruits that are available all year round such as apples, oranges or bananas. Due to their year-round permanence in grocery stores bananas are…
During October “El Bisturí” devotes its section ‘El abecedario de la nutrición’ to plant-based protein: legumes, nuts and seeds. A group of foods included within the fourth level of this healthy consumption classification. In the fourth level of the pyramid, in the group of foods of varied daily consumption, plant-based protein appear next to…