Taking omega-3 fatty acid supplements from fish oil on a daily basis can reduce the risk of myocardial infarction and death from coronary heart disease by 8%; this does not, however, apply to strokes. The benefits Regarding the cardiovascular benefits of omega-3 fatty acids there is no medical consensus, and many studies…
Although prebiotics and probiotics have very similar names and both play an important role in digestive health, they are not the same thing. The specialists explain what they are for and how they differ. Prebiotics and probiotics benefits Prebiotics and probiotics. Endocrinologist María D. Ballesteros Pomar explained that our microbiota has a triple function:…
Can the Mediterranean diet reduce the risk of Alzheimer’s disease? You may already know that a Mediterranean diet, rich in fruits, vegetables, olive oil, legumes, whole grains and fish, provides many benefits for heart health. However, the Mediterranean diet could also benefit your brain. Studies show that people who closely adhere to the Mediterranean…
Body mass index (BMI) is predetermined by genetic factors that change depending on the type of diet or lifestyle one adopts during childhood, and can cause obesity later in life, according to a study. A new study on obesity and genes Why do some people get fat and obese, while others have a…
Food allergies can lead to edema, hives and difficulty to swallow and breathe, and ultimately, these symptoms could trigger an episode of anaphylaxis, which could be fatal for a patient. It’s a phenomenon in continuous evolution. The increasing prevalence of food allergies, regarding the number of foods involved and the severity of the reactions…
Do you want to preserve your brain’s health in the long run? Here you’ll find the top 10 foods you can eat (plus five to avoid). Have you heard of the Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension (DASH) for high blood pressure; or the Mediterranean diet for heart health? When it comes to protecting brain…
People are more and more eager to consume natural, non-animal products. As a consequence, new consumer trends have begun to emerge. Is having raw milk a dangerous fad? What plant-based drink should I choose? Are lactose-free products less fattening? Nutritionist Laura González has answered all these questions. Despite the latest trends against dairy products,…
A study by researchers at Harvard University and Tufts University revealed that “eating late makes you gain more weight or lose less weight.” The research The earlier the meals of the day are consumed, the more the risk of gaining weight is diminished, according to studies conducted by the teams at Harvard University in…
Our health (not only gastrointestinal health) depends on these microorganisms. Knowing them perfectly is essential if we want to have a strong health, and that’s what they’re working on at Harvard. The Human Microbiota in numbers There are approximately one quadrillion stars in the universe. In other words, 1,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000 incandescent balls in the skies.…
International study, in which UNAM scientist participated, identified the SFI1 gene, which contributes to the risk of suffering from the disease The study A new genetic variant associated with type 2 diabetes, typical of Native Americans, including Mexicans, was detected by an international team of experts, in which María Teresa Tusié Luna, from the…
Fruits have a great nutritional value that provides numerous health benefits. However, there are some fruits that can cause allergies or are incompatible with some diseases. Do you take antidepressants or statins? Are you diabetic? ‘Abecedario de la Nutrición’ will tell you what fruits to avoid and what precautions to consider in these cases.…
“El Bisturí” looks at another level of the food pyramid in Abecedario de la Nutrición, led by nutritionist Laura González; oils and fats- Laura Gónzalez began by clarifying the following: oil and fat are not the same thing. Differences of oil and fat The term fat refers to these substances when they’re solid…