Health Information

We hear over and over again that we are what we eat. And indeed, our energy and well-being depends largely on the type and quality of food we carry. This, in turn, is directly related to our culture, customs and habits adopted in childhood. The earlier you begin to instill good eating habits to your children better. The reward will be a better long-term health.

Parents are the first teachers of their children. They have so much to teach in life! One of the most important knowledge that can be transmitted to a child is to learn to eat well. This implies not only learn to choose foods that promote health, but to develop a healthy and positive attitude to food in general.

Here are some tips you can implement starting today. (more…)

Do people who eat oily fish regularly have less heart disease?
What is the recommended amount?

It seems that regular consumption of oily fish protects against cardiovascular disease. The recommended amount would be between 2 and 3 grams per week of omega-3 fatty acids. This corresponds to taking oily fish at least one to three times a week. Other foods fortified with omega-3 acids can round off the amount needed to take.

Some people do not want to take these fats in mind the high caloric intake, is it true?

It may be true, but the hygiene habits not only passes by taking more omega-3, but a complete change of habits. It should be a more natural diet, richer in oily fish and fresh vegetables and fruits in vegetables, but without losing sight of the meat, which also contains essential nutrients. And next to it an adequate physical activity and avoid snuff and alcohol abuse, and instead, in small quantities, and maintaining natural origin, can be helpful. The small excess of calories provided by oily fish must be compensated with some healthier habits to achieve maximum cardiovascular benefits. (more…)

Tips for Consumers!

Here are some tips you can practice every day to keep down their intake of saturated fats, trans fats and cholesterol low while consuming a nutritionally adequate diet.

- Check the Nutrition Facts panel to compare foods because the serving sizes are generally consistent in similar types of foods. Choose foods low in saturated fat, trans fatty acids and cholesterol. For saturated fat and cholesterol, use the Quick Guide to% DV: 5% DV or less is low, 20% DV or more is high. (Remember, there is no% DV for trans fat.)

- Choose alternative fats. as mono and polyunsaturated oils as a replacement for saturated fat and trans fatty acids in your diet. These fats do not raise LDL cholesterol (“bad”) and bring health benefits when consumed in moderation. (more…)

What I can Do About Saturated Fat, Trans Fat and Cholesterol?

When selecting foods, look at the Nutrition Facts panel and choose those with low levels of saturated fats, trans fatty acids and cholesterol. Health experts recommend keeping the intake of these nutrients as low as possible while consuming a nutritionally adequate diet. However, in the opinion of these experts, it is impractical to try to eliminate these components of our diet completely, since in an ordinary diet so there are in fact inevitable.

Where Can I Find Trans Fat on the Food Label?

Consumers can find trans fat listed on the Nutrition Facts panel directly below the saturated fat. Although some foods and to include trans fatty acids in their labels, by January 2006, all food manufacturers must include on their lists of products.

How to Compare Data Labels?

With the addition of trans fatty acids on the Nutrition Facts panel will be possible to reflect on their decisions about the foods you eat by comparing the labels. The following labels illustrate total fat, saturated fat, trans fat and cholesterol per serving of food compared. (more…)

Where are trans fats?

Shortening (vegetable shortening), some margarines, toast, crackers, snacks, and some other fried foods made with partially hydrogenated oils.

Are All Fats the Same?

In any way. Fats are the main source of energy in the body and aid in the absorption of vitamins A, D, E, K, and carotenoids. Foods of both plant and animal origin contain fats, consumed in moderation, are important for proper growth and development and maintenance of good health. As a food ingredient fat provides taste, consistency, stability and help us feel satisfied.

In addition, parents should be aware that fats are an especially important source of calories and nutrients for infants (under 2 years old), those with the higher energy requirements per unit of weight among all groups age. (more…)

Unlike other fats, the majority of trans fatty acids are formed when liquid oils are converted into solid fats like fried foods in developing (shortening) and margarine. However, small amounts of trans fatty acids naturally in some foods, especially of animal origin. Essentially, trans fatty acids occur when hydrogen is added to vegetable oils, a process called hydrogenation. Hydrogenation of the shelf life and flavor stability of foods containing these fats.

Trans fatty acids, like saturated fats and dietary cholesterol raise LDL (bad cholesterol) that increases the risk of CHD. Americans consume on average 4 to 5 times more saturated fat than trans fat in your diet. (more…)

What people are given the omega-3?

For all. The omega-3 fatty acids must be present in the diet of people because they are essential for basic body functions, and its deficit, prevents the proper development of the functions that are essential for: lipid metabolism, modulation of processes inflammation, blood coagulation, endothelial function and blood pressure or reproduction among others.

Could it be dangerous to take too much omega-3?

Omega-3 acids, and in general the monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fatty acids must be supplied by the diet and functional foods (rich in the substances or nutrients), but there is no evidence that nutritional supplements are beneficial. (more…)

What are omega-6?

Other essential fatty acids called omega-6, which are derivatives of linoleic acid. They are important because they are also necessary for our bodies (which also can not synthesize) and appear next to the omega-3. They seem to have, however, a certain relation to the onset of inflammatory processes and promotes arteriosclerosis since when the diet is too rich in them.

Usually found in refined oils of some seeds like sunflower or corn. But what really matters is that the diet has balanced amounts of both types of essential fatty acids that our bodies are competing for the same enzymes. A poor balance between them can promote inflammatory processes. (more…)

The omega-3 fatty acids are a series of fatty substances in the diet that we belong to the polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFAs), which are related to alpha-linolenic acid. This is a fatty acid called “essential” because our body can not manufacture it, and must be taken with food. The omega-3 fatty acids are involved not only in the maturation and growth of the child brain and retinal (so leading milk fatty acids), but the processes involved in inflammation, coagulation, blood pressure, reproductive organs and fat metabolism.

What are the benefits for cardiovascular health?

The food consumption of essential fatty acids, omega-3 and omega-6 in the right balance and amount helps to stabilize the metabolism of fats in the body as well as many others involved in organic processes. Thanks to them, the metabolism of fats (especially cholesterol) and transport quantity corrected particularly reducing the risk of cardiovascular disease. (more…)

The advantages of gas-Light is that they provide very few calories (2 calorías/354 cc), while regular soda adds 149 calories per can. Many nutritionists recommend not to exceed a daily intake of drinking a pint of Light, however believe that prohibition is worse in the long term.

Remember a study published in 1997 in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, in which researchers found that the use of artificially sweetened foods not only contributed to weight loss but to control it long term. (more…)