Eating healthy food
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We have never had so many options when it comes to food. While such variety can mean we have more options for the type of food we might enjoy, it can also make maintaining a balanced diet very difficult. For people with underlying health conditions which further complicate our nutrition, we need to find...
Vitamin K is a micronutrient that is required for certain essential functions of the human body. It is a fat-soluble vitamin of which there are two variants, vitamin K1 or phylloquinone and K2 or menaquinone (in addition to K3, which is synthetic).
Vitamin K plays a fundamental role in the blood coagulation...
We all know that we should eat plenty of fruits and veggies to receive the nutrients packed in them. Nutrients are necessary to let our body function properly. Incorporating healthy foods in our daily diet is crucial to benefit our entire well-being. But even if we eat all the healthy foods recommended...
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When pursuing a weight loss diet, we are face a great enemy: hunger. Hunger should be controlled in order to achieve the goal of loosing weight. That is why, in addition to starting a more balanced diet which is low in calories, it is interesting to know what kind of foods are going to help us win the battle...
The key to a healthy body and a healthy mind is following a nutritious and balanced diet. The food pyramid is one of the best resources to offer a complete guide to healthy eating backed up by nutrition experts. Getting to understand the food pyramid will help you choose among the healthiest foods to create...
Some people have disliked vegetables and fruit since childhood. Though you must already know that these foods are essential for a balanced diet, some people only find not eating vegetables a problem when starting a diet to lose weight.
Though it may be hard for people who don't like vegetables to lose weight,...
What you eat is one of the factors that makes the biggest difference in maintaining a healthy lifestyle. At all ages is essential to eat a balanced diet that includes all kinds of nutrients and that is adapted to suit the needs of each stage of life. In this OneHowTo article we'll give you some tips for how...
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Antioxidants are substances that are present in certain types of food which combat the formation of free radicals. These are responsible for the ageing of cells and various diseases, including cancer. Our body alone cannot produce antioxidants, so it is essential we consume them daily through a balanced...
Protein is one of the basic dietary elements. When searching for foods rich in protein there are natural alternatives to the classic protein shakes. Depending on the source, protein can be defined as being of animal origin or vegetable origin. In this article we will give you a list of foods rich in...
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Potassium is an essential mineral for our body to work actively to maintain our muscles properly, promoting cell growth, regulating the amount of water present in the cells and interfering in the construction of the proteins present in the body.
Its functions are important for the body, so you should...
Want to have a better tan? Then you have to include in your diet foods rich in carotenoids, a nutrient that is responsible for giving some foods their characteristic orange color and, moreover, is a precursor of vitamin A. Therefore, these foods besides being able to modify our skin tone can also protect...
A diet lacking iodine is a health problem, and iodized salt was the first solution put forward to tackle this problem. Iodine is an essential mineral for the body. Its benefits are mainly related to hormonal activity, for example having adequate iodine levels prevents hypothyroidism.
Before we get underway here at oneHOWTO and find out which foods are rich in vitamin B, let's see what these vitamins are:
vitamin B1 (thiamin)
vitamin B2 (riboflavin)
vitamin B3 (niacin)
vitamin B5 (pantothenic)
vitamin B6 (pyridoxine)
vitamin B8
vitamin B9 (folic acid)
vitamin B12
They all have different...
Surely if you are thinking of starting a diet you will have asked yourself what foods are not fattening or at least what food has a low calorie count. It is a question that often appears in our mind when wanting to change our lifestyle habits and have a healthier and low-fat life.
There are many myths...
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Salads are a dish rich in nutrients and easy to prepare both during the summer as in winter. There are many ways for preparing them making them ideal for all tastes, being perfect for slimming diets as lettuce has just 16 calories per 100 grams. However, it is important to know what time of day to eat these,...
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