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Protein is one of the three main macronutrients -along with carbohydrates and fats- that the human body needs to function optimally. Like other biological macromolecules, such as polysaccharides and nucleic acids, proteins are essential parts of organisms and participate in virtually every process within cells. Many of them are enzymes that catalyze biochemical reactions and […]
Read moreIn vertebrates, melatonin is a hormone produced by the pineal gland, a small endocrine gland. It is produced in darkness, thus usually at night, and gets involved in synchronizing circadian rhythms, including sleep–wake timing and blood pressure regulation. For this reason, it is often referred to as the hormone of darkness. More specifically, the secretion […]
Read moreWe often refer to autumn as a transitional season. It marks the end of summer and the beginning of winter, the passage from high to lower temperatures, as well as from carefree and summery mood to the daily routine and its obligations. Our mood changes, we have less free time and gradually become overwhelmed by […]
Read moreVitamin B12, also known as cobalamin, is a water-soluble vitamin that belongs to the B vitamin complex. It is essential for the body since it plays an important role in the creation of red blood cells, as well as in cell division. It also contributes to the metabolism of energy in the body and to […]
Read moreThe term “Mediterranean diet” refers to the dietary pattern -with olive oil as the main ingredient- that was followed by people living in the Mediterranean region, specifically the inhabitants of Crete and Southern Italy. Many scientists have been working on this dietary model for decades, looking for its potential benefits to human health.
Read moreThere is no doubt that fruits and vegetables are beneficial for the human body and overall health, as they contain significant amounts of antioxidants, vitamins, water, minerals and trace elements. Fortunately, we live in a country with considerable abundance and variety, providing us with plenty of nutritious options. Since spring has officially made its appearance, […]
Read moreDried fruits constitute a contentious snack. Some people consider them a healthy and nutritious option, while others avoid them as they think of them as overprocessed and “overloaded” with sugar. But what is really the case? First of all, the term “dried fruits” applies to fruits from which most of the water they naturally contain […]
Read moreThe digested nutrients of the foods we consume are absorbed into the bloodstream and delivered to our tissues. However, the proportion of nutrients, consumed in a diet, that is absorbed and utilized by our body depends on the bioavailability of micronutrients, which is – to some extent – affected by the food pairings we make. […]
Read moreModern lifestyles, long working hours -even at home- and children’s school or extracurricular activities often prevent families from devoting time to a family meal. Many people may consider it as just another drag, yet more and more families are realizing that the only way to get together and have the opportunity to interact, is by […]
Read moreKnown to everyone and loved by young or old for its pleasant taste, cocoa is considered as a “superfood”, since it gathers a multitude of nutritional components that are rarely found in a single food. It is high in minerals as well as trace elements, such as magnesium, copper, manganese, iron, phosphorus, potassium and zinc, […]
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