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CONSIDERING REDUCING THE AMOUNT OF SUGARS IN YOU DAILY MEALS?

My son currently 11 years old was diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes at the age of 2. With three more kids at home, I felt like my life was broken in little pieces. I was on the process of potty training when I started to get worried for the amount of water he was drinking,Continue reading “CONSIDERING REDUCING THE AMOUNT OF SUGARS IN YOU DAILY MEALS?”

This big, juicy, sweet and creamy fruit 🥑 from Latin America.

This month is the Hispanic Heritage Month so I wanted to take this opportunity to talk about one of the most popular fruits in my home town Bogota-Colombia. I am very proud Colombian, living in New Zealand. I have lived here for more than 15 years and I remember the first couple of years whenContinue reading “This big, juicy, sweet and creamy fruit 🥑 from Latin America.”

Nutrient dense food should be accesible to everybody.💯

Have you noticed when we go to supermarket the healthier choices need to be weight? Examples, fruits, vegetables, whole grains , plant and animal and animal protein?Nutritious food should not be measure by weight. Kilograms is not a good way of measuring nutrition. If you notice when we do our groceries,the ultra processed , withContinue reading “Nutrient dense food should be accesible to everybody.💯”

Why the COVID-19 has generated food insecurity and malnutrition? What are the solutions…

I am at the moment in a position where I don’t want to hear anymore about the pandemic. It has contaminated our way of living our happiness and our stability. During the pandemic have been 2 factors that are affecting the way we are responding to the pandemic: Obesity and Food insecurity. How this 2Continue reading “Why the COVID-19 has generated food insecurity and malnutrition? What are the solutions…”

Why we should teach our kids to have chia seeds

Chia seeds important source of protein, and fibre , omega 3 , magnesium and calcium. Provides high levels of energy for active kids.

Cooking and eating at home. But are you eating clean?

Eating clean in this time of scarcity. With the pandemic , we have been forced to eat better , does this mean healthier?

What to eat instead of sandwich or wrap.

Thinking what to cook for lunch? Tired of having a sandwich or a pie? What if we use this ingredient (Israeli couscous) instead of bread. I cook the Israeli couscous the same as I do when I make rice. 🍵1 cup of israeli couscous – 🍵🍵2 cups of water. Put this ingredients together in theContinue reading “What to eat instead of sandwich or wrap.”

Mindfulness on the table?

Practicing mindfulness is being present in that special moment with each ingredient, appreciating the people who took the time to cultivate, to harvest, to bring the food to the table.

Why do we need fiber ? What kind of fiber should I have?

We often hear the term fiber. I need more fiber, I am constipated, I need to have more of this and that. But what is fiber, why is it so important to have in our daily meals and how much is enough. Fiber is a type of carbohydrate that the body can’t digest. Though mostContinue reading “Why do we need fiber ? What kind of fiber should I have?”

Que debes hacer cuando tu hijo no quiere comer. Is your child a fussy ester? A few tips for you to make your life easy.

Remember the key of a good healthy diet is having good food healthy habits. I have a few tips for you. 1. If your child isn’t hungry, don’t force a meal or snack. Likewise, don’t bribe or force your child to eat certain foods or clean his or her plate. This might only ignite —Continue reading “Que debes hacer cuando tu hijo no quiere comer. Is your child a fussy ester? A few tips for you to make your life easy.”