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?”

Do you know what is the healthiest kind of sugar?

When I was growing up in Colombia, I remember going with my family to the Cane sugar plantations. Wow!It was amazing to see how they extract the sugars from this amazing trees. Back in years, I did not care about the number of calories a gram of sugar it has but I just remember theContinue reading “Do you know what is the healthiest kind of sugar?”

In the beginning of November…

I cannot believe we are already in November. Every year seems to go faster I dont know If it is because we are busier in our  life or because we are just getting older and taking live seriously. Halloween just happened and I am surprise to see how New Zelanders are enjoying this American tradition.Continue reading “In the beginning of November…”

What If … Exercise 20 minutes a day…

In my last post I wrote about exercising, why is so important to move our bodies. Our bodies are made for movement, a gentle movement a fast movement whatever way makes you feel good. It is important to create good habits with exercising otherwise it will become a tedious thing to do. Exercising does notContinue reading “What If … Exercise 20 minutes a day…”