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1). Fruits (3-4 servings per day) and vegetables (5-7 servings per day)

2). Oats (containing soluble fiber)

3). Citrus fruits and berries (with antioxidant)

4). Fitesteroles enriched foods: milk, yogurt, juices and others.

5). Vegetable oils, nuts and avocado (contains phytosterols in minimum quantities) Read the rest of this entry »

The current stereotype of beauty with thinness as the only acceptable aesthetic model. So obese people are subjected to social stigma.

At age 6 children have already internalized the idea of beauty, and adults have learned from media being thin is a positive attribute, whereas being overweight is negative. This helps young children from obesity manifested by rejection of offensive remarks and hurtful to their obese peers, even to marginalize them. This can cause serious psychological consequences such as poor self-concept, social skills deficits, social isolation, concern and dissatisfaction with body image. All these aspects may trigger eating disorder. Read the rest of this entry »

Food is one aspect to consider lifetime, we can not leave because our health conditions and ultimately, our quality of life.

The market is full of new foods and the media all the time talking about nutrition. But we know what foods we should consume each day? Feed

Milk and milk, apart from being the main source of calcium, we offer protein. Every day is necessary to consume at least two glasses of milk or a glass and two yoghurt or milk and cheese. Read the rest of this entry »