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Positive or negative? Polyunsaturated fatty acids omega-3 and omega-6 are the only fats that are vital to us. Other animal fats can be formed in the body of carbohydrates and proteins. Some time ago I wrote an article on Omega-3 fatty acids and everyone agrees its positive effects on the body, but as the Omega-6 [...]

There are certain foods, highly palatable, containing sugars and fats in large amounts, while only provide essential nutrients for our health. The calories that provide these are known as ‘empty calories’. The intake of such foods, therefore, is a bad habit in our daily diet should be deleted or replaced. These are some of the [...]

There has been much publicity in recent years on the carbohydrate or carbohydrates. It has been said time and again that this food group produces energy and reduces obesity and cardiovascular problems, among others. While it is true that we need and should be part of a healthy diet is important that we know how [...]

This is the most abundant amino acid in muscle tissue. Glutamine is a non essential amino acid that is, that our body can synthesize from other amino acids present in both proteins in our body as food that make up our diet. Although not part of the essential amino group in certain circumstances or situations [...]

Carbohydrates are found almost exclusively in foods of plant origin. They are one of three major chemical groups that form the organic matter along with fats and proteins. Carbohydrates are most abundant organic compounds in the biosphere and in turn more diverse. Usually found in the structural parts of plants and also in animal tissues, [...]

Thiamine or vitamin B1 is a water soluble vitamin found in foods such as cereals, legumes, nuts, and meats. Vitamin B1 deficiency causes beriberi and, during pregnancy and other diseases can cause peripheral neuritis. Besides, being used to prevent deficiency states, thiamine is beneficial in the treatment of certain metabolic disorders associated with acute necrotizing [...]