Those who have an intense routine may have problems balancing food and end up resorting to quick options with a high calorie content. This is wrong and can be harmful to health. Therefore, we must respect the meal schedule and give priority to healthy eating. The best way is to combine fruits and vegetables, which…
Sweet potato is a tuber consumed in different ways, mainly for the benefits that food can bring to the body. Those who are on a diet, for example, usually consume it before exercise, because it is a good source of energy. Even for those who are not on a diet, it may make sense to…
The benefits of chickpeas and the grain itself are frequent in meals of various populations around the world. The popularization of legumes originating in the Middle East is linked to the arrival of immigrants to Europe, since it was used as a bargaining chip for goods. Currently, chickpeas are present in Portuguese cuisine in stews…
Meals made with veggie burgers are an option for people who do not want to give up this type of meal, but at the same time do not want to go out of their diet, where there is a reduction in meat consumption. Nowadays, due to evolution and knowledge there are different recipes to taste…
Many people are adhering to the main benefits of veganism, which is a way of life that does not involve the consumption of anything that has animal origin. The human being carries a millenary culture that reinforces the need for animal products and foods for the lifestyle to be healthy and, because of this, there…
Eating well is important for our body to absorb all necessary nutrients, because the absence of these essential constituents impairs the proper functioning of our body. But we can’t always follow a diet properly and we get a dilemma: healthy eating x fast food? We know that the options offered by the large fast food…
One thing is certain: vegetarian food is increasingly gaining ground in the routine of the Portuguese and in the foods that are placed on the table at mealtimes. However, before you realize if vegetarian food helps to lose weight, it is necessary to understand what type of meal this is. Are we going to do…
A survey on sustainability in Portugal showed that more than half of Portuguese are willing to reduce meat consumption. In the midst of this transition, doubts arise about vegetarian meat, the properties of vegetarianism and many other issues. Developed by researchers from the Institute of Social Sciences (ICS) of the University of Lisbon, the study…
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