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Did you know that it takes more than 10 bees to produce one gram of honey? So, even if it has therapeutic effects, don't act like Winnie the Pooh by putting this ingredient in everything.
There are alternatives, but they all cater to the same taste: sweet. Perhaps the real success lies in moving away from that.
A trick that helps to slow down, not to cure.
Researcher Dalia Perelman points out five main characteristics that help explain why ultra-processed foods are linked to worse health outcomes.
There are more and more alternatives to classic yogurt, each with different functions — but what is the difference after all? Nutritionist Mariana Chaves explains.
Today we know that what we eat influences brain function, emotions, and how we deal with adversity.
Will 2026 be the year that canned goods reach the top of the list of foods with the most benefits?
A study by the Portuguese Nutrition Association (APN) provides an unprecedented profile of the food literacy levels of the Portuguese population. On average, 57.7% of the adult population has some access to information on nutrition and food, but difficulties in translating this knowledge into healthier choices are evident. According to the study, which surveyed 1,000 people with the support of the Continente chain and was conducted by the company Pitagórica, 44% of the Portuguese are “compulsive consumers.” This term does not refer to the quantity of food consumed or eating habits, but identifies varying levels of food literacy. These consumers have minimal meal planning, poor management and selection of food choices, and low food preparation skills. Furthermore, socioeconomic challenges significantly impact food literacy levels. Young adults, those with stable employment, and families with higher incomes have the highest levels of knowledge, while the elderly, the unemployed, those living alone, and those with lower incomes are among the least informed and least capable of making good dietary choices.
Our body takes time to extract and use nutrients, so it might be better to think of the relationship between diet and sleep as a marathon, rather than a sprint.
Conclusions from a study indicate that the food literacy of the adult population residing in Portugal has an overall score of 57.5%.
Reducing portion sizes doesn't have to mean going hungry or making sacrifices. With a few simple tricks it's possible to eat less, feel satisfied and even trick your brain. Nutritionist Mariana Chaves explains how.
Is broa really healthier than white bread? Today nutritionist Mariana Chaves explains the reasoning and how to make better choices, without absolutes.
Let’s personify this hormone and think of it as someone who takes risks, who likes living on the edge and exploring new opportunities. Dopamine motivates us and helps us overcome challenges.
Did you know that often you eat more — or less healthily — simply because you're with other people? Nutritionist Mariana Chaves explains how the social environment affects our appetite and how to use it to our advantage.
If you tend to pour off the liquid that forms on top of yoghurt or fresh cheeses, be aware you are sending vitamins and minerals down the plughole.
Anyone with a basic understanding of how dopamine affects the brain knows that an inability to enjoy once-pleasurable activities clearly indicates a dopamine deficiency, resulting in a lack of interest The post The right magnesium for mental and physical health appeared first on Portugal Resident.
There are two numbers on a yoghurt label that can stop them from looking like almost “sugary drinks”: sugar and fat. Simple tips to help teenagers choose their yoghurt better, with nutritionist Mariana Chaves.
They say women want to be as small as sardines — but why? Sardines are extremely nutrient-dense (and even more so when eaten with the bones).
“This diet not only helps with autoimmune diseases, but also reduces the risk of cardiovascular diseases,” says endocrinologist Joana Menezes Nunes, who advocates an “anti-inflammatory lifestyle.”
Going to the supermarket is more than a chore — it can be a health routine, like sleep or beauty. Mariana Chaves explains how to make it more mindful, practical and nutritious.
A new wave of Indian cuisine will flavour 2026, a year in which one-dish restaurants are on the rise and protein and fibre will reign supreme in nutrition, experts say.
A doctoral thesis reveals a 'contradiction' in people's diets. The study's author warns that dietary supplements 'are foods' and not 'health products or medicines'.
On International Spicy Food Day, nutritionist Magda Roma explains the benefits of this type of food.
A rising trend in supplement consumption, linked to greater concerns about well-being, may lead to uninformed use.
