Nutrition basics

Can a Vegan Diet Be Healthy? Nutrients You Need to Plan

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Vegan cheese, vegan chocolate, vegan ice cream, vegan pizza and a vegan burger are just some of the popular plant-based variants of food products. Their popularization is a consequence of the increase in the prevalence of alternative and restrictive forms of diet in the Western world. Among them, vegetarian and vegan stand out, especially the latter.

Breastfeeding Diet: What to Eat, Limit and When to Seek Support

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Breastfeeding contributes to establishing a close bond between mother and child, as well as to the healthy growth and development of the newborn. It reduces the risk of infections, has a positive effect on the child’s cognitive development, and lowers the risk of allergies and high blood pressure. In addition to its positive impact on the infant, breastfeeding also improves the mother’s health. It reduces postpartum bleeding and stimulates the uterus to contract, helping it return to its pre-pregnancy state. It also supports postpartum weight loss and reduces the risk of developing breast and ovarian cancer.

Mediterranean Diet: What to Eat and Does It Improve Health?

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I was born with a view of the Mediterranean. I have lived in two other Mediterranean countries. This article is inter-Mediterranean, started in one and finished in another Mediterranean country. Moreover, part of it was written during a voyage across the Mediterranean. My diet looks irresistibly Mediterranean.