Functional Foods - Find out what they provide to our organism!

Functional foods

The market is full of functional foods that perform a real task within our organism. Many of them are unknown or we are not aware of their functional properties for our organism.

What are functional foods?

Functional foods are those that are used not only due to their nutritional features but also due to the fact that they perform a specific task like improving our health and reducing the risk of suffering certain diseases.

Some examples of functional foods

Some of the functional foods that we eat on a daily basis are as common as: eggs, meat or fish since they contain the basic nutrients to be classified as functional foods

Vitamins
Minerals
Antioxidants
Fatty acids
Phytochemicals

Prebiotics and probiotics are also regarded as functional foods since they support the functioning of the intestines (the former) and help to produce beneficial intestinal bacteria (the latter).

Knowing each food’s function is very important if we want to follow a balanced diet, always along with an exercise routine of course.

Guar Gum: What is it, Uses and Recipes

María José García Functional foods 0

Today, we are going to talk about a product that is commonly used to cook healthy recipes: Guar Gum What is Guar Gum and what is it used for? It is a polysaccharide from the Cyamopsis tetragonoloba plant seeds, which belongs to the leguminous family The plant is cultivated in India and Pakistan both for human and animal consumption. Moreover, …

Royal Jelly – A nourishing substance for the body

Alberto Ricón Functional foods 0

Royal jelly is the organic substance with the highest concentration and biological quality of nutrients. In fact, it provides energy, amino acids, vitamins and minerals which are unparalleled both in terms of quantity and quality. What is royal jelly? It is the main sustenance of bee larvae throughout their first three days of life after coming out from the royal …

Find out the benefits of pomegranate for your health

Melanie Ramos Functional foods 0

Pomegranate dietary supplements have a high punicalagin content. It is its main ingredient and the one responsible for its extraordinary properties. Origin of pomegranate Pomegranate is a very peculiar fruit that has been used for centuries due to its legendary properties. Also known as punica granatum, it is one of the oldest fruits known to humankind. Persians believed that Eve …

Avena Sativa – Natural remedy against stress and testosterone increase

Carlos Sánchez Functional foods 0

Avena sativa, also known as green oats or wild oats, comes from the leaves and stem of the wild plant. It is obtained when the plant has not matured yet, which is why it is called differently. Differences between oats and avena sativa are commonly known for being an important source of micronutrients, fiber, , and complex . On the …

Colostrum – What is it, composition and benefits for athletes

Javier Colomer Functional foods 0

Colostrum is the first milk released by mammals after giving birth. After five or six hours, its starts to lose its properties. From them on, the mother will produce breast milk in the following days and months. That is why it is so important for mothers to breastfeed their children in their first hours of life. Its main objective is …

Linseed Oil: What is it, Sources, Properties and Combinations…

Javier Colomer Functional foods 0

Each day, more and more people want to take care of their health. Using a linseed oil supplement is a great way to do so due to all its properties. What is Linseed Oil? Linseed oil comes from the seed of the Linum usitatissimum plant. It is rich in , omega 6 and omega 9 fatty acids. Its quality directly …

Garlic, Healing Properties and Benefits for Health

Javier Colomer Functional foods 0

Garlic is an essential ingredient that is used to cook plenty of recipes. But, apart from adding a touch of flavor to our meals, it has many benefits for our health. What is Garlic Garlic, also known as Allium Sativum, is a vegetable species with important medicinal properties for the immune and cardiovascular system. Its medicinal properties are so powerful that …