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Autumn Color Feeding

Colors have a great influence on nutrition, which is why we need to harmonize the foods we consume with the seasons of the year. The autumn palette is made up of warm colors, such as reds, ochres, browns and oranges; Therefore, the vegetables, fruits and vegetables for preferential consumption must be of those colors or similar. Recommended fruits are: grapes, blueberries, tangerines or pomegranates. The variety of vegetables is endless in autumn (the season of vegetables): eggplant, pumpkin, cauliflower, radish, carrot, broccoli, kale and spinach. There are also autumn fish, such as bream, swordfish, grouper, bream, octopus, sardines, conger eel and cod.

Recommendations for athletic children

Fortunately, Spanish girls and boys are increasingly fond of competitive sports, but at an early age parents and coaches must be very attentive to the diet of these precocious competitors. Sugars and processed foods should be strictly eradicated, while increasing the intake of fruits, legumes, gluten-free bread, oats, tofu, soy yogurt and nuts. Before training or competing, a light diet rich in carbohydrates is recommended; and once the activity is over, you should consume fruit, nut cream, and a soy or oat milk shake. Hydration is essential, and adults should ensure that the boy or girl drinks water constantly.

The mushroom coffee trend

Mushroom coffee has reached the shelves of the most popular supermarkets, confirming that this drink is no longer a trend for minorities. This variety of coffee is a mixture of ground coffee beans with mushroom powder, resulting in a lower caffeine content than in regular coffee. As it is a very new product, it is advisable to choose certified organic coffee beans and mushroom components. In addition, we must choose coffee brands that use the double extraction method, and the packaging must indicate “thid-party testing” to verify its quality.