Is physical inactivity the same as sedentary behaviour? Are you the next Homer Simpson?
When I recall my childhood to share funny stories with my children, most of those memories include physical activity, playtime outdoors, sports, movement and lots of fun. Nowadays, when I go outdoors it strikes me like lightning to see not many children playing outside anymore. It freaks me out to see children with phones instead […]
A letter from your Dietitian regarding your New Year’s resolutions: Do you truly believe they will work this time?
Every year we make a list of new resolutions, which are usually only the recycling of all the resolutions from previous years that, for one reason or another, ended up not being fulfilled, hence shelved for the following year. Well, this time it does not have to be this way: the first step to finally […]
Hyponatremia: too much fluid or too much sweat?
Water is essential for human life! We can survive for weeks without food, but just a couple of days without water. This is important to mention as athletes are in greater need of fluid intake while exercising in hot environments or for long periods of time; however, the real question is: how much fluid is […]
Soccer and nutrition: my experience behind the curtain: Part II
A good friend and professor of mine told me once “Lilia, do you want to help me out assessing the Caracas Football Club?” (it was the first division soccer team and the most popular and successful team in Venezuela at the moment). He asked me that two weeks before my wedding and in my last […]
Football behind the curtains: what you don’t know! Part I
As we are celebrating another FIFA World Cup this year, I want to share with you an oldie but goodie post about soccer and nutrition: “Football behind the curtains: what you don’t know! Part I”. For a better understanding on this matter, we need to know some basic rules applied to this sport. As fans, […]
Baking soda: to bake cakes or to make faster runners?
Would you believe me if I said that baking soda is good not only for baking cakes but also for performance enhancement in runners? Probably not, but science does prove the contrary! Baking soda- also called sodium bicarbonate- does improve runner’s performance, especially in short and middle distance track and field events. How is this […]
Healthy Oat Cookies
I saw a recipe weeks ago that got me inspired in trying to bake my own healthy oat cookies. The good thing is that these ideas turn into a family activity quite easily, great for the School Holidays and little tummies (This is what I call a win-win!) Furthermore, I am not a fan of […]
Alcohol and weight loss, can I have both?
It is not a lie if I tell you that a common question among all my client’s first consultation is: what about alcohol consumption? If I want to lose weight, can I have both? And my answer is always the same: Even alcohol being a legal substance when drinking responsibly, it is actually like a […]
Physical Activity Guidelines: Are you on the right track?
You’ve probably heard about the benefits of practicing physical activity and exercising, as most of the doctors, dietitians, personal trainers and media influencers are usually promoting it as a way of living. However, when you ask someone about how much exercise is needed to promote health, all the answers turn contradictory. Some people exercise for […]
How to create the healthiest Lunch Box for my children?
Since I became a mother, and because of my background as a Dietitian, I am always trying to find new ways to feed my children in a healthy, happy and innovative way. We are always heading out to parks, playcentres, school, etc., so a good breakfast alone is not enough to sustain our children’s appetite through […]