Nutrition

Personal care, hygiene and nutrition, are fundamental things for children to grow with the appropriate and typical development of each stage of growth, so here you can find the most fundamental about the nutrition suitable for them, the healthiest foods and the appropriate diets for each moment, letting us know that foods are not necessary or essential for a correct nutrition childish. Here you will have facilities to get special care in terms of food health, because every mother wants the best for her child in nutrition and in hygiene.

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Easy and healthy gluten-free toast: ideas and recipes

Madres Hoy

Discover easy and healthy gluten-free toasts, with sweet and savory ideas, low-carb options, and alternative breads suitable for celiacs.

Healthy eating in summer: a complete guide for the whole family

Nati Garcia

Learn to eat healthily in summer: light menus, hydration tips, food safety and fresh recipes for the whole family.

Mixed feeding: how to combine breast and bottle without giving up breastfeeding

Nati Garcia

Discover how to combine breastfeeding and bottle-feeding without losing breastfeeding: benefits, risks, practical advice and emotional support for the mother.

Never force your children to finish their plate: a guide to a healthy relationship with food

Macarena

Discover why you shouldn't force your children to finish their plate and how to foster a healthy, guilt-free relationship with food.

Chewing gum helps you lose weight? What science really says

Madres Hoy

Find out if chewing gum really helps you lose weight, what science says, how many calories it burns, and what risks it poses to your health.

Childhood obesity in Spain and Europe: figures, causes and new ways of addressing it

Madres Hoy

Key facts about childhood obesity in Spain, real risks, drugs, exercise and European projects that seek to curb this silent epidemic.

Anti-inflammatory diet during pregnancy: how it helps fertility and reduces complications

Madres Hoy

How an anti-inflammatory diet improves fertility and reduces risks such as preeclampsia or gestational diabetes during pregnancy.

How to avoid gastroenteritis in summer: causes, symptoms, prevention and treatment

Nati Garcia

Causes, symptoms, and prevention of gastroenteritis in summer. Learn how to avoid infection, maintain a healthy diet, and know when to see a doctor.

Food aversions during pregnancy: causes, duration and solutions

Madres Hoy

Why food nausea occurs during pregnancy, how long it lasts, and how to alleviate it with dietary changes and safe treatment.

Vegetarian and vegan diets for babies and children

Madres Hoy

Is a vegetarian or vegan diet safe for babies? A complete guide with risks, benefits, key nutrients, and practical guidelines for meat-free parenting.

The Importance of Dairy Products in Children: A Complete Guide for Parents

Madres Hoy

Discover why dairy products are key in children's diets, how many to consume per day, and how to healthily integrate them into your children's menu.

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Tomelloso receives IHAN accreditation in support of breastfeeding

Tomelloso achieves IHAN accreditation for its support of breastfeeding

Tomelloso achieves IHAN phase 1d accreditation in all its health centers and hospital, reinforcing humanization and support for breastfeeding.

Easy vegetarian recipes to get started without complicating things

Discover easy, quick and healthy vegetarian recipes for beginners, with menu ideas and tips to get started without complications.

Easy breakfast ideas: quick, healthy and delicious options

Discover easy, quick and healthy breakfast ideas for the whole family with bread, oats, fruit, eggs and more.

Easy recipes with ground turkey for everyday cooking

Discover easy recipes with ground turkey, tricks to enhance its flavor, and balanced menus for the whole family.

Homemade Japanese Recipes: A Complete Guide to Dishes, Sauces, and Desserts

Discover easy Japanese recipes: ramen, sushi, gyozas, karaage, matcha desserts and basic sauces explained step by step for your kitchen.

Childhood weight and risk of breast cancer

Childhood weight and breast cancer risk: what science says

How childhood weight, lifestyle habits, and social factors influence the risk of breast cancer in adulthood.

How to preserve celery longer and keep it crisp

Discover easy tricks to preserve celery longer, keep it crisp, and avoid food waste. Methods for the refrigerator and freezer.

Legumes in baby-led weaning: a safe guide and recipes for babies

Legumes in Baby-Led Weaning: A safe guide and easy recipes for babies

How to offer legumes in BLW: safety, textures by age and easy recipes so your baby can eat alone from 6 months.

"Oats have traditionally been used to fatten pigs": a nutritionist reopens the debate about this cereal

Controversy in Spain: A nutritionist claims that oats have been used to fatten pigs and questions their reputation for weight loss. What does the evidence say?

Artificial colors in children's food: risks and how to avoid them

Discover how artificial colorings affect children, their relationship with hyperactivity, and how to reduce them with healthier alternatives.

One-pot meals for kids: nutritious and very homemade ideas

Ideas for one-pot meals for children: complete, nutritious and easy soups, stews and creams for everyday family life.

Legumes in children's diets: tips, benefits and recipes for your children to enjoy

Discover how to prepare legumes for children: benefits, age-appropriate tips and many easy recipe ideas so they'll eat them without complaining.

Neurons in the stomach: the second brain and its impact on your health

Discover how the neurons in your stomach and your gut microbiota influence your hunger, mood, stress, and health thanks to the gut-brain axis.

Cinnamon precautions: risks, safe limits, and who should avoid it

Discover the precautions for cinnamon, its contraindications, risks of excess, and what quantity is safe for adults and children.

Heart disease prevention: a practical guide to taking care of your heart

Keys to preventing heart disease: diet, exercise, tobacco, alcohol, stress, and checkups. Take care of your heart with simple and effective strategies.

Homemade-style sweet and sour roast chicken recipe

Learn how to prepare a juicy and flavorful sweet and sour roast chicken, with Asian-style sauce and tricks to make it perfect in the oven.

Organic nutrition: health, planet and conscious consumption

Discover what organic nutrition is, its benefits, how to identify organic products, and how to integrate them into a balanced and sustainable diet.

Microalgae for health: a complete guide to benefits and uses

Discover how microalgae improve your digestive, cellular, and cardiovascular health, and how to take them safely and sustainably.

How to choose a good panettone at the supermarket

Discover how to recognize a good supermarket panettone: key ingredients, crumb, aroma, price, and tricks to get it right this Christmas.

Irresistible recipes with caramelized onions

Discover how to make perfect caramelized onions and 9 ideas for using them in easy recipes with foie gras, cheese, meat and vegetables.

Healthy eating for children and teenagers during exam time

Complete guide to healthy eating for children and teenagers during exam time: breakfasts, snacks, water, habits and practical advice.

You are right! soft drinks contain too much sugar and are bad for health

Sugary drinks and health: real effects on children and adults

Discover how sugary drinks affect the liver, heart, and weight, and what to drink daily to take care of the whole family's health.

Foods not recommended for children under two years old: a complete guide to safe feeding

Discover which foods to avoid in children under two years old and why. A clear and up-to-date guide for safe and healthy eating.

Butter: Doubts, myths and answers you should know

Butter: myths, truths, health, margarine, and ghee. Discover if it's good for you, how much to eat, and how to choose the best option for your diet.

Nutrition, protection and food security: essential keys

A clear guide to nutrition, food safety and security: labels, risks, quality and key strategies to protect your health.

Healthy nutrition for men: a complete guide by age

A clear guide to healthy nutrition for men: what to eat, how much, and why, according to your age, activity level, and goals.

Safe diet plans: a complete guide to taking care of your health

Discover how to choose safe, science-based diet plans with healthy menus, exercise, and habits to lose weight without putting your health at risk.

To the delicious juice for the girl and the boy! But what if drinking it wasn't so healthy?

Natural juice and children's health: why whole fruit is the best option

Is natural juice healthy for children? Discover the risks, benefits, and why whole fruit and water should be the first choice.

Bone broth: Grandma's healthy recipe, step by step

Learn how to make a healthy, gelatinous homemade bone broth, just like Grandma used to make. Discover its benefits, tips, and uses for everyday dishes.

Sleep patterns in teenagers: why they need more sleep and how to help them

Discover how many hours a teenager should sleep, how lack of sleep affects their health, and what habits to implement at home to help them rest better.

Ingredients of supermarket panettone: what it really contains

Discover what ingredients are in supermarket panettone, what they mean on the label, and how to choose the best one.

Nutritional difference between plantain and banana: a complete guide

Plantain vs banana: similarities, real nutritional differences and which one to choose according to your health needs and personal tastes.

Nutritional profile of breaded fish: what you should know

Discover the nutritional profile of breaded fish: protein, fat, salt, calories and Nutri-Score to choose the best option.

Is it safe for my teenager to be a vegetarian? A complete guide for families

Discover if a vegetarian diet is safe during adolescence, what risks it has, and how to plan it well to cover all the necessary nutrients.

Dried fruit for children: a healthy and practical guide

Discover how to use dried fruit for children in a healthy way: benefits, risks, quantities and practical snack ideas.

Myths about sweeteners: what science really says

Myths about sweeteners: what science says about cancer, microbiota and glucose, and how to use them safely to reduce sugar.

Removal of ultra-processed foods from infant food in hospitals

Spain takes the step to remove ultra-processed foods from children's food in hospitals

The government will remove ultra-processed foods from children's menus in hospitals and limit their availability in cafeterias to curb obesity and improve health.

Sicilian-style potato recipe: Mediterranean flavor baked in the oven

Learn how to prepare authentic Sicilian oven-baked potatoes, juicy and crispy, with tomato, olives, and cheese. An easy and very economical recipe.

How to lose weight after pregnancy: myths, diet, exercise and safe timing

Lose weight safely after pregnancy: myths, diet, exercise, and timing. A practical guide for breastfeeding mothers without crash diets.

Homemade Cantabrian borona: a corn-based tradition, gluten-free and with ideas for tortos

Homemade Cantabrian borona step by step: 100% gluten-free corn, with timings, variations, and delicious tortos. Tradition and flavor of the north.

Pasta recipes for lunchboxes: cold, warm and microwave ideas

Over 20 pasta recipes for lunchboxes with key tips: cold, warm, and microwave. Tasty and easy ideas that stay perfect until lunchtime.

Childhood obesity and junk food advertising

Complete guide to healthy eating for children aged 2 to 3 years: portions, menus and strategies at home

Guide for 2-3 year olds: portions, menus, and tricks without arguments. Avoid ultra-processed foods, improve habits, and ensure their safety. Get started and optimize their diet.

World Sandwich Day: history, curiosities and how it's celebrated in Spain

November 3rd: History of the sandwich, British origin and how it is celebrated in Spain and Europe, with easy ideas to prepare it at home.

Children's nutrition without shakes: eating well without pressure or marketing gimmicks

Eat without shakes or pressure: portion sizes by age, healthy snacks, tips, and how to stop "vitamin" advertising.

The Mediterranean diet under scrutiny: evidence and key points

New studies reinforce the Mediterranean diet: gums, gut, and weight. What to eat, differences with the Nordic diet, and practical tips.

World Food Day: Challenges, Actions, and Voices from the Field

What's being celebrated, the theme, hunger figures, initiatives, and testimonies to help us move toward sustainable and healthy food systems.

Healthy breakfasts for children: Discover what you should never give them

Healthy Breakfasts for Kids: A Practical Guide, What to Avoid, and More Than 30 Ideas

What not to give them, what to include, and more than 30 healthy breakfast ideas for kids. Practical tips, ultra-processed and ready in minutes.

Breastfeeding and Toxic Exposure: What the Science Says, Real Risks, and How to Minimize Them

PFAS in breast milk: Real risks, benefits of breastfeeding, and how to reduce exposure with practical guidelines and scientific support.

The Kassing Method: A Complete Guide to Bottle-Feeding Without Harming Breastfeeding

Apply the Kassing method: positions, teats, and pauses to avoid nipple confusion and overfeeding. Clear and practical guide.

Baby Led Weaning (BLW): A Practical, Safe, and Comprehensive Guide to Introducing Solid Foods

Learn BLW step by step: signs of initiation, foods, safe cuts, myths, and tricks for introducing solids without purees.

World Heart Day: initiatives, data, and the European plan

European plan and actions in Spain for heart health: key figures and habits to prevent cardiovascular disease.

Omega-3 and aggressive behavior in children: what the science says, how to use it, and precautions

Evidence on omega-3 and aggressive behavior in children. Benefits, how to introduce it, safety, and practical research-based advice.

Foods that affect children's sleep and what to give them for dinner

Avoid dinners that make children energized and discover which foods actually promote sleep. A clear list, examples, and tips for a restful night's sleep.

Vitamin D: D2 and D3 under the microscope, sun guidelines, and caution with supplements

Vitamin D2 may reduce D3, according to a meta-analysis. Sun guidelines, dose limits, and health warnings for vitamin D.

Prolonged breastfeeding: evidence, mechanisms, and its relationship with intelligence, schooling, and income in adulthood

Breastfeeding longer is associated with higher IQ, education, and income, with plausible biological mechanisms and professional consensus.

Childhood obesity and junk food advertising: What the evidence says, where self-regulation fails, and how to protect children

How junk food advertising drives childhood obesity and what to do about it. Key facts, studies, regulations, and advice for families.