CASSAVA RECIPE: FROM CASSAVA TO CASSAVA

Dr. Mariangeles Gomez @nutribalance_bcn Cassava is one of the most important food crops of the tropics, native to northern South America. It is a root of American origin, which has spread over a wide area of the American tropics from Venezuela and Colombia to northwestern Brazil, with a predominance of sweet yucca types in the […]
Main benefits of cassava

Satiating Effect By nature, cassava has a satiating effect because it offers sufficient nutrients for our organism. It is highly recommended fordiets. Yucca also provides a lot of energy, which is why it is recognized in athletes and young people. This tuber is able to satiate hunger efficiently due to its high energetic properties and […]
The Ideal Gluten-Free Food To Include In Your Diet

Cassava, also known as manioc or tapioca, is a NATURALLY gluten-free food that is perfect for making delicious recipes. The use of this superfood in the daily diet of people in Europe and Latin America is becoming increasingly common. Cassava in general is an IDEAL food for coeliacs due to its high fiber content, its […]
KNOW WHAT “CASABE” IS AND ITS BENEFITS

Dr. Mariangeles Gomez @nutribalance_bcn Cassava is a food made from cassava, usually also called cassava bread. ̈Casabe ̈ means bread in the native language, and as such has been used for hundreds of years among the inhabitants of South America. To understand more about cassava, I will talk more about its raw material: cassava. Yucca […]
CASSAVA, A FOOD FOR YOUR MICROBIOTA

YUCCA, A FOOD FOR YOUR MICROBIOTA. We hear it more and more: “take care of your microbiota”; “the relationship between your gut bacteria and mood or energy”; “take pre and probiotics” … But what exactly do they mean by all this? Do we all have to take it? Does it really have as many benefits […]
Know 6 Medicinal Properties Of Yucca

Cassava, also known as manioc, tapioca or cassava, is a tuber native to South America. Evidence tells us that cassava camehttp://casanafoods.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/Barriaga_IMG_7933-scaled-scaled-3.jpgó to be cultivated more than 10 thousand years ago but we are still seeing new benefits and medicinal properties. Here you can read about the 6 main medicinal properties of cassava: 1. STRENGTHENS OUR […]
A Healthy Alternative to Bread

Most of the bread we consume today can be classified as ultra-processed. The main reason is due to the refined flours that are usually used in their preparation, added to the high amount of salt that is added. In addition, these white breads are full of additives and cause the consumer to gain weight. This […]
TOP HEALTHY CARBOHYDRATES TO ADD TO YOUR DIET

Author: Dra. Mariangeles Gomez Medical Nutritionist @nutribalance_bcn In the world of nutrition, there is a lot of confusion about what is healthy and what is not. Many people have been mistakenly led to believe that carbohydrates make you gain weight and therefore avoid eating them altogether. However, carbohydrates are a food group that is essential […]
5 TIPS TO EAT HEALTHY ON A DAILY BASIS

Dr. Mariangeles Gomez Medical specialist in nutrition @nutribalance_bcn Eating a balanced and healthy diet doesn’t have to be complicated. What’s more, eating healthy can be delicious and varied. The more our palate is stimulated, the easier it is to eat healthy. Here are 5 easy-to-follow tips for eating healthy on a daily basis. According to […]