It is coming at the time of the year when so many of us start thinking about diets to be ready for summer, so it seemed super important to me with some myths about diets and food that circulates there (and that you have to review). I feel that it is really important to undo these myths, and gain a more body-positive consciousness while taking care of us. Detox, yes, as much as possible, but without getting extremism and always cultivating a good relationship with food and our body. These are the 5 myths about detox and diets that I have heard the most out there. Let's demystify?

 1. Do not count calories

Some calories are addictive, others help in recovery, others get fat, others help boost metabolism. This is because foods contain not only calories, but also information.

Calories are deceiving, basically because they are a metric for energy and Not for nutrition. Many people count calories when they want to lose or maintain weight. But this is not safe, because the way we assimilate nutrients and absorb calories is different from person to person. It will also depend on the quality of the food and the bacterial population of our intestines - the microbiome, which is essential to take care, with probiotics, for example. In a study Published by Dr. David Ludwig, professor at the Harvard T.H Nutrition Department. Chan School of Public Health, and colleagues, it is suggested that a poor quality diet can result in a weight gain, even this is theoretically of low calories.

2 . Vegetable protein

If you eat a variety of ingredients integral Of plant origin (vegetables, legumes, whole grains and fruit), instead of refined foods, it is unlikely to have any protein deficiency.

One of the questions I hear most often is: “Will I consume enough protein in a plant -based diet?” The answer is yes! In fact, it will consume around 40% more than the recommended daily dose (42 gr) and will also be receiving all the other wonderful benefits that come when their food is mostly composed of plants: a lot of fiber (97% of the population has a deficiency of this key nutrient), phytonutrients, antioxidants, vitamins, minerals and water.

In fact, 97% of the population consumes enough protein daily. Why so much obsession? Well, protein plays a super important role in thousands of biological processes, such as giving the blood vessel its structure, transporting and storing essential nutrients, repairing fabrics (such as bones, skin, hair and muscles) and helping the body to eliminate toxins and impurities. But that does not mean that we have to eat massive doses (nor that a plant-based diet does not give us the proteins that make us miss).

To simplify, obtaining the necessary dose of protein and fiber, as well as a complete mixture of nutrients and adaptogens, see these Vegetable proteins. You may also want to see this video About protein intake in vegetable diets, to be well clarified!

3. The water is also started

And truth. Drinking two liters of water a day is not the only way to ensure that we are well hydrated.

When we consume water-rich foods, we absorb it slower because it is “stuck” in the structure of these foods. To clarify, this does not mean that it should chew water. What I mean is to consume enough water -rich foods such as cucumber, lettuce, red fruits and melons - all with water levels greater than 90%. The water that is hidden in these fruits and vegetables is actually super rich in nutritional terms, because it is literally involved in a network of vitamins, minerals and fiber rich in phytonutrients, which help the body absorb more water slowly, which means it will be more hydrated for longer periods of time!

To complement, take the daily Gotas Beauty, rich in silica, 72 essential minerals and rose water. These drops, mixed in water, help moisturize cells deeply. You will quickly feel more awake, hydrated and with strong, luminous skin and hair.

4. Eat your green

I love green! Absolutely, fascination does not end and I am always discovering delicious and nutritious green vegetables, and new ways to prepare them. They are super potent, very tasty and essential to health, inside and outside, and despite everything we do not consume them in enough.

Eating enough green (4–6 cups!) Every day is one of the secrets to be even more beautiful from the inside! Very important: be imaginative and diversify. There's a lot of world beyond lettuce ... Remember the green leaves like chards, spinachs, Portuguese kale, kale… So think that your dish should be composed at least 50% green.

Ours Detox kit, it's wonderful to support this choice. At each advisable dose of 2 tablespoons of dessert of the detox super powder, it has a dose of greens daily. Therefore, besides having the other benefits all (protein, collagen, fiber, digestive enzymes, etc.) the products of this kit will give your body the green boost you need.

5. There are fats and fats (prefer good ones)

Fat has a bad reputation, but it is actually one of the fundamental elements for the body. On average, a person consists of 15 to 30% fat!

For decades it was thought that fat was interconnected and was the cause of many diseases including obesity, heart problems and cholesterol. New scientific studies have questioned this idea and have been teaching us that not all fat is bad!  The consumption of good fats, the right (biological vegetable fats, cold pressure and without being processed) are essential for a healthy lifestyle.

This type of fat won't make her “fat”. Healthy fatty acids, such as those found in avocado, cold pressure olive oil and seeds, help to nourish our fattest organ - the brain! This is especially important for those who are obsessed with counting calories. If you count calories, you probably and naturally be afraid of fat. But if they are healthy, they don't hurt. After all 1 gr of fat has more calories than 1 gr of carbohydrates or protein.

You can see a video here and learn to do ghee - A good fat both to consume internally and to use on the skin (yes it's true!).