Yeusvi Flores: Nutrition, the driving force for good health

When we think of health, we often imagine doctor visits and medications. However, there is a silent, sometimes underestimated pillar that sustains not only our physical well-being but also our mental and emotional performance: nutrition.

An inspiring example of the importance of this pillar can be found in the story of Elisa Ceñal, a Mexican sports nutritionist who has broken boundaries to become the first woman in our country to work as a nutrition specialist for an English Premier League team, Aston Villa. Her career, from Club Pachuca to European football, is a reminder that a well-designed diet is not a luxury: it's an essential tool for achieving goals.

The vision of professionals like Elisa Ceñal invites us to leave behind the idea that eating well is limited to "eating less" or "avoiding certain foods." Proper nutrition means planning what we eat to nourish every cell in the body, improve our daily energy, strengthen the immune system, and prevent chronic diseases such as diabetes, hypertension, or heart problems. It's not enough to follow temporary diets.

True change occurs when a balanced diet becomes a habit. In a very general way, you could say that a diet should include fruits, vegetables, lean proteins, healthy fats, and complex carbohydrates in adequate proportions.

Excess sugars and ultra-processed foods should be avoided. Drink enough water to maintain good hydration.

On the Peninsula, where the cuisine is so rich and varied, the challenge isn't to abandon our culinary identity, but to learn to balance traditional dishes with healthier options.

Adopting healthy habits based on nutrition not only prevents disease, but also allows us to live with more energy, longevity, and well-being. As Elisa says in interviews, "success is not measured only in trophies, but in the overall balance we achieve." Taking care of what we eat is an investment in ourselves. Nutrition is not a fad; it is the most powerful preventative medicine we have at our disposal.

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