🎧 Introducing the Naranja Amarga podcast (Juan Llorca and Nutrikids), with the support of Feroz 👣

🍊 In this episode of Naranja Marga, Juan Llorca and Melisa Gómez sit down with a group of children to talk unfiltered about food: what “tasty food” means to them, what they understand by healthy eating, how they eat at home, and what myths they hear about bread, carbohydrates, sugar, milk, processed foods, or chocolate. Based on their answers, they clarify ideas (such as the importance of carbohydrates in childhood, the role of sugar, fiber, or dairy products) and debunk common beliefs of families and grandparents, all in a very friendly and fun tone, with “true or false” games and a quick round of questions about food preferences.

In this episode, we give a voice to children to learn how they understand healthy eating and how they experience food in their daily lives.
We recommend you watch the whole thing, because it's truly worthwhile.

Here are the most important points from the conversation:

What "tasty food" means to them:

• Meals with flavor and compatible combinations.

• Divided opinions on sauces and salads with fruit.

What they understand by healthy eating:

• Include everything: protein, carbohydrates, fiber, fruits, and vegetables.

• Many prioritize protein; Melisa clarifies that carbohydrates are essential in childhood and are unjustly "demonized."

Habits at home:

• In some homes, bread, pasta, or processed foods are avoided; proteins and vegetables are prioritized.

• Bread is perceived as "less healthy," although it depends on the context and quantity.

• They discuss when bread is usually consumed.

Carbohydrates, fiber, and cereals:

• The role of fiber in whole grains is recalled.

• Carbohydrates are an important part of a balanced diet.

Food myths:

• Milk: not mandatory; calcium is in more foods.

• Citrus and teeth: can affect enamel, but shouldn't be avoided.

• Brown sugar vs. white: practically the same.

• Honey and dates: small differences; better to use small amounts.

• Chocolate and pimples: acne is multifactorial.

Processed vs. ultra-processed:

• Distinction between simple processed and ultra-processed foods.

• What matters is frequency and quantity, not "good/bad."

Sugar and hyperactivity:

• Although many families perceive it, evidence doesn't support it; there can be energy spikes and crashes.

Diabetes and genetics:

• Not usually "born" with it; genetics and a trigger are involved.

Sugar curves and fiber:

• Sweets cause sugar rushes; fiber helps stabilize energy.

Other classic myths:

• Digestive shock: a typical myth; only extreme cases would be dangerous.

• Fruit at night: cultural beliefs without evidence.

Personal preferences and final games:

• Quick question round (ice cream/cake, pizza/hamburger, etc.) with varied answers.

• They talk about curious tastes and recipes they see on social media.

Episode closing:

• Juan and Melisa highlight the enriching exchange and thank Feroz and the technical team, encouraging listeners to follow the podcast.

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