In several previous articles we have already mentioned the raising awareness of healthy foods. Proof of this is the creation of the real food. A new trend that is sweeping the world, in search of natural food. Namely, unprocessed. I imagine you wish you could eat the best possible, right? We explain how to do it following the steps of the Carlos Ríos technique.
How do I become a real fodder?
The first thing to know is what does real food mean. The exact translation into Spanish is real food. In this way, we can introduce ourselves within what this term represents. It is a new trend in the food world looking to get the products without processing. Accepting, as an exception, those that are minimally processed or whose processing has not worsened their quality or reduced their properties.
The main objective of this resource is to obtain a healthy diet. As well as respecting the environment. To do this, its most faithful followers advocate for foods that are as least processed as possible. What doesn't mean they're bad all processed. On the contrary, many experts assure that there are foods that require a processing process to make them. safer. In addition to guaranteeing good conservation and facilitating its consumption.
What is real food and what is not?
So, after reading this information, you are probably wondering what foods can I use? Well, for this Realfood has divided the food into three groups:
- RealFood. this kind of food If possible consume. Within this group are unprocessed foods and minimally processed. Next to those whose processing has not altered them negatively. We would find here: vegetables, tubers, fruits and vegetables; nuts, legumes, herbs, spices and seeds; coffee and infusions; 100% whole grain or whole grain cereals; unprocessed fish, shellfish, and meats; eggs and fresh milk.
- Good processed. YES recommended. They are industrially processed foods, but in a positive way. Bone beneficially and safely. For example, the following would fall into this group: vacuum-packed extra virgin olive oil, 100% whole-grain bread; dark chocolate or cocoa powder of more than 70%; vegetable drinks without added sugars, etc. To recognize them and distinguish them from the next group, make sure that they only appear on their label five ingredients maximum!
- Ultraprocessed. NO NO AND NO. These foods are the biggest enemies of RealFood. They argue that are less healthy and one of the main causes of obesity. We call ultra-processed: industrial pastries, refined cereals, salty snacks, sweets, pre-cooked ready to heat or fry, etc.
From Huelva to the world
Without a doubt, the popularity of this movement is largely due to its dissemination by the social network Instagram. Although, it also receives daily support from businesses and public institutions. A very important figure here is that of Carlos Rios. A man from Huelva specialized in diet and nutrition who calls himself the “creator of the Realfooding movement”. We could say that it is. He himself has created a movement of which he is in charge personally, solving personalized consultations in nutrition.
All this through: a mobile application rating food, two best-selling books and, of course, her influencer status. this is where We emphasize the importance of social networks on the success of RealFood. Since then, the consumption of this more real food. However, many times this behavior has bordered on exaggeration and radicalization. Labeling processed foods as “shitty” foods.
In this way, he got expand your audience by entering the trending platform of the moment, TikTok. Here he dedicated himself to commenting on the diets or meals of the users, who often asked for it, but many others did not. “She came to make duets of TikTok videos of people who eat caloric things criticizing them without anyone asking, pointing out all the calories that are being eaten” explains Liliana Fuchs, editor of Directo al Paldar. Fact that could easily contribute to promote eating disorders.
RealFood is a really interesting proposal. Its principles are respectable and we fully share your goal. However, we strongly recommend that don't get obsessed with counting calories. Not much less that you feel bad about, from time to time, consuming an ultra-processed food. The key to all good nutrition is knowing how to find a healthy balance.
