Depression is one of the most common ailments in the modern age, where great social, economic, sentimental and labor pressures contribute to create that feeling of sadness, abandonment, melancholy and unhappiness that often occur in prolonged periods and that Can interfere with the activities of daily living.

Some of the most common symptoms of depression are:

• Feeling sad
• Irritable mood
• Difficult to focus
• Loss of interest in activities that are favorites
• Feeling tired or lacking energy to perform daily activities
• Repetitive negative thoughts
• Insomnia, difficulty falling asleep, or excessive sleepiness

Children and adolescents are not exempt from this condition, and it is increasingly common to find it in earlier stages of life, which can lead them to the consumption of toxic substances, alcoholism and even suicide in severe cases.

The most common ways to treat depression are individual therapy, family therapy, group therapy, and in certain cases with antidepressant medications, although there are also foods that, because of their properties, can help prevent and reduce the symptoms of depression .

Five of the best foods that help fight this condition are:

Salmon. Being a food with high content of the Omega 3 fatty acid of easy assimilation, can help that neurotransmitters like the serotonina (that causes the sensation of happiness) permeate of better way in the brain.

Spinach. Being high in folic acid and magnesium content, it can help fight the deficiency of this acid commonly presented by people with depressive tendencies.

​Almonds. Being an excellent source of magnesium can help fight very effectively the symptoms of irritability and depression.

​Avocado. In addition to providing healthy fats that will help a better circulatory flow, they are loaded with potassium, which can significantly reduce the feeling of stress and depression.

Asparagus. They contain a good combination of B-complex vitamins that help the feeling of well-being and energy in the body, as well as being a source of natural fiber.

Including these foods on a regular basis in a diet can effectively prevent or lessen the symptoms of depression, as well as contributing to the improved response of therapies and reducing the symptoms of depression.

For these and many more reasons, at Club Omega Tree we are committed to delivering the best prepared foods with the highest quality ingredients, all in presentations that cover the recommendations of daily intake of Omega 3 and many healthy ingredients that will provide a better quality of life.

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We have already talked in previous blogs about what are the Omega 3 fatty acids, why to consume them regularly, and preferably from the most natural and easily assimilated sources such as fish called "blue" and some seeds and vegetables, but today We are sharing five of the most important reasons for including Omega 3 in the daily diet of children and adults.

1. Helps people with depression. Depression is one of the most common ailments today, and Omega 3 creates antidepressant effects by consuming it regularly.
2. It is complementary in the prevention of cardiovascular diseases. Being considered a "healthy fat," it effectively helps to lower "bad" cholesterol, triglyceride levels, the risk of thrombosis and in some cases reduce blood pressure.
3. Excellent aid in the treatment of schizophrenia. As an important part of the elements that make up the brain, Omega 3 can significantly help improve the response to treatments with patients, and in some cases the symptomatology has decreased very rapidly in perceptible levels.
4. Reduces pain in patients with rheumatoid arthritis. Thanks to its anti-inflammatory properties, Omega 3 helps people with this condition to report a decrease in joint pain and an improvement in mobility.
5. It helps to decrease the symptoms of people with lazy bowel. With the help of a balanced diet, Omega 3 can greatly contribute to decrease the general inflammation of the intestinal tract, and to improve the frequency and constancy of bowel movements.

For these and many more reasons, at Club Omega Tree we are committed to delivering the best prepared foods with the highest quality ingredients, all in presentations that cover the daily intake recommendations of Omega 3.

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It is well known that the problem of world food is something that must be taken conscience and action, because on one side there are millions of people in conditions that make them go hungry, and on the other there is a large population that wastes food. A segment in this last state is the school.

There are many factors that lead children and adolescents to throw away the food that has been sent to them for lunch, among which are:

• Children prefer to buy something more "tasty" than their lunch in school cafeterias.
• Children are bored of the same dishes at the daily lunch
• Children only receive vegetables and fruits (such as cucumbers with lemon and carrots)
• Children do not have enough time to play and eat, so they prefer to play to ingest lunch
• The recess time is very early, when children are not yet hungry enough
• Girls have a higher tendency to waste food than boys
• Younger children tend to waste more food than older ones
• The foods that are most wasted and end up in the trash are salads, vegetables and fruits

So how much lunch is right? How many fruits, vegetables, proteins, carbohydrates and fats should be placed in the lunch box? In what combination? The answers are not universal and depend a lot on each child and the knowledge that their parents have of him. What is recommended is that lunches should always be nutritious, varied, sufficient and appetizing for children, with an appropriate balance between quantities and ingredients, and of course ask the child's honesty about whether they actually consume what is ordered, And if not, find what can be improved so that it can perform better.

If you want to offer your children the best option for a nutritious, varied, sufficient and of course delicious lunch, and in the amounts recommended by the experts, at Club Omega Tree we take care of that by delivering daily lunches prepared with fresh ingredients and with Recipes created by Chefs.

Because in the Omega Tree Club we know that a nurtured child will be a successful child.

Club Omega Tree, Serious about nutrition.

Sugar, that sweet ingredient that is common in almost all processed products and whose flavor captivates children and adults, is a component that often brings not only the sweet taste pleasant to the palate but a series of unwanted calories, Empty for their null nutritional content, and that in a high consumption can cause serious problems to health in the medium and long term. Now, the question is how much is a high consumption? How many grams of sugar can be safely consumed daily?

There are several types of sugars and can be found in many foods, from natural sources like fruits, milk, vegetables like carrots and even in tubers like potatoes. Of course, they can be found in processed form as ingredients that improve the taste in soda, ketchup, biscuits, breads and cakes, and even in fish and similar empanizers that are sold in packs. Of course, the way in which the metabolism responds to the sugar intake of a pear is not the same as a processed juice.

The World Health Organization (WHO) has determined in several of its studies that the excessive consumption of sugars in the modern diet can have undesirable effects on health, from the appearance of dental caries, decreased appetite in children who consume high Amounts of this product inhibiting the consumption of healthy foods, weight gain and body fat due to the transformation of those calories not occupied by the body into lipids, to the risk of causing type 2 Diabetes Mellitus, Cancer and Alzheimer.

For all of the above, it has been recommended that the amount of sugar consumed in childhood should not exceed 10% of the total daily caloric intake of the child, and based on our previous publication which mentions that a child in age School children should consume an average of 1,750 calories per day, then children should consume a maximum of 175 calories of sugars, that is, about 40 grams of sugar per day or less if possible.

If you analyze the sugar, glucose, fructose, sucrose and other sweeteners content of what is given to children day by day, you will probably be providing more than the suggested amounts. For example, a can of common soda can contain 40 grams of sugars, which is the maximum recommended daily, and that in a single product and without any nutritional contribution. That is why it is the responsibility of parents to inculcate healthy and proper food habits in quantity and variety so that their children do not learn to consume sugars excessively, thus avoiding major risks to their health in the future.

If you wish to offer your children the best option for a nutritious, varied, sufficient and of course delicious but low in sugars lunch, at Club Omega Tree we take care of that by delivering daily lunches prepared with fresh ingredients and with recipes created by hand Chefs.

Because at the Omega Tree Club we know that a nurtured child will be a successful child.

Club Omega Tree, Serious about nutrition.

A child who arrives at school with few hours of sleep and without having received adequate food can not learn. This is a common problem in schools around the world, where children often attend classes without breakfast or bad breakfast, and sometimes even without having had dinner the night before, which represents a bad rest and consequently a deficit in Your sleep requirements.

Particularly on the subject of nutrition, how many calories does a child need daily for proper performance? Many international studies, such as the Institute of Nutrition for Central America and Panama (INCAP), report that children between the ages of 3 and 6 need about 1,500 calories per day, and children between the ages of 7 and 12 Require an average of 1,750 calories per day.

The relevant issue is the source from which these calories are obtained. A child who goes to the school store and buys a packet of cookies and processed juice will get about 400 calories with virtually no nutritional support - and will be hungry - so he will try to get home and eat something more substantial without Know that you have already put in your body almost 40% of the calories your body will require per day. This type of habits may be the cause that poor nutrition and lack of food culture has led us to be the country with the first dishonorable in childhood obesity.

Parents should promote the culture of calorie consumption in children, not as a means of terror over non-nutritious foods, but as an awareness of the food our children ingest. A lunch with the right combination of high quality protein, vegetables, vitamins and minerals will help not only the best school preparation, but also the creation of habits that will be preserved in the child's life, helping him achieve a better future.

If you wish to offer your children the best option for a nutritious, varied, sufficient and of course delicious lunch, at Club Omega Tree we take care of that by delivering daily lunches prepared with fresh ingredients and with recipes created by Chefs.

Because in the Omega Tree Club we know that a nurtured child will be a successful child.

Club Omega Tree, Serious about nutrition.

The success that a child can achieve in learning is completely related to the food they receive. A child who does not receive the necessary nutrients when his body requires it will be at a disadvantage compared to those who do. A hungry or unsatisfied child will be one who can not concentrate on studies, and a deconcentrated child will not be able to learn.

Parents face every day the challenge of preparing our children's lunch in schools, which is varied, nutritious and sufficient, with ingredients that allow fast and flashy preparations for children, although many times the time for Cooking or setting up lunches is scarce, just as in the mornings there is often no time to think about what the children are going to bring.

An ideal lunch should consist of fresh ingredients rather than processed and unhealthy food, and should contain fiber, protein, fruits and / or vegetables and of course water or some beverage. One option may be to send them a ham sandwich, some cheese and lettuce and tomato, some fruit and a container of natural water, and avoid foods like Nuggets and other similar super processed and with dubious ingredients, Filled with salt and preservatives, or cookies and processed bars containing refined flours, sugars and unhealthy fats.

If you want to offer your children the best option for a nutritious, varied, sufficient and of course delicious lunch, and without the need to think about what to prepare day by day, at Club Omega Tree we take care of that by delivering daily lunches prepared with Fresh ingredients and with recipes created by Chefs.

Because in the Omega Tree Club we know that a nurtured child will be a successful child.

Club Omega Tree, Serious about nutrition.

Kale is a variety of cabbage family whose characteristic is the enchinada or curly that has the leaves, of firm consistency, crisp and characteristic taste to the palate. On many occasions they may have seen them as the basis of a salad on some plate and perhaps they have wrongly despised it for that type of presentation, but today we will talk about its benefits.

Kale is very common in German winter dishes, where it is common to consume it in different preparations, and fortunately it is increasingly common to find it in the recipes we consume on this side of the world. This cabbage is found as a good source of:

• Calcium. Gram per gram, may contain more calcium than milk.
• Iron. In the same case as milk, calorie per calorie has more iron than beef.
• Vitamin C. It is an excellent source of this vitamin, and a cup of kale can contribute up to 90% of the vitamin C requirements per day.
• Vitamin A. A cup of kale may provide more than 150% of vitamin A requirements per day.
• Contains Potassium Vitamin K, B Complex Vitamins, Folic Acid, Lutein, Antioxidants, and Omega 3.

By including this natural product in the diet, you can get real benefits at sight, an improvement in skin smoothness and regeneration, can reduce the risk of coronary heart disease, can reduce the risk of cancer, its contributions In fiber can help weight control and reduction of cholesterol in the blood, and of course to the adequate fixation of calcium in the bones by their contributions of this mineral.

In the Omega Tree Club we use kale as part of our recipes, since we are sure that by including it we strengthen our menu with the best foods, of the best quality, and with the best contribution of benefits possible both for its natural properties, For an incomparable taste.

Club Omega Tree, Serious about nutrition.

​Black bean is a legume that has accompanied the diet of Mexicans for thousands of years, and is still a basic ingredient of many of the dishes that make up the large and sufficient cuisine of the country and the whole of America.

Black bean is a food that brings many benefits, as it is low in sodium, rich in fiber and protein, and provides minerals essential for health, although in some regions and according to fashions and customs is being stopped consuming so Regularly as before.

Beans are an important source of iron (for the prevention of anemia), calcium, phosphorus and other minerals that help the bone system in general grow healthy and strong, vital for full development, as well as an excellent source of Antioxidants present in its dark colored cover, which help protect cells from free radicals, those compounds increasingly common but harmful to cells throughout the body.

Black beans provide soluble fiber (which helps maintain cholesterol levels in acceptable ranges, as well as has a blood glucose regulating effect), and insoluble fiber, which fully helps regulate the intestinal tract for better functioning. In addition, they have many plant proteins with no cholesterol trace and few saturated fats.

In the Club Omega Tree we use black beans in our dishes that require it, as we always include the best ingredients for the best use of nutrients, both for their natural properties and for their combinations to achieve maximum benefits, with a Unmatched flavor.

One of the best known foods in the world is honey, a thick and very sweet liquid that comes from bees when collecting and processing substances such as flower pollen, and which are increasingly attributed to greater benefits.

Bee honey has been in the history of man for centuries, and has been attributed properties from sacred to therapeutic, and today has many uses due to its characteristics, ranging from gastronomic, medicinal, industrial uses, and a Endless of others more that put to this product like one of the most used in the present and future life.

Honey has the characteristic of being a natural sweetener, very easy to digest, and contains minerals such as zinc, phosphorus, magnesium and potassium, vitamins including B, A and C, antioxidants such as flavonoids And phenolics, and is an excellent energy source to be a very relevant source of carbohydrates of rapid assimilation.

Among the main benefits that can be obtained when consuming the honey, they are:

• Provides energy for physical and mental activities.
• It improves memory and cognitive activities.
• It is a natural antibiotic, due to its antimicrobial properties.
• It is healing because it helps the regeneration of the skin.
• It is an effective remedy for coughing and discomfort in the upper respiratory tract.
• It is an excellent regenerator of cells.
• It has been associated as an effective remedy against headache, constipation and gastric problems like gastritis.
• Honey does not spoil! There are records of honey that has been preserved for more than 2 thousand years and is in very good condition.

At Club Omega Tree we use 100% natural honey to sweeten our products in the recipes that require it, since we always include the best ingredients for the best use of nutrients, both for their natural properties and for their combinations to achieve The maximum benefits, with an incomparable flavor.

Club Omega Tree, Serious about nutrition.

We have already talked a lot about salmon, one of the blue fish based on our Box Lunch, so today we will take a moment to talk about another of the star ingredients of our deliveries: flaxseed. Flaxseed is a seed that has uses ranging from the construction industry to cosmetics, going for food.

The use of flaxseed has increased recently as they have highlighted the great benefits of including it in food, as it is an excellent source of fiber that can help the best function of the digestive tract, the regulation of levels Blood glucose and blood pressure, as well as being one of the best sources of omega 3 fatty acids of very easy assimilation.

There are several ways to include flaxseed in the diet, such as liquefying them with some liquid and making drinkable preparations, grinding and adding it as part of any other dish, or adding whole seeds to salads and foods in general, though not at all. People are working this last presentation because they do not always manage to digest them and thus take advantage of its benefits.

The best benefits are obtained by grinding it just before consuming it, since the oils obtained from the flax when grinding it oxidize fast, and can begin to lose their properties if left to stand.

In our Box Lunch we include the best ingredients for the best use of the nutrients, both for their natural properties and for their combinations to achieve maximum benefits, with an incomparable flavor.

Club Omega Tree, Serious about nutrition.