The difficulty of maintaining a balanced diet in modern life, with its accelerated pace and information overload, often leads to unhealthy choices. However, nutritionist Álvaro Vargas insists that eating well does not require time, but rather choosing simple, quality ingredients, as he explains in his podcast A comer se aprende con Álvaro Vargas.
“"We have always thought of chorizo, sausage, cold cuts, saturated fats, white bread... No, no. A sandwich can also be healthy if we choose 100% whole wheat bread, spread it with hummus, add avocado, tomato, cucumber, arugula, and sliced black olives. This way we have an ultra-nutritious sandwich that we have made in five minutes at most."
One of Vargas's most groundbreaking statements concerns bread. He recommends consuming 100% whole wheat bread, even if it is not sourdough, as the quality of the flour is the main factor. According to the nutritionist, “a whole wheat bread without sourdough is much better than a white bread with sourdough.” This stance breaks with the recurring debate about the benefits of sourdough.
Vargas also emphasizes the importance of healthy carbohydrates, reminding us that they are the body's main energy source. He recommends opting for whole versions like whole wheat bread, pasta, rice, quinoa, and legumes, and not eliminating them from the diet. Finally, he argues that salads can be the main course if combined with legumes, nuts, and authentic whole wheat bread.
