In this episode, we talk to Teresa Marín, creator of the account María Cocinillas, a benchmark in healthy cooking, the slow lifestyle, and mindful eating. Teresa began her journey in the kitchen after facing several food intolerances, which led her to reinvent her way of understanding food and well-being. Throughout the conversation, Teresa shares what the moment was like when her intolerances appeared and how everything changed after giving birth. She tells us how life and eating are experienced in her home, the value of regaining calm and cooking without rushing, and how to learn not to associate food with emotions. Topics we explore 00:00 - Intro06:30 - When do your intolerances arrive? What do I cook if I am gluten intolerant?14:20 - After giving birth, all my intolerances disappeared15:08 - How they eat at Teresa Marín's house20:17 - What it's like to eat without rushing23:28 - Tips to get back to cooking like before29:07 - Until I was a mother, I didn't experience that "slow" moment36:33 - Comparisons39:00 - Are there friends on social media44:52 - Not bringing food into emotions52:41 - How to adapt to dietary restrictions56:28 - I eat gluten but I don't have it at home01:07:45 - My children eat healthy and without restrictions The most important moments Transition to mindful cooking [02:53]: Teresa explains how she went from architecture to creating her cooking blog due to the 2008 crisis and her interest in family recipes. Initially a hobby, the blog professionalized naturally. Food intolerances and life change [05:40]: An inflammatory process and the use of medication caused her digestive problems, including fructose, sorbitol, and SIBO intolerances. This was a turning point that led her to move to a new city and seek a more holistic approach to her health. Her blog became a resource for people with digestive problems. The emotional connection with food [11:41]: Teresa discovered that her digestive problems had an emotional origin and that her emotional state directly influences how her body processes food. After her daughter's pregnancy, her symptoms disappeared, which she attributes to a shift in her focus and emotional well-being. Eating without labels and with enjoyment [12:44]: Currently, Teresa has no dietary restrictions and advocates for cooking for enjoyment, without fear of certain foods. She proposes a diet based on natural products, but without obsessions, allowing herself occasional treats without guilt. Cooking without rushing and mindfully [18:01]: For her, cooking without rushing involves a process that goes from choosing local produce to preparing it at home. She highlights the importance of organization and attitude, and how the simple act of presenting food in an appealing way can change the experience. Motherhood and professional boundaries [27:18]: Becoming a mother led her to reevaluate her priorities, slowing down her work pace on social media to spend time with her daughter. She emphasizes the importance of setting boundaries between personal and professional life. Nutritional education for children [39:16]: Teresa and her partner educate their daughter about food naturally, without prohibitions, allowing her to try different foods and developing her awareness of what she eats. Advice for intolerances [50:19]: She recommends looking for up-to-date professionals, staying well-informed, and focusing on a basic, high-quality diet (proteins, vegetables, tubers, fruits) before replacing foods with gluten or dairy with processed versions without them. She also emphasizes the importance of checking one's emotional state and stress level. Supplementation [57:25]: She believes that supplementation can be useful due to the lower nutritional quality of modern food, but it should always be personalized and under the guidance of a professional. An inspiring chat that invites us to reconnect with cooking, to listen to our bodies, and to enjoy the process, without rushing or guilt, thanks to www.belevels.com.
