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Fruit Consumption (II)
Sulfur. Help with the burning of sugar, a bone, detoxifies, increases and strengthens hair. Found in cherries, apricots, oranges, pears, peaches, hazelnuts and almonds.
Bromo. It is found in apples, grapes and figs.
Calcium. Helps blood clotting, is in the grape, strawberry, walnut, hazelnut and almond.
Chlorine. Aids digestion, promotes growth. It is found in dates, walnuts, hazelnuts and almonds.
Copper. Essential for bone formation, anti-inflammatory, useful against arthritis. It is found in grapes, pears, oranges, almonds and hazelnuts.
Fluoride. Prevent infectious diseases and protects the bone and teeth, apples and grapes.
Phosphorus. Is the nutrient of the brain, nervous and supporting bones, apples plums, walnuts, hazelnuts, almonds.
Iron. Plum, cherry, apricot, peach, apples, pears, oranges, strawberries, walnuts, hazelnuts, almonds.
Fruit Consumption (I)
The only problem with the fruit, is that most people do not know how to eat, so as to allow your body to actually assimilate nutrients.
But, unlike other foods, with fruit the order of the factors changes the product, do not have the same effect as eating it in the dessert, main dish or an appetizer.
Observe these tips about fruit consumption:
Should be eaten fresh.
Should be eaten alone, without mixing with other food,
Do not overuse of acidic fruit juices.
It is convenient to take fruit juice after meals. It should be one hour before or an hour later.
Vegetables and fruits should not be eating the same food. Read the rest of this entry »
What is Healthy Eating?
Healthy eating is the best way to:
* Have energy all day
* Get the vitamins and minerals you need
* Stay strong for sports and other activities
* Reach your maximum height, if you are still growing
* Maintain a weight that is best for your body
* Prevent eating habits are not healthy
What is healthy eating?
* Aiming for regular meals and snacks on time
* Eat every day from all food groups, to fill your needs for growth and health
* Balance the highly nutritious food with moderate amounts of other foods like sweets and fast foods (fast foods)
* Eat when hungry and stop eating when you are full
* Learn more nutrition and making food an important part in your life
Tips For Healthy Eating
1. Do not skip meals – plan your meals and snacks.
* Believe it or not – eat 3 meals and 2 snacks is the best way to keep your energy levels and healthy weight. You’ll be more likely to overeat or to select foods low in nutrition when you’re too hungry.
* Are you going to eat outside the home? Do not get stranded – carrying food with you or know where you can buy foods that are healthy and satisfying.
2. Learn simple ways to prepare healthy food.
* Think bake, boil, broil, fry and microwave cooking healthy ways of cooking instead of frying your food.
* Try dried herbs (basil, oregano, parsley) and spices (lemon pepper, chili powder, garlic powder) to spice up your meals, instead of adding butter, margarine and gravy.
* Take off the skin and fat from meat, you will continue receiving the nutrition they need and continue to enjoy the rich flavor – and it is healthier for your heart!
3. Sugar is “power void” – avoid eating too much.
* Carbonated beverages and soft drinks are a big source of empty energy. This means they contain a lot of energy that do not need and few vitamins, minerals, protein and fiber. Try diet soda or unsweetened drinks, and water instead of soda and juice. Even unsweetened juices contain a lot of energy that do not need. But do not overdo it – it is OK to take 2 small glasses of regular soda or juice a day.
* The sugar in desserts, cookies and candy. Occasionally you place in your diet to these foods, but be sure to eat nutritious foods by eating sweets.
4. Pay attention to your body and what you eat.
* Eat slowly. Try to relax and eat slowly so that your meals last at least 20 minutes, since that is the time it takes for you to feel full.
* Listen to your body. Come when you’re hungry and stop eating when you are full it will help your body to balance energy needs and has to feel comfortable. Ask yourself: Am I eating because I have hunger, or because I have stressed or bored?
* Try foods that are hot (soups, cooked cereal, cocoa) and foods high in fiber (whole grains, vegetables, beans) to make you feel full.
5. Stay healthy and happy – avoid thinking about diets.
* There are no good foods or bad. All foods that are consumed in moderation can be part of a healthy diet.
* You do not need to buy foods that are fat-free diet. Fat-free foods or dietary supplements are not necessarily low in calories – some of them add sugar to replace the fat!
* YOU are more important than your weight or your body size – Believe! Your health and happiness can be hurt by drastic weight loss plans. If you have not yet reached your adult height, excessive weight loss could interfere with your growth, even if you are overweight. For youth who are growing, it is important to maintain a stable weight as you grow, instead of focusing on weight loss. If you’re overweight and want to make changes in your food intake and your lifestyle, ask your doctor (a) to give you a referral to a nutritionist.
Nutrition and Longevity
Good nutrition has many benefits for health and welfare, but without doubt the most interesting is the question of the marked improvement in the quality of life. There is evidence that the oldest people, besides having a unique genetic makeup, have been lifelong healthy eating habits that enhanced their health and their immune systems.
There are some foods that are essential in the daily diet and are considered extensions of life. The most important components of these products are antioxidants, which prevent cell aging. Among these we mention:
Benefits of Fennel
Fennel is a plant native to the Mediterranean basin and was used by our ancestors to many dishes. Despite being an excellent food and great health benefits, fennel is resisted by many people, perhaps because of its intense flavor and aniseed.
Fennel plant can be eaten while the stems, such as leaves and seeds, and vegetables that integrates a group of antioxidant nutrients, in addition to being an excellent natural antibiotic and diuretic.
Seven Day Cabbage Soup Diet
There is no real sense of hunger, because many foods are consumed at will. The purgative soup can “cleanse” the body. This diet is economical and easy to follow. It may be an alternative to lose weight quickly, but you will then have to adopt a healthy lifestyle to keep the line and health.
Stages
Day 1: Cabbage soup and fruit, except bananas. Day 2: Soup and vegetables. Do not eat legumes such as corn, peas and dry beans. At dinner you can taste a potato baked, topped with a little butter. Do not touch the fruit of the day. Day 3: Cabbage soup, fruit (except bananas) and vegetables. Day 4: Cabbage soup, skim milk will and up to 8 bananas. Day 5: Cabbage soup, 300 and 500 grams of beef and up to six fresh tomatoes. Drink 7 to 8 glasses of water in order to purify the body. Day 6: Cabbage soup and beef, grilled chicken without skin or calf. Drink with vegetables as desired. Day 7: Cabbage soup and brown rice, vegetables and fruit juices without sugar at will.
The Cabbage Soup Diet
The basic diet of cabbage soup diet is low in calories 7 days. There are several versions of this scheme, but all include the consumption of large amounts of cabbage soup associated with specific foods.
Some say that cabbage has the property to burn calories. The purpose of the cabbage soup diet is to eat cabbage soup, adding some food every day. This system of 7 days (to be followed by a stabilization phase of 7 days) is based on the absorption of a low-calorie soup, combined with 2 or 3 other foods depending on the day. Everything to eat at will. The soup is made from seasonal vegetables (onion, cabbage, tomato, celery, carrot …), boiled for ten minutes without fat, then simmered until tender. They are not mashed or mixed to increase the satiating effect. You can vary your soup in the kitchen with spices. Side beverages, teas and unsweetened coffee and water are allowed.
27 Kinds of Green Tea Benefits
When compared with other types of beverages, tea proved more useful. This beverage can prevent or help cure ailments similar to severe influenza kinds of cancer. Type of tea can also be selected according to their respective tastes.
Here are 27 kinds of benefits that green tea is based on research results:
1. Can prevent and reduce high blood pressure
2. Prevent blood sugar levels are high
3. Lower cholesterol
4. Lower the risk of heart disease
5. Reduce the risk of stroke
6. Helps the body fight the virus (such as influenza virus)
7. Can inhibit the decrease in nerve function
8. Improve cognitive function
Health Benefits of Strawberry
The strawberry fruit is very popular in the world. Since ancient times, it grows in America, Asia and Europe. The mill takes its name from its delicate fragrance, its scent (Fragaria vesca in Latin). There are many varieties of strawberries.
Season
The strawberry season runs from May to July.
Dietary
The strawberry is rich in water and low energy (35 kcal in 100g).
Its fiber content is high for a fruit.
Its mineral content is moderate, but varied and balanced.
Its high vitamin C is remarkable.
* Vitamin C (60 mg per 100g);
* Potassium (152 mg per 100g);
* Phosphorus (23 mg per 100g);
* Calcium (20 mg per 100g);
* Magnesium (12 mg per 100g);
* Iron (0.40 mg per 100g).