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It is a vegetable rich in water that is usually consumed much more in summer but you should not miss on any diet throughout the year as it has diuretic properties, it is also very relaxing and beneficial for the care of our skin.

The high content of vitamin A makes it a very healthy plant for vision care, strengthening the skeletal system and for the proper functioning of the immune system.

On the other hand, the cucumber is rich in folates involved in the production of red and white blood cells and the formation of antibodies that strengthen the body’s immune system. Read the rest of this entry »

A very good choice to make and is super easy to make at home is the iced tea. The properties of tea are very interesting, such as green tea provides vitamin C, minerals and essential oils. The amount of vitamin C in green tea is comparable to the amount you can find in a glass of orange juice.

However, any type of tea has several benefits, so have it ready in your fridge can be perfectly healthy. Tea is rich in potassium, folic acid, niacin, manganese, vitamin B, B1 and B2.

Specifically some of the benefits of iced tea are:
* Vitamins, minerals, polyphenols and alkaloids.
* Help you stay alert and more focused, it also benefits mental agility.
* Stimulates the nervous system and is diuretic.
* Improved defenses and combats anemia.
* It provides zero calories (when you consume sugar, of course).

Tea is a drink that can be consumed throughout the year, warm in winter (obviously), and summer ice cream. To make your iced tea must only make a good strong tea and allow to cool.

The pumpkin or squash is a favored food, both in design and taste between soft and sweet, with properties very valuable nutrients for our body and health.

Beyond that we are in October, the month of Halloween in America, pumpkins, in all its varieties and forms are always an option to consider when designing our plan nutritious and healthy food.

I propose in this post then review some of pumpkins properties and highlights of this nutrient-rich vegetable fiber, vitamin C, beta carotene and ideal to consume if you are on a diet for their low calorie content.

Properties of pumpkins:
- Thanks to their content of antioxidants, helps strengthen the body’s defenses.
- Your juice is an excellent detoxifying the body and good laxative.
- Pumpkins are also rich in beta carotene, which makes them allies when it comes to preventing heart disease and certain cancers, such as prostate, cervix and lung.
- So, too, can be recommended in cases of people being treated for cataracts, as these patients often have low levels of beta and alpha-carotene.
- They stimulate the pancreas and helps regulate blood sugar levels.
- They favor the elimination of mucus from the lungs, bronchial and throat.

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Honey is a product made by bees from the nectar base of plants and a mixture of water and two simple sugars glucose and fructose. The more fructose syrup has the lighter color will be.

While honey does not make a lot of nutrients, beyond the simple carbohydrates, is considered a healthy sweetener option that refined white sugar.

Another benefit of honey on sugar is that it provides fewer calories per 100 grams of product value is 288 calories, while sugar contains 394 calories for the same amount.

The flavor of honey can change depending on the type of bees that produce and flowers have been used. One of the most soft and tasty is the acacias.

A honey also have been attributed, from ancient civilizations, several healing properties: among which are antiseptic, tonic, calming, diuretic and laxative. Even today, this natural sweetener retains its reputation as a remedy for respiratory diseases, especially to loosen and reduce phlegm.

Finally you share a trick with honey than you have in mind when you feel your sore throat or trouble: Try to mix a drink with two teaspoons of honey and the juice of half a lemon mixed in a glass of hot water, you will see that softens.

Small meals are ways to maintain an adequate level of energy and also prevent much eat main meals so we help control weight. Therefore we must be careful when choosing snacks, which are ideal fruits, vegetables, cereals, breads and dairy products because they provide us with vitamins and nutrients our body needs.

Here is a list of snacks with less than 101 calories:

* A boiled egg and a small carrot = 100 calories: The eggs and carrots prevent eye diseases due to its content of lutein and vitamin A.
* A pear and a slice of ricotta or cottage cheese = 100 calories: The pear is a very healthy fruit because it eliminates stress and improves memory. The cheese has a high level of probiotics that help to have a beautiful skin and hair.
* A slice of bread (preferably rye) and cottage cheese = 100 calories two figs: Figs are a good source of potassium, fiber and calcium. Help control blood pressure, treat constipation and other digestive disorders, and could be a great support in weight management. Read the rest of this entry »

We all know that eating sugary soft drinks is not a healthy habit, but we also understand that it is not easy to reduce or eliminate their consumption of the diet, as they have a strong addictive because they have simple sugars as well as caffeine and other chemicals.

However, hid many of its adverse effects on the body and know you can add reasons to reduce your intake, therefore, we give you 10 reasons to reduce consumption of soft drinks and health benefit or at least eliminate the risks of taking soft drinks as a daily drink. It should be noted that we base the following reasons in colas, because they are the most consumed

• Increase the risk of osteoporosis because they have phosphoric acid, which prevents proper absorption of calcium.
• Increase the risk of caries due to high content of simple sugars.
• They are addictive.
• You can be the cause of kidney stones due to oxalate content
• Involve a high economic cost that negatively impacts health, as water is healthier and much less impressive in his pocket.
• Chemicals and the high concentration of sugars and acid pH can generate, if consumption is continued, gastritis or other alterations in the digestive tract.
• They have diuretic effect and do not collaborate with adequate hydration.
• Increase the risk of obesity and type 2 diabetes.
• Can cause nervousness and insomnia if consumed in excess due to caffeine.
• We do not provide essential nutrients, only provide empty calories.

Here are 10 good reasons to understand that soft drinks should not be present every day in our diet, let alone be chosen for hydration drink or take regularly, as they can generate much more harmful effects of those who believe and not only due to high sugar content, but their chemical compounds.

Therefore, it is best to book the refreshments for special occasions and every day, choosing natural and healthy options such as the water or fruit juice if you want something sweeter without harmful substances.

• Granada: A fruit full of antioxidants and lowers blood pressure. You can add juice or eaten their seeds in salads or desserts.

• Dried plums: Also very rich in antioxidants. Excellent for dessert, to recharge energy, or to accompany desserts or cereal.

• Pipes, or pumpkin seeds: They have large amounts of Magnesium, which reduces the risk of early death and contributes to the smooth muscle function. They can be eaten like sunflower seeds or include in a homemade granola.

• Canned Sardines: Dr. Bowden calls it “healthy eating canned” because it contains omega 3, calcium, iron, magnesium, phosphorus, potassium, copper and manganese. They can be eaten straight from the can, with bread, in salads or cakes.

• Turmeric: One of the spices that make up the curry, has anti-inflammatory and protects against cancer. It is used to flavor various dishes or meals.

• Canned Pumpkin: Plant fiber and rich in carotenoids, has few calories and is ideal for eating with cinnamon or nutmeg.

The products listed by the doctor are also easily available and cheap. For diversifying our diet and health nurture.

Which of all these are missing in your daily diet?

The nutritionist and author of “The 150 healthiest foods in the world” produced a short list of those who are easily obtained, but often do not include in our diet.

Eating a varied diet is essential for healthy living, and while this is a tiny portion of the long list of healthy foods from Jonny Bowden, their inclusion may contribute to a more healthy and balanced diet.

The list includes:

* Beets: Their pigments are antioxidants and protect against cancer, is an excellent source of folic acid and is very tasty salad. Its nutrients are better preserved if it is not consumed cooked, so a good alternative can be grated and raw intake.

• Cabbage: It has sulfur compounds which assist in the fight against cancer. It can be eaten with sauce, in salads, sandwiches, sandwiches or other preparations.

• Chard: Its high content of carotenoids protect eye health. It can be prepared fried, in salads, baked snacks, cakes or potatoes.

• Cinnamon: Helps control blood sugar and blood cholesterol. It may be added in coffee sprinkled on desserts or puddings.

First, we must say that in a weight loss plan, no foods are better or more important than another, so everyone should be included if we want to lose weight safely, without risk of shortages and building patterns that endure over time.

In the case of proteins, it is important to realize that protein foods are not only the meat, dairy and eggs, but that other sources of plant proteins also play an important role in the diet, such as dried fruits, legumes or cereals.

Proteins are the most nutrient satiety cause, since they are the primary macronutrient that is digested in the stomach because it is this body which has the enzymes for degradation. For this reason, keep your digestive system busy and sent signals to the brain are responsible for calming the appetite.

Furthermore, there is still little confirmed theory, which posits that the rise in blood amino acids, a product of protein metabolism, the feeling of hunger.

On the other hand, effective saciógena is higher in protein compared to carbohydrates or fats, which means that the feeling of satiety or lack of appetite lasts longer after eating a meal rich in protein.

All these factors would indicate that the proteins contribute to weight loss, but are not magic nor thinning alone. In addition, consider the quality of protein ingested and the source of the same, since the consumption of meat in abundance can lead to excess fat coupled with blood lipid disorders.

Even abuse proteins can damage kidney function, so it is important that the proteins are present in moderate amounts on a weight loss plan, because this way we obtain its benefits, preserve muscle mass, and we will damage other aspects the body.

In conclusion, protein help you lose weight and their inclusion in the diet is necessary to maintain all body functions in order, so as to calm the appetite more effectively. Of course, we must not forget that it is useless if they consume protein foods are not accompanied by other foods, adequate calories and physical activity, factors necessary for healthy weight loss.

When we try to lose weight, the main enemy that often occurs is hunger and food craving, therefore, learning what foods may help curb your appetite, is a tool that helps us lose weight.

Satiety is the feeling of fullness after eating, depending on several factors, one food or meal has more influence than others in our body. So do not forget the following factors that can calm the appetite more quickly.

Time in the stomach: depending on the composition of the food, if it takes longer in the stomach, the feeling of satiety that occurs when the body is superior. For example, fat and protein and fiber, remains longer in the stomach.
* Digestibility: the faster a food is digested, the lower the saturation that causes the body and its duration. Therefore, raw foods, more spicy and rich in fiber provide more satiety to be more difficult to digest.
* Volume of food: how much greater the more the volume strain caused in the stomach and the greater the feeling of satiety.
* Glycemic Index: foods with low glycemic index because they keep more satiating levels of blood glucose levels stable for longer.
* Cooking: the method and cooking time influence satiety, because a long boil facilitate subsequent digestion of food, however, cooking in the oven, not break all the food macromolecules and thus, their time spent in the stomach is larger and provides more satiety.
* Consistency: when food is harder, requires more chewing and higher satiety. Also, stay in the stomach also will be higher.
* Food Time: the body takes a minimum of 20 minutes to receive the signal that there is something in our digestive system, so if you eat slowly, we arrive at this time with less food, which favor a lower intake and with it, the weight loss.
* Temperatures: extreme cold and very hot, provide greater satiety in stimulating the digestive system and we receive extra flavor.

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