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Fruit Consumption (II)

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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.

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Whole grains: An Integral Part of Good Nutrition

Whole grains: An Integral Part of Good Nutrition
A simple way to serve your family nutritious food is changing from refined grains whole grains. Refined grains go through a process that removes the seed and peel, and are found in products like white flour, white bread and white rice. Whole grains contain the whole grain and are found in products such as wheat and rice.

Why are whole grains so important?

Whole grains are excellent sources of vitamins and minerals, especially vitamin B, vitamin E, selenium, zinc, copper and magnesium.

The Department of Agriculture of the United States considers the grains as the foundation of good nutrition and offers recommendations on how much you should eat whole grains each family member, depending on your age and activity level.

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The 10 Foods That Can’t Be Missing in Your Diet II

Foods That Can’t Be Missing in Your Diet

  • 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?

More fruits for better health

fruits for better health

Eat more fruits for better health

The more fruit you eat, the more you will gain in health. Summer offers a lot of fruits rich that benefit the body with its properties. In the previous entry learned to make the batter that helps you lose weight with a balanced diet, it is time to add to their lives most refreshing fruit, ideal for heat, which will have a source of minerals and essential vitaminales the body needs. Moreover, in this era naturally by the body leans and cold light meals.
Do not forget that it’s best to eat fresh fruits and avoid canned or cooked because they lose or saved properties preserved, since the enzymes and some vitamins are destroyed by heat, the best way is to exploit the properties of fresh fruits and raw.

The most refreshing fruit and its properties

  • Pineapple

It is a tropical fruit of very low caloric value and provides water and fiber to the body. Furthermore, contain vitamins B, C, potassium, calcium, phosphorus and magnesium. The Pineapple aids digestion because its components has bromelain, an enzyme that facilitates protein digestion, preventing stomach heaviness after meals. It is ideal to consume diets because it is a diuretic and helps eliminate toxins because of their high water content. Finally, acts as a laxative, stabilizing intestinal flora and has antiseptic power because it enhances the inflammatory conditions of the mouth or throat. The areas most influential body: kidney, bladder and prostate.

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