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Vitamins and Minerals for Healthy Bones

Saturday, May 22nd, 2010

Vitamins and Minerals for Healthy Bones

Bones are a body part that is usually forgotten until a grandmother reminds us, with the word “osteoporosis” how important it is and what it means to care for the body to keep them healthy. Specify what vitamins and minerals essential for healthy bones and strong.

Please note:

* Calcium is the most important mineral in bone formation and is necessary for muscle contraction, transmission of nerve impulses, clotting blood and many more. When the level of calcium in the blood sample scarcity, the body will take the bones to maintain the correct balance. Enough to drink three glasses of milk daily to give our body the right dose of calcium.
* Phosphorus: A mineral that must be in perfect balance with calcium to keep bones strong. It is not advisable to be exceeded in this mineral, because it can cause calcium loss. (more…)

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50 Healthy Foods IV

Friday, March 19th, 2010

Milk

Milk
A veneer of bones, which protects with calcium. The most common bone disease is osteoporosis, which must be prevented from childhood, a crucial time of life. Hence, children have to take three to four units of milk each day. And then, in women during menopause is critical.

Yogurt
Oh, lactose, this headache for almost 30% of the population. If you have an intolerance to milk must turn to dairy products. Its nutritional value is very similar to that of milk, but the taste and consistency give personality. Both, which protects the intestinal flora, preventing diarrhea and infections. No that is not like: there are flavors to give and take.

Spices
Asia grew them and now there is no corner of the world that do not use them in your kitchen. In antiquity its importance was such that were attributed magical properties, aphrodisiac and healing. Used wisely, they enrich and enhance the flavors recipes. The peppers are irritating to the stomach lining, so to be used shortly. Parsley is one of the most used and provide vitamin C and minerals. Another advantage of spices: his long life.

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