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Summer Food Tips
Summer is a time of change not only in physical activity, but also in food. The heat and increased physical activity make it light and refreshing drink products such as fruits, vegetables and yogurts, which have excellent nutritional properties. Yoghurt Probiotics are, along with fruits and vegetables, products consumed during the summer. The resulting fermented [...]
Chia Seeds to Against Cholesterol
Chia seeds are considered by many experts as the natural exponent to combat cholesterol. Its various properties to combat high cholesterol have become very fashionable lately. But how are consumed chia seeds against cholesterol? Of course, can be eaten as they are. Still, there are much more palatable alternative to be able to do so. [...]
Types of Hypertriglyceridemia
Hypertriglyceridemia is a metabolic disease had high levels of blood triglycerides. While speaking of hypertriglyceridemia in general, there are different types. To understand more about this disease I will bring information on how it is presented in its various forms. When you have triglyceride levels above 150 mg / dl, are indicating a status of [...]
Chocolate Brownies Reduced Fat
Chocolate brownies recipe for hypercholesterolaemia Several studies prove that the black chocolate, consumed in moderation is an ally of cardiovascular health. It is therefore possible to incorporate diet and occasionally eat tasty preparation that would reduce and control cholesterol. In this note I will bring a chocolate brownie recipe lower in fat. An ideal dessert [...]
Amaranth Tea Against Cholesterol
Amaranth is a plant, whose scientific name is Amaranthus tricolor. It has various medicinal properties, among which we can mention the property of lowering cholesterol. Amaranth is a food that can be consumed in different ways, including through their tea or infusion. This is another natural alternative that you have to fight bad cholesterol or [...]
False Nutrition Points II
3. The food “light” thin The food “light” if indeed they are, provide fewer calories than the same foods do not “light.” But still provide a certain amount of calories. Usually this contribution is 30% -50% less than the same product does not “light.” What is certain is that you might not get fat but [...]
False Nutrition Points I
1. The blend of carbohydrates and proteins fattening Generally take the hydrates and the separated proteins is virtually impossible because most foods have protein in their composition and carbohydrate predominates although either. So both components are so usual food like bread or milk. The effectiveness of the diet is coupled to the dishes are less [...]
False Nutrition – Misperceptions About Alcohol
There are many false beliefs about nutrition that are accepted as true by most people. Statements are without foundation and may even interfere with proper nutrition. How much you know about nutrition? 1. The alcohol removes the cold Alcohol is a vasodilator. Makes the skin capillaries dilate so that more blood gets to them. This [...]
False Nutrition – Meals Fattening
6. The donuts are less fattening than bread Like bread, bagels are made with flour, water and salt. In this case the tail has lost water and no fresh bread. Thus an equal amount (weight) of breadsticks and bread have more calories the breadsticks as almost all the weight is “food” and the bread has [...]
False Nutrition – Breakfast Fattening
4. Breakfast fattening Breakfast is the main meal of the day. At night there is no significant physical activity but our body continues to consume calories to cover the functioning of the brain, kidney, lung, heart, etc. After all night without eating, the onset of daily activity needs an input of energy. This energy must [...]