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Nutrition and Health

Posted by Ann Brown , December 7, 2009 — 2 comments

Humans are living organisms that are in continuous motion. Even when we are asleep we have a great brain activity. It needs, therefore, a continual supply of energy through food. 1. Balanced diet Food provides the nutrients (vitamins, minerals, fatty acids, carbohydrates and water) that allow us to be in good health. Adequate nutrition is [...]

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Nutrition in cardiovascular disease

Posted by Ann Brown , November 28, 2009 — 1 comment

Cardiovascular diseases are the leading cause of death in industrialized countries, and one of the factors that increase your risk is inadequate nutrition. Balancing your diet protect our heart. 1. What is cardiovascular disease? Cardiovascular diseases (coronary heart disease and stroke) is caused by lack of blood supply to certain organs and are the principal [...]

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