Archive for the ‘Nutrition’ Category
The importance of a good breakfast
It is curious to see the increase in percentage of children (and adults) who do not eat breakfast or take anything (just a coffee or two cookies) and what is clear is that the absence of a good breakfast markedly diminished school performance (the brain always need “fuel” to perform at maximum)
Moreover when the student goes to lunch two things can happen:
- The student is as “low” energy that has not just appetite. Many people say that same thing happens when I spent lunchtime.
- That the drop in glucose with them by unchecked devour everything they find. It is impossible for them to chew quietly as his body sends the order to eat all they can to fill “the tank”. It is a survival mechanism that we have. After the binge will slow digestion and will enter a sleep that will prevent them take the first class in the afternoon.
Turmeric
Turmeric is often known as a component of curry but is one of the species with the properties, benefits or medical indications.
Here in the West is being, during the last decades, the subject of many studies to confirm and explain the reason for their properties.
The active component of turmeric is curcumin, which gives in addition to its distinctive yellow Turmeric.
Properties and indications of Curcuma
Highly recommended for pain relief because it has a good anti-inflammatory power. People with arthritis found in turmeric a good ally and that relieves pain and promotes the elimination of toxins.
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Broccoli, broccoli or broccoli is a vegetable of the cruciferous family that is increasingly fashionable for its nutrients and multiple properties.
Properties of broccoli, broccoli
- His contribution Zinc promotes better function of the prostate and sperm quality.
- People with macular degeneration trend should not lose sight of their diet because the broccoli is very rich in lutein.
- Ideal for people who need high folic acid and iron (pregnant, nursing, anemic, etc.).
- Broccoli is a vegetable much to consider in Menopause since like soya (soy) acts as a phytoestrogen, which provides both Calcium.
- Very convenient for people who need vitamin K (prevents bleeding)
- Appropriate in cases of constipation for good supply of fiber.
Coenzyme Q-10 is an enzyme whose properties or functions are intended to produce energy to be, at once, a good cardiovascular protector.
What is coenzyme Q10?
Coenzymes are molecules that are needed to carry out many enzymatic reactions in the body. We might say that make our body work in a more effective.
Coenzyme Q10, in particular, helps to “make energy” because although the body can in theory get all the raw materials necessary for obtaining the energy above that is not enough if the transformation mechanism is malfunctioning. It would be “the spark” that starts the process of converting food into energy. Without the coenzyme Q10 can not produce “the spark” and therefore energy.
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Did you know that vitamins, minerals and nutritional supplements should be taken each in its proper time to use them well?
Once it was decided that nutritional supplements are to manage, we must know a set of guidelines for best benefits.
Firstly it is advisable, where possible, shared intake in divided doses throughout the day.
For example, if you are taking a multivitamin whose intake is two tablets a day, take one in the morning with breakfast and one at noon with lunch.
It will be very important to respect the action of synergy between nutrients.
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Functions of the proteins in our body
They are the majority nitrogenous component of the diet and the body have a purely structural role or plastic, this means that we help to build and regenerate our tissues and may not be replaced by carbohydrates or fats for not containing nitrogen.
However, besides this function, also are characterized by:
- Regulatory functions, are raw material for the formation of digestive juices, hormones, plasma proteins, hemoglobin, vitamins and enzymes that carry out chemical reactions that take place in the body.
- Proteins are defensive in antibody formation and regulatory factors that act against infections or foreign agents.
- Transport, oxygen transport proteins such as hemoglobin in blood.
- If necessary also play a role by providing energy 4 kcal. per gram of energy to the body.
Protein and sports are today, a close relationship but it is important to discard the false myths to optimize all of its properties.
What are proteins?
Proteins are one of three essential components of nutrition with lipids (fats) and carbohydrates (sugar).
Proteins play a role in the creation of new tissues. In a simple example are like the bricks of the body, hence the interest for the sport as it helps build muscle and especially its “repair” after great effort.
Myths on proteins and sport
- There is a widespread misconception that the more protein will reach larger muscles of the athlete. What invites incorrectly consumption of protein, whether natural or tablet.
Is it credible that eating less life expectancy increases when, really, we can see that half the planet each day die from lack of food?
Are they older people who are starving countries?
Obviously the answer is no because they have great nutritional deficiencies that cause them to many diseases.
So why eat less life expectancy increases?
When referring to eating less life expectancy increases are talking about that limiting calorie intake can improve the longevity of the individual. To date, all experiments (animals) have had remarkable results as to limit their food and give only 60% of normal calories increased longevity by 20 and 40%.
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Chlorophyll has very special properties such as its high deodorizing activity, fights bad breath caused by snuff and combats anemia. Want to know more properties or benefits of chlorophyll and knowing how best to take it?
Description of chlorophyll
Chlorophyll is the green pigment present in plants and algae and is the basic element for converting the sun’s energy in the process of photosynthesis.
Chlorophyllin is a compound that is derived from chlorophyll. In contrast to chlorophyll, chlorophyllin is water soluble and has the same properties than she.
Chlorophyll and chlorophyllin can be found as dietary supplements, in tablet or liquid.
Shares of chlorophyll
Chlorophyll, in addition to providing vital energy from photosynthesis, detoxifies and oxygenates your cells very effectively, with the advantage of being a food 100% natural and extremely healthy.
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The ginger drink is a recipe from our friend Graciela, ideal for when seeking a refreshment with tonic and a rich flavor and original. It is economical, easy to prepare and has the advantage that they can prepare almost instantly.
Ingredients for Ginger drink
- 1 ½ liters of water.
- Shells (skin) and seeds of 6 blocks.
- Minced ginger (½ tsp)
- 4 cloves.
- 1 slice of cinnamon.
- 1 shell (skin) of half a lemon.
- 1 shell (skin) in half.
- 3 peppercorns.