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List of foods harmful to your metabolism

November 4, 2021October 27, 2021 by admin

What are the harmful foods for your metabolism? The metabolism is one of those bodily processes that are surrounded by myths. Many people make claims about metabolism and it’s functioning without having much idea of what they are talking about, so these misconceptions spread and become beliefs that take root in popular knowledge and that … Read more

Endocrine disruptors: Substances that affect hormonal health

July 30, 2023May 17, 2019 by admin

Endocrine disruptor is understood as any chemical substance external to the organism that possesses the hormonal activity and that, once introduced into the organism, simulates, interferes or blocks the production, metabolism or action of the body’s own hormones. This can cause adverse effects on the health of the intact organism or its offspring.

Acrylamide: What it is and why you should avoid it

September 22, 2024May 22, 2018 by admin

The acrylamide is currently one of the substances of which more is being talked about in relation to health. It is a chemical compound that develops during the thermal process of certain foods, during which they are exposed to temperatures above 120º. It is common to find acrylamide in everyday products such as French fries, coffee, or even babies’ baby food, among others.

Diet for oral cancer prevention

July 30, 2023September 21, 2017 by admin

What to eat to keep out oral cancer of your mouth? Diet is one of the best allies for the prevention of oral cancer.

The diet for oral cancer prevention puts special emphasis on healthy habits and bet on natural and seasonal foods (vegetables, fruits, and fish).

Fruits and vegetables are key to a healthy and balanced diet, a source of essential nutrients (antioxidants, vitamins and minerals) and an excellent protector against oral tumors. Something as simple as eating 5 pieces of fruit and vegetables a day helps prevent the onset of this type of cancer. Food alone does not prevent cancer but does favor a reduction in the risk of developing it.

Scientists discover that maca prevents Alzheimer’s

July 30, 2023August 14, 2017 by admin

Science finds that maca prevents Alzheimer’s, a neurodegenerative disease that causes loss of memory and memories, among other consequences. Maca, originally from the Peruvian Andes, is a valuable plant for health.

Considered a sacred food by the Incas, today maca is a superfood because of its high content of essential nutrients for the body (vitamins, minerals, amino acids, antioxidants …). An ally of the first order for the health that adds to its properties plus one, and as important as helping to delay the symptoms of diseases like Alzheimer’s.

How to get vitamin B at breakfast

July 30, 2023May 6, 2017 by admin

Getting a rich, varied and balanced breakfast that provides us with the necessary nutrients is often not easy because of the pace of life we have, so in many cases, it is important to have quality nutritional supplements that help us get necessary vitamin B at breakfast. Here we give you the keys to get it.

Hypertension: 6 Foods to Avoid

May 27, 2023April 27, 2017 by admin

Some foods influence hypertension and, therefore, health. Monitoring what we eat is a key premise for controlling blood pressure levels. We discover what foods we should avoid on a priority basis.

If you have high blood pressure you are putting your heart and cerebrovascular health at risk. What to do? First, check the diet and avoid salty foods as a priority, since salt is the main enemy.

Foods that can cause swelling

October 29, 2016October 24, 2016 by admin

Many people know that foods high in fat cause stomach bloating and heaviness, but they are not the only ones. A recent study discovered a group of foods that can also be the cause of that annoying swelling. Let’s know what they are, because it cause swelling and we should avoid it.

It is said that probiotics that contains the yogurt operate as a stomach soothing, worse some types of yogurt may be doing more harm than good. Some dairy products contain levels of lactose sugar molecule, which in turn produce gas bubbles and swelling. Not all yogurts are bad, if they are below 12 grams of sugar may be out of this list, unfortunately most exceeds 30 grams.

5 foods that help strengthen your joints

April 16, 2017April 8, 2016 by admin

Every athlete has suffered in some moment some injury to articulate as a result of an excess of exercise, poor training or inadequate warm up. These are annoying lesions that involve pain and inflammations causing the athlete have ceased its activity to get a proper recovery.

But what power can do in this regard? A good joint health also depends on proper nutrition, as some foods have certain properties that can help maintain it.

Water: The joints are bathed in synovial fluid, which allows to reduce the friction between the cartilage and other tissues, quilting them and lubricating them in the movement. Water intake contributes to synthesize the synovial fluid and get adequate lubrication to articulate level. It is therefore very important to take an adequate intake of water or isotonic drinks before, during and after exercise. Drink 2L of water a day is enough to meet the body’s needs.

Five foods that burn fat

October 29, 2016June 23, 2015 by admin

You can not deny that those rolls of fat that accumulates in areas of the stomach, hips and back are a headache for men and women who want to show off a royal body every summer.

And there is nothing worse for your metabolism and overall health that subjecting the body to those calls starvation diets to lose weight and look good in a bathing suit. It is best to eat intelligently to include in the daily diet foods that speed up metabolism and therefore help burn body fat in a more efficient manner.

The dietitian means that we should not skip any meals. You have to eat a good breakfast and, hence, have a small meal every 3 to 4 hours. This is the most effective way to control weight.