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If we listen to the saying, an apple a day keeps the doctor away. And it is not unreasonable, especially if we consider the significant benefits that the humble apple can contribute to our health, with the advantage that there are many varieties, making it hard not to find one that we like and to help us be healthy.

The apple is rich in a substance called pectin, a soluble fiber that is very beneficial for our digestive system as it helps to balance it. Pectin helps protect the stomach, so it is recommended to treat ulcers and digestive aid digestion.

On the other hand, pectin also helps control cholesterol levels, and different studies have confirmed that taking two apples a day can do to reduce your cholesterol by 10%. Read the rest of this entry »

After the summer is the collection of almonds. This is nuts that are good to eat natural but can also be enjoyed in countless recipes. Thus it has been a varied and tasty diet, in the case of almonds, one of the most sought after in the cold months are the pralines. However, the union of two energetic ingredients such as almonds and sugar, can lead to loss of balance diet. Eating a small portion of this powerful, calorie and nutritious snack is always good to be done in moderation.

The almonds in addition to being very good for its sweet taste, are made from raw almonds to adding a coating of caramelized sugar. Thus, nuts take the dark color typical of roasted sugar and crunchy texture is a delight for gourmands. The nutritive properties resulting from the combination of its only two ingredients: almonds and sugar added. The almonds themselves already contain a high energy intake (589 Kcal/100 g) due to its high fat content (54 g/100 g) and protein (19 g/100 g). While that covers caramel sweetness and contributes further increases the energy value of these foods, which are considered as valid for heating. Read the rest of this entry »

Several studies have appointed the health risks associated with coffee. However, it now seems to be shown that coffee and cancer are unrelated.

Although previous research has yielded conflicting data on the effects of coffee on health, a recent study by the Autonomous University of Madrid shows that there is no link between coffee consumption and cancer deaths.

To make matters worse, another study by the University of North Dakota said that habitual coffee consumption protects against Alzheimer’s.

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The so-called anti-inflammatory diet is actually a lifelong diet that provides health and helps to control weight.

The anti-inflammatory diet has recently gained popularity in the United States because several authors have identified it as a variation of the Mediterranean diet. The objective of this diet is to counteract the inflammatory diet due to food procesadis: rich in omega-6 fatty acids but low in omega-3.

The inflammation in the body lead to poor health and eating to avoid constant inflammation promotes better health and can alleviate the disease.

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Among the properties of garlic are the following: is antiseptic, antibacterial, reduces cholesterol levels, and purifies the blood.

Among the many benefits of the consumption of garlic, there is one more: the garlic diet, hence the use of garlic is recommended for many types of diets to lose weight.

This property of the garlic, like many others, seems to be due to the presence in the composition of a substance called allicin, which would not only lose weight, but also controlling it.

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To delay aging note the preventive role of certain foods.

1. CHOCOLATE

This sweetness is full of polyphenols (antioxidants) and magnesium antidote to stress. It also stimulates production of endorphins, hormones of well being.

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You want to be in good mood as often as possible? Sometimes you have the blues? Just a small annoyance can be cracked nervously? You know you’re often in a bad mood or your surroundings you once said that you are changing mood too? Believe it or not, but a dietary deficiency may be the culprit.

3 foods to eat to be cheerful:

1) Egg
When you’re in the fog, you can not always do things as you want, which can lead to frustration and eventually depression. Proteins increase your alertness and energy. If you do not eat enough, eat a boiled egg (the white provides proteins).

Not only egg you wake up, but it will also give you a dose of vitamin D, another known mood optimizer that increases the amount of serotonin in the brain (where it acts as a neurotransmitter or neurotransmitter). Eating eggs can certainly help you to be cheerful.

2) Whole Grains
Carbohydrates trigger the release of insulin into the bloodstream, which relaxes and soothes your tensions. If you eat refined carbohydrates, like pasta or traditional snacks high in sugar, you get a little happy buzz at first but then a huge collapse.

Complex carbohydrates like whole grains (brown rice, quinoa, oats …) are burned more regularly so you can help keep the good mood longer. Read also: How to choose good carbs when doing shopping.

3) Spinach
Lack of folic acid lowers levels of serotonin in your brain that can cause depression. Eat spinach to accompany your main dish for more than 50% of recommended intake per day of folic acid.

As a bonus, the spinach contain magnesium, a mineral which has effects relaxants and tranquilizers, although useful in helping you to be cheerful.