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Avoid Saturated Fats
Whenever we talk about health, saturated fat is the biggest concern to us because it is closely related to cardiovascular disease, hypercholesterolemia, overweight and obesity. What are they and what food is saturated fat? Saturated fats generally are those that come from the animal kingdom, except for oily fish (which are unsaturated and very healthy [...]
Importance of Breakfast in The Daily Diet
Break the fast Common sense shows himself to breakfast as an important food of the three or four that most people perform daily. In some cultures, breakfast reached such prominence that is considered the main meal of the day, not only for food but that compose the social role it plays. Now, from the physiological [...]
The Main Functions of Proteins
These are macromolecules composed of carbon, hydrogen, oxygen and nitrogen. Most also contain sulfur and phosphorus. They are formed by the union of several amino acids linked by peptide bonds. The order and arrangement of amino acids in a protein depends on the genetic code, DNA, of the person. Proteins constitute about 50% of the [...]
The Glycemic Index Foods
Recent studies in nutrition, maintain that an optimal diet is one in which consume low glycemic index carbohydrates and thus low glycemic load, and the results show that short-term decreases hunger and food intake calories, and long term reduces the incidence of obesity and associated chronic diseases. People who want to reduce their body weight [...]
Organic Elements
Organic substances are those with cell life, ie plants (vegetables, fruits and vegetables) or animals (beef, pork, chicken, fish, goat, etc.). Among the items are organic nutrients, to consume, produce energy (measured in calories). These nutrients are called “essential elements or substrates” They can identify three major groups: – Carbohydrates also known as carbohydrates or [...]
Tips for children to make fruit
Take fruit and vegetables daily is important to provide the body nutrients such as vitamins, antioxidants, minerals and carbohydrates. The fruit in all its varieties is a healthy food that children usually like, but not all. Some infants and children to eat fruit costs. * With the baby follows the guidelines of pediatric introduced one [...]
Don’t Forget the Vitamins and Minerals
In the diet of athletes is always present the importance of proteins and carbohydrates, but often remains relevant to the role that vitamins and minerals in the body. Certain vitamins such as B complex, are essential for the proper functioning of neuromuscular and besides, without them we can not metabolize carbohydrates well. In addition, many [...]
Overview of vitamins
Vitamins are organic molecules, even in small quantities, are essential for the proper functioning of our body. No single food contains them all, but all provide some. 1. What are they? Vitamins are organic molecules essential for the proper functioning of our body. The vast majority of vitamins are essential nutrients needed in small quantities, [...]
How Much Protein My Body Can Absorb in One Meal?
The answer depends on your story. Your body adapts to the intake, it is well researched and documented. The World Health Organization has studies the protein intake of more than a century old.
Rice Milk
Obtained from the fermentation of cooked rice grains. GI is very rich in oleic acids and carbohydrates. It is recommended for people suffering from stomach ailments. It is suitable for diabetics and in some cases, depending on the degree of intolerance, gluten-free. Properties . Rice milk is rich in natural sugars slow assimilation. . It [...]