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Because honey has some contraindications?

Thursday, August 26th, 2010

Honey is a natural sweetener that has many benefits, but also in some cases can be very dangerous, especially for babies.

This is because some mothers often to calm your children sweetened with honey natural juices when the same are very acidic, and in these conditions creates an environment highly conducive to the development of spores of Clostridium botulinum.

Because honey has some

The spores of botulism bacteria that survive are resistant to honey, and are in the environment, although in most cases are harmless to adults, due to correct heartburn, small your digestive system so can destroy Clostridium botulinum spores can cause infant botulism in children.

If at any time I asked what were the reasons why they say that we should not sweeten porridge with honey babies, it is clear that this is one of the main. So it is advisable not feed honey, nor any other artificial sweetener, unless recommended by your pediatrician, children under 18 months of age.

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Diuretic properties of maize

Thursday, July 15th, 2010

Diuretic properties of maize

The scientific name for corn is Zea Mays, and find among their active ingredients, essential oils, vegetable fats, saponins, potassium, sodium, sulfur, phosphorus and salicylic acid.

One of the most potent natural diuretics and recognized in the world, litontrico, colagogo and coletetico.

The beard of corn increases the amount of urine, and for this reason it is used where there is some need to clean the urinary tract. It is usually applied in inflammation of the bladder, as in tea is very beneficial to clear mucus from the same.

In these cases you can also use corn plasters beard, at bedtime. Note that those who consume corn often and in different preparations, enjoy good health and muscle strength, make them flexible substances, decreasing slightly increased heart beat, and urinary secretions in a tenth, allowing an appropriate performance better quality of sleep and therefore it is much more fixed.

It uses the styles and stigmas of the plant as teas and in poultices to treat problems related to the genitourinary system, and can be consumed in various dishes and prepared to take advantage of all its healthy properties.

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Corn and healthy food rich

Monday, July 12th, 2010

cornCorn is a highly prized food since ancient times, and it stands out for its richness in carbohydrates and rich in starch, making it easily digestible hydrate especially for children who consume and those who practice sports.

Accordingly to the presence of starch and carbohydrates is a highly satiating food that can calm the hunger for a long time without having to resort to other fat-rich nutrients that are not so healthy, so it is also beneficial in those consuming diets moderately to lose weight.

Your meal is very good especially when there is an intolerance to gluten, and is beneficial for those people with magnesium deficiency.

The corn silk or stigmas are used in infusions to lower blood pressure, prevent fluid retention, and when it is necessary to increase urination. (more…)

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Nutrition Basics For People With Diabetes

Sunday, May 30th, 2010

DDDiet is a vital component of the program to control diabetes. The group of professionals who follow their diabetes, they will guide you in developing a personalized meal plan to help you get appropriate levels of glucose, cholesterol and triglycerides (types of fat) in the blood. If you have diabetes Millitus (type 2), stick to your eating plan will help you maintain a correct weight and make a balance between food and insulin that your body is capable of producing. If you have insulin-dependent diabetes (type 1) is very important to stick to your eating plan to ensure a balance between insulin injection and food intake.
The Diet of a Diabetic Patient

The ideal diet is a balanced diet that meets their needs, tastes, physical activity level and lifestyle. The times, types and amount of food will be planned and adjusted especially for you. It is appropriate to try to learn a little about the principles of nutrition, and will likely have to make some adjustments in their eating habits. The better you understand your diet and the principles underlying, the greater the flexibility you can enjoy. The dietitian is the best person to help you begin the road to proper nutrition and good health. This (or are) practitioner can also help you modify your favorite recipes to fit your plan. Remember that the needs you have regarding your diet are not as worldwide. That is why the help of the dietitian is so important. Once you understand their nutritional needs, you yourself will be able to design their own menus and make important decisions about your diet.
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Nutrition Basics for People with Diabetes

While food in general contain many nutrients, it is easier to remember if separated into three groups: carbohydrates, proteins and fats.

* Carbohydrates These foods include bread, potatoes, rice, biscuits, sugar, fruits, vegetables and pasta. When they are digested, carbohydrates provide energy.
* Proteins These foods include meat, poultry, fish, eggs, cheese, beans (beans) nuts and other legumes. When they are digested, proteins are used to repair processes of the body. Some proteins can also be used for energy production.
* Fats These foods include butter, margarine, oil, cream, bacon and walnuts. When digested, fat is deposited in fat cells, or used later, if necessary, to produce energy.

Your eating plan should include foods from these three groups, in amounts that promote a good control of their diabetes, at the same time provide adequate energy and material with which to repair and maintain the body.

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Tips for Healthy Eating

Wednesday, April 21st, 2010

Take time to eat and chew food thoroughly. After dinner try to spend enough time to digest before bedtime. Organize food into four meals daily.

Tips for Healthy Eating

When cooking, use methods that do not require fat, such as steamers, oven, grill, griddle or microwave. Avoid fried and sauteed.

Cook fruit and vegetables, preferably with Peel and coarsely.

Cook food without salt, add it to finish cooking in moderate amounts, can spice preparations with herbs such as parsley, tarragon, thyme, bay leaf, pepper or garlic to enhance the flavor of your food. (more…)

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Slimming foods

Monday, April 19th, 2010

The theory of negative calorie foods, also called the “fat-burning food”, is based on some foods contain fewer calories than they need to be digested, then eating them, they lose weight.

Slimming foods

For example, if you eat 40 grams of celery, which contains 7 calories, your body may burn 30 calories to digest. Therefore, net consume 23 calories, losing weight.

This type of fat burning foods are negative calorie or vegetables such as lettuce, onion, asparagus, or fruit such as mandarins, lemons, apples.

Among the foods with “negative calorie” are: (more…)

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Foods and Losing Weight

Saturday, April 17th, 2010

This article written by Rob Stone

Those of us of a certain age will remember from our childhood that in most playgrounds the ‘fatties’ were very few in number compared to today. It is difficult to remember the adults of the time but I can now remember looking back at old photos that there were very few overweight grown-ups. This was probably due to the fact that certain foods were unavailable and if they were available then they were rationed. Consequently cheese and butter and other ‘fattening’ items were hard to come by and obesity was a word not even known then.

Nowadays of course obesity is rife in the modern world and by all accounts getting worse and sadly affecting many children as well. Losing weight is therefore paramount to some of us and not a day goes by when the word ‘calorie’ is not mentioned. Regardless of what the gurus of the weight industry might want you to believe the quickest way to lose weight is simply to burn off more calories than you take in. Simple isn’t it. Well, if that was the case then why do we have such terrible obesity problems in today’s society?

The fact is it is much easier to gain weight than to lose it. This is of course a fairly obvious statement. As an example imagine filling your glass with water from the tap. If you didn’t turn off the tap when the glass was full then it would overflow into the sink. Yes? The fact is our bodies are like that except that when we overfill our ‘tank’ it gets stored as fat.

Perhaps you think it might be an easy option to lose weight by one of the low-fat diets now being bombarded at us by the media day in and day out. Think again. Simple sugars will convert themselves to body fat just as easily as fat does. Take a simple little apple for example. The sugars from that apple will go direct to where they are required most. Should the body not need these sugars straight away then lo and behold they will be almost certainly be stored for later use.

If you are really determined to lose some weight then try and stay clear of the starches and the sugars. Try and limit yourself to as much lean meat and complex carbohydrates as you can. These are used by the body over a longer period of time and consequently reduce the chance of turning into fat.

Furthermore eat small portions several times during each day rather than a single blow-out. Starving yourself for even part of the day will start to tell your body and it will lower your metabolism in preparation for what it will consider to be an advancement into starvation mode. Several small snacks throughout the day will keep your body happy and it in turn will learn to use the fuel in a more efficient manner.

The final step is to do some regular exercise. The combination of sensible eating and exercise will turn you into a far more energetic machine and you will be happier, healthier and it might even make you look better.

Rob Stone writes many articles on Health to Home Improvement and Furniture such as Solid Pine Wardrobes.

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How to prepare healthy dishes

Monday, March 22nd, 2010

How to prepare healthy dishes

Want to eat healthy, tasty and natural? So what better way to spend a little of your time to prepare a delicious dish that also meets the daily energy requirement

For this you have the proper gadgets: nonstick pans and plates that allow you to cook food without using fat. You can use a steam cooker for cooking vegetables and other foods. Wok and grill will help you make different foods with unique flavors. (more…)

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