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What foods are beneficial for the body


2010
04.21

 foods are beneficiaThere is much talk of food consumption in excess can cause weight gain significantly, but is there a natural method to help eliminate toxins and burn fat?

Some of those in the book are the black chocolate, egg and orange, and a list of “natural cocktail” that can be drunk without generating feelings of “guilt.”

The website recommends that while its consumption is favorable, you should not miss a physician and nutritionist, who are the best people to create a diet and the type of foods consumed.

Why the Spanish Health Ministry plans to reduce salt consumption society


2010
04.19

salt consumption societyThe Ministry of Health and Social Policy and the Spanish Agency for Food Safety and Nutrition presented a plan to reduce salt intake. The reason: In Spain we eat twice daily salt than recommended (one teaspoon) the World Health Organization (WHO). Arriving at the level that indicates the WHO, would avoid the year 20,000 30,000 strokes and heart problems.

Since reduction is impossible in a short time by half the consumption of the condiment, health authorities have decided to do it gradually. The first objective is to reach 8.5 grams per day in 2014. This year will see the results, but is expected to substantial improvements in the quality of life of the Spanish.

And is that many health problems caused by excessive salt intake. As indicated health, hypertension is behind more than half of all cases of stroke and 45% for heart attacks. Applies, in addition, 10 million Spanish sides. That is, is a matter of extreme urgency?

What’s going to be very important addition to the measures to take in the food industry is awareness. As Health has warned, “risk perception of people regarding the relationship between salt, hypertension and cardiovascular disease is low in spite of being so well documented.”

What is the appropriate foods for your health


2010
04.12

 foods for your healthHere is a series of meals ideal for preserving their health and that of many other related bodies, because the heart, like the man, not an island.

Oatmeal: it is an ideal food for the heart for many reasons. First of all, lowers blood sugar, LDL cholesterol and helps clean arteries. But it also provides the body protein, fiber, phosphorus, magnesium and even iron.

Olive Oil: In a basic sense, olive oil is recommended to lower the heat of the chips but also a great option because, thanks to that function, with its use will reduce LDL (bad) and risk of developing heart disease.

Spinach: the food of “Popeye” is considered rich in lute in, foliate, potassium and fiber. All these components are favorable to maintain optimal health status of the coronary arteries.

Avocado: This fruit provides the body with the so-called monounsaturated fats that help reduce bad cholesterol levels and at the same time, also raise HDL (good cholesterol …).

Flax: The use of this plant is perfect for promoting good health of the coronary. Why? Mainly because of its high fiber content and fatty acids.

Nuts: as we have seen over many reviews, nuts and dried fruit in general, have multiple benefits for the body. In this case, it is worth mentioning that, among many other values, help to significantly reduce cholesterol levels in the body.

Soy: Soy, one of the most exploited foods these days, facilitates the reduction of cholesterol in the body. Incidentally, for those who do not like the taste of soy, we say, rather teach that soy milk also acts in a manner beneficial to heart health.