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10 Types of Foods That Can Trigger Migraines
Migraines are a clinically recognized condition that affects 8-20% of the population. Factors associated with migraines include hereditary monoamine oxidase (MAO) deficiency, stress, unbalanced diet, skipping meals, crash diets, hormonal changes (which is why women suffer more), changes in sleep habits or lack of sleep, jet lag, and certain medications. Approximately 15% of migraine…
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6 Types of Foods That Cause Inflammation
Inflammation is our body’s defense mechanism against incoming external threats such as stress, bacterial or viral infection, and toxic chemicals. When the immune system detects one of these threats, it activates substances that protect cells and tissues. This inflammatory response is beneficial because it aims to fight and destroy these substances by the body.…
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10 Vegetables with Less Than 30 Calories Per 100 Grams
It is well known that vegetables are among the foods with the fewest calories. The 10 vegetables below are those with the fewest calories, less than 30 calories per 100 grams, mainly from proteins and carbohydrates, with traces of fat, which is why it is not mentioned. Lettuce 17 calories (1.4 grams from protein…
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5 Plant Foods That Contain Fat
In addition to nuts that are known to contain fat, there are also some fruits and vegetables that contain fat. They are the following: Coconut 33 grams fat / 100 grams Chia seeds 27 – 31 grams fat / 100 grams (2 tbsp – 24 grams chia seeds contain 6.5 – 7.5 grams fat) Avocado…
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6 categories of foods that disrupt sleep
If our evening meal is 3-4 hours before bedtime, which foods should we avoid so as not to disrupt the quality of our sleep? 1. High-fat animal protein foods High-fat meats and very fatty cheeses, due to the increased fats they contain, will delay their digestion and absorption by the body, resulting in worse sleep…
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Foods for a faster metabolism
Metabolism is the chemical process that converts food and drinks into energy, it also helps in building and repairing body tissues. The higher the metabolism, the more calories are converted into energy, the easier it is to lose weight or maintain our weight. To increase our metabolism, the easiest thing we can do is to…
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Foods associated with good mental clarity
The basic function of the brain is, with the presence of its neurons, to receive, process and transmit messages and stimuli. It is responsible for the senses, perception and control (and coordination) of muscle movements and human mental functions such as thinking or learning and memory. Just as there is no magic pill to prevent…
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Foods and Uric Acid
Uric acid is a natural compound found in the human body that plays a role in regulating antioxidant and oxygen free radical levels. Uric acid is a byproduct of purine metabolism, which is excreted through the kidneys. Elevated levels of uric acid can lead to a condition known as hyperuricemia, which is a risk factor…
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Vitamin D
Vitamin D is a fat-soluble vitamin that has the unique property of being able to be produced by the body from sunlight and does not depend solely on its intake through diet. Vitamin D is essential for the absorption and maintenance of calcium and phosphorus from bones and teeth, thus contributing to the maintenance of…
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Creatine
Creatine is an amino acid that is produced 50% endogenously in the body in liver, kidney and pancreatic cells. It is stored in skeletal muscles in the myocardium, brain, and testicles. Creatine increases phosphocreatine stores in your muscles by up to 40%, allowing your body to withstand higher intensity for a longer period of time,…
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