Category: Foods
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10 Consequences of a Bad Diet Program
Safe and effective weight loss is based on scientific evidence and results in the loss of fat mass and minimal or no loss of lean body mass such as fluids, electrolytes, minerals, glycogen stores, bones, muscle tissue, glycogen stores. There are no perfect nutritional programs, but there are certainly bad nutritional programs.In long-term diet programs…
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25 Foods and Nutrients for Healthy Thyroid Function
The thyroid is one of the most important endocrine glands in the human body. It produces three hormones that are absolutely essential for the proper functioning of the body. These hormones are: Triiodothyronine (T3), thyroxine (T4) and calcitonin. Thyroid hormones (T3, T4) contribute to the regulation of glucose, fat and cholesterol metabolism, the regulation of…
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10 Nutritional Tips for Nausea and Vomiting
Nausea and vomiting are not diseases, but symptoms of diseases originating from the gastrointestinal system or other systems of the body. The most well-known causes that can cause nausea or vomiting are: food poisoning, gastroenteritis, liver, gallbladder, pancreas, kidney diseases, appendicitis, increased intracranial pressure, migraines, hormonal or metabolic disorders (diabetes mellitus, pregnancy), meningitis, acute coronary…
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10 Foods We Should Eat + 10 Foods We Should NOT Eat When We Have Diarrhea
Diarrhea is the passage of loose stools in increased quantity and frequency. Acute (due to infectious causes) or chronic diarrhea (lasting more than a month) is accompanied by excessive loss of fluids and electrolytes. What foods should we eat when we have diarrhea? The recommended foods are the next: 1. Boiled white rice 2. Noodles…
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PROTEIN FOODS and the amount of protein, carbs and lipids in them
Amounts of protein, carbs and lipids contained in the most well-known protein foods of animal and plant origin. Ηigh protein foods without carbohydrates 1 medium egg : 6.3 grams of protein, 5 grams of lipids, 0.4 grams carbohydrates (71.8 calories) lean meat cooked without oil (content per 100 grams) pork : 27.3 grams of protein,…
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Water and human body
Water is the most important component in our body. Our body can survive several days without food, months or even years without certain vitamins and minerals, but only a few days without water, while our energy is reduced if we go without water for even a few hours. The total content of the human body,…
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3 categories of foods with vitamin K for the effectiveness of anticoagulant drugs
Vitamin K is a fat-soluble vitamin that is essential for modifying proteins required for blood clotting, supports the maintenance of normal bone condition and reduces the risk of osteoporosis and bone fractures. Patients with serious heart problems such as heart failure, atrial fibrillation, coronary artery disease, who have suffered a myocardial infarction or stroke or…
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5 important benefits of cocoa for the body
Cocoa is the dried and fully fermented seed that we get from the cocoa tree. Cocoa contains substances such as flavanols, procyanidins and other flavonoids, theobromine and a small amount of caffeine. These substances have 5 important benefits for the body. 1. Improving cognitive function Consuming at least 5 cups of cocoa per week can…
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7 fresh fruits with high amounts of carbohydrates
Carbohydrates are important for a proper diet and this is why our total daily calories should contain 45 – 55% carbohydrates. Carbohydrates are classified into simple, complex and fiber. Simple carbohydrates are divided into simple natural carbohydrates and added sugars (refined sugar and its products). Fruit is a simple natural carbohydrate. The consumption of fruit…
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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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