Category: Foods
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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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Alkaline foods & nutrition ? true or false ?
The stability of the pH of our body fluids constitutes the acid-base balance of the body, the maintenance of which is essential for its smooth functioning. Normally, the pH of the blood ranges between 7.35 – 7.45, that is, slightly alkaline. When the pH balance is below 7.35 or becomes even worse acidic below 7.00,…
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Lettuce
Raw lettuce consists of 96% water, 3% carbohydrates and contains a negligible amount of protein. 100 gr. of lettuce (2.5 cups of 250 ml/cup) has only 12 – 14 calories and this is the main reason that makes it an ideal food for weight control or for slimming diets. It also increases the feeling of…
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Walnuts
Walnuts have a high antioxidant activity. Their antioxidant activity comes mainly from vitamin E, melatonin and polyphenols (a class of substances that act as antioxidants by neutralizing harmful free radicals, which increase the risk of inflammation and chronic diseases, such as cancer, diabetes, and cardiovascular diseases). Walnuts contain omega-3 fatty acids, providing 2.5 gr. per…
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Almonds
Almonds are high on the list of the top nuts for their nutritional value. Almonds contain plant-based protein, which is essential for muscle growth and recovery. They offer great help to vegetarians and vegans as they can be an excellent choice for meeting their daily protein needs. They also contain fat mainly in the form…
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Eggs
Eggs are one of the most nutritious foods on the planet. The egg is considered a complete source of protein of high biological value, because it contains all nine essential amino acids in the correct proportions. One egg has about 78 – 83 calories of which 6 – 8 gr. are protein and 5 gr. are…
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Foods that increase histamine
Histamine is a substance that is mainly involved in the functions of the immune and central nervous systems. Histamine initiates an inflammatory reaction to alert the body’s immune system to a possible attack. This inflammatory reaction causes blood vessels to dilate in order for white blood cells to act faster against the infectious agent. The…
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