Category: Summer Tips
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Advanced Hydration in Older Adults
Hydration is important throughout our lives. Aging alters our ability to regulate and retain water in our bodies. As we age, our total body water decreases, our thirst decreases, resulting in less desire to hydrate. Due to inadequate hydration, water and nutrient absorption is altered, and our ability to regulate water and sodium levels in…
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Carbonated (Sparkling) Water
Carbonated water is created by adding carbon dioxide gas (carbonation) to plain water under pressure. Once the process is complete, the “processed” water now has its characteristic bubbles and foamy texture. In addition to treating water to make it carbonated, there is also natural sparkling water and it occurs when volcanic gases such as carbon…
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The Glycerol in Slushies = Real Dangerous for Young Children
The UK Food Standards Agency recommends that children under seven should not drink slushies due to the glycerol they contain. Children aged 8 to 11 should also only have one glass of slushie (granita). Glycerol is a well-known food additive with the code number E422. It is used as a key ingredient in the production…
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Watermelon
Watermelon is one of the best summer fruits as it is notably refreshing. Watermelon contains mainly water, 92%. Its content per 100 grams is only 0.6 grams of protein, 0.2 grams of fat and 7.6 grams of carbohydrates, of which 0.5 grams are fibers, meaning it contains only 34 calories per 100 grams. It is…
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5 Foods for Dry and Dehydrated Skin
Dry and dehydrated skin are two different conditions. In dehydrated skin, the skin lacks moisture and water. In dry skin, you are deficient in vitamin A and natural oils. Dehydrated skin lacks hydration and may look oily but is mostly dull and may peel in places. If our skin is dehydrated, we must hydrate it…
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Figs
Fresh or dried figs contain many nutrients such as carbohydrates, a small amount of protein, calcium, potassium, magnesium, vitamins C and K, vitamins B1 and B2. They are rich in fiber and antioxidants. The antioxidant compounds they contain are phenolic compounds, flavonoids, carotenoids and vitamin E. They have about 37 calories per 50-gram fig, of…
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Water Content in common foods and fluids
Water is essential for life. Without water intake we can survive only for a few days. We can get water by drinking water or other fluids that contain water (and are not diuretics like coffee and alcoholic beverages) and by eating foods that contain water, mainly fruits and vegetables. Here are some common foods and…
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Fruits or vegetables or… both ? Do they have differences?
Fruits and vegetables are usually classified based on their botanical structure. Fruits contain seeds and come from the flowering part of the plant. Vegetables are the edible parts of a plant, its leaves or roots, its bulbs, its stems. Both fruits and vegetables contain mainly vitamins, minerals, fiber and other nutrients. Botanists classify certain “savory”…
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5 Nutrition Tips for a Better Sleep
Diet and sleep are quite connected, but it is true that a balanced diet alone will not benefit our sleep if we have bad sleep habits. We should NOT consume before bedtime: 1. Caffeine Coffee and anything containing caffeine such as energy drinks, cola drinks, dark chocolate, dark chocolate ice cream are foods that disrupt…
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Ice cream – Tips and Tricks
Ice cream is a dessert that is usually made from milk cream, milk and sugar with many additional ingredients to give different flavors and textures. Additional ingredients can be butter, egg, flavorings, sweeteners, colorings, chocolate, vanilla, nuts, fruits, cookies, truffles, syrup, etc. Ice cream is a source of protein, fat, carbohydrates, contains fat-soluble vitamins (A,…
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