Category: Vegan/Vegetarian
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Apple – Νutritional Value and Benefits
Apples are one of the most popular fruits in the world. Apples are rich in fiber, contain vitamin C and various antioxidants. A medium-sized apple, about 180 – 200 grams, contains: calories: 90 grams of which protein: 0.5 grams, carbohydrates: 23.5 grams (sugar: 19 grams, fiber: 4.5 grams) and fat: 0.3 grams. Carbohydrates in apples…
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3 Foods categories for Low Cortisol Levels
Cortisol is one of the most important hormones and essential for life. It is the body’s main stress hormone. The release of cortisol in the body is highest in the morning, when we need a burst of energy to wake up, and decreases throughout the day. Stress releases cortisol throughout the day and night, and…
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8 Fruits that contain Protein
Protein is known to be essential for building muscle mass and contributes, among other things, to the reconstruction of cells and the synthesis of enzymes and hormones. When we say that a food contains protein, we mean a sufficient amount of protein, so that a small portion of this food can cover the protein that…
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Lentils, 1 of the top legumes
The lentil is one of the first plants that man began to systematically cultivate. It is an annual bushy plant and is known for its fruits and is sold as a dry legume. There are many varieties, the best known are the Brown Spanish pardina, the French green Le Puy, the black beluga, the green…
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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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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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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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