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HIPPOCRATES (460 BC – 377 BC) – ON DIET III – Fruits

The following applies to fruits: Ripe ones are more laxative and fresh ones even more so than dry ones. Berries are warming, moisturizing and facilitate the bowels. Ripe pears warm, moisturize and facilitate bowel movements, while hard ones are astringent. Ripe winter pears cause bowel movements and cleanse the bowels, while unripe ones are astringent.…
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5 Best Nuts for Snack in Diabetes

Diabetes mellitus is a metabolic disease characterized by high blood glucose levels. The body produces less or no insulin (the hormone that promotes glucose into cells) or uses insulin in an ineffective way, resulting in an increase in the concentration of sugar (glucose) in the blood. The higher the levels of sugar/glucose that we consume…
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Vitamins and Minerals for Women of Reproductive Age

Adult women of reproductive age, that is, women from the end of puberty to menopause, in addition to the needs they have as adults, also have specific nutritional needs due to menstruation and other factors. These specific nutritional needs in vitamins and minerals are the following: Calcium and vitamin D Calcium and vitamin D are…
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Vitamin E

Vitamin E is a fat-soluble vitamin, meaning it requires fat for proper absorption and is stored in adipose tissue and the liver. It consists of eight compounds, but only alpha tocopherol is the most absorbable form, and mainly its natural form as it is more absorbable than its synthetic form. The role of vitamin E…
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10 Foods for Healthy Skin

Clean, healthy skin is made up of healthy, elastic and vibrant skin cells. As we age, there is a slowdown in the natural process that aims to maintain a youthful appearance, such as tone, firmness and radiance. Visible signs of skin aging, especially after the age of 40, such as discoloration, fine lines, wrinkles, appear…
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Boron

Boron is a vital element, quite important for the normal development and health of the body. Boron has been shown to be an important trace element because it is essential for the growth and maintenance of bones, improves wound healing, positively affects the use of estrogen, testosterone and vitamin D by the body, enhances magnesium…
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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…