Tag: broccoli
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10 Highly Nutritious Vegetables
Some of the most nutritious vegetables, in alphabetical order, that we can find and buy are the following: 1. Asparagus Asparagus contains B vitamins, which act as coenzymes in energy production processes in cells, and especially folic acid, which takes part in the synthesis of nucleic acid and amino acids. It also contains potassium, phosphorus,…
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Warfarin and its Interaction with Food
Warfarin is a substance with potent anticoagulant activity. It is used to treat or prevent thromboembolic events by inhibiting blood clotting. Patients taking warfarin are at risk of interactions with dietary supplements, however 30% of patients use herbal or natural product supplements on a regular basis. There is a potential interaction between warfarin and a…
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6 Foods for Brighter Teeth
Our teeth are….colorful. The different thickness and colors of the tooth segments reflect the different colors and transparency of the enamel and dentin. The color of healthy teeth is determined more by the dentin and is influenced by the color of the enamel covering the crown, the translucency and thickness of the enamel, the thickness…
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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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10 Foods to Avoid for Better Body Odor
Body odor comes from a mixture of sweat and bacteria on our skin and is influenced by our hormones, possible medications we take, medical conditions, our diet, and our genes. Hot weather, menopause, pregnancy, obesity, stress, and exercise can also affect body odor. Medical conditions that are associated with changes in our body odor include…
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10 Foods to select when you have seasonal Flu and 5 Foods to avoid
The flu, also called seasonal influenza, is a respiratory disease caused by viruses. With symptoms such as fever, headache and exhaustion, it is easily transmitted from person to person through respiratory droplets. When we have the flu, we may not have an appetite for food. In order to regain our strength, we must pay attention…
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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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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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Vitamin C
Vitamin C, also known as ascorbic acid, contributes to the normal formation of collagen for the normal function of blood vessels, bones, cartilage, gums, teeth, skin, and acts as an antioxidant, helping to protect cells from oxidative stress that causes an increase in free radicals, which are considered the main cause of cellular aging. Vitamin…
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