Tag: diabetes
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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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Beets – a very nutritious vegetable
Beets is a bulbous vegetable and contains many nutrients such as vitamins A, C, B6, folic acid, potassium, sodium, iron, magnesium, phosphorus, calcium, a good amount of protein 1.6 grams per 100 grams, 9.6 grams of carbohydrates of which 2.6 are fiber. They contain about 50 calories per 100 grams. Benefits of beets Beets has…
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Diet for Hemochromatosis
Hemochromatosis, i.e. the increased amount of iron in the blood, is a hereditary condition in which a large amount of iron accumulates in our body and is due to gene mutations. If untreated, hemochromatosis can cause liver damage, diabetes, heart damage, and menstrual disorders in women. The treatment of hemochromatosis is usually the removal of…
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Probiotics & Prebiotics in Foods for Better Gut Bacteria Balance
The normal intestinal flora is a world made up of millions of microorganisms that live and grow within our gastrointestinal system. These microorganisms break down the foods we eat, control our appetite, help regulate our metabolism, help our immune system, and affect our mood. The “good microbes” of our intestinal flora ensure that our body…
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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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Antioxidant Intake from Food or Supplements ?
Antioxidants are substances that protect our cells from the effects of free radicals, thus contributing to the prevention of diseases. Free radicals are produced by our own body, mainly during metabolism, but their excessive accumulation in the body exceeds the body’s ability to neutralize them and is believed to be the main cause of worsening…
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5 Important Reasons to Limit Sugar Intake
Frequent and excessive sugar consumption is harmful to our health, as in the long term it will create problems such as weight gain, heart disease, diabetes, etc. The natural sugars contained in a balanced diet in foods such as fruits, vegetables, dairy products are essential because they are….natural! These foods, along with the natural sugars…
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5 Foods that can cause Bad Breath
Bad breath (also called halitosis) is caused by possible health conditions, long-term habits, and the consumption of certain foods. The most well-known health conditions that can lead to bad breath are diabetes mellitus, liver or kidney disease, Sjögren’s syndrome, infections in the nose, throat or lungs, gastroesophageal reflux disease, oral and oropharyngeal cancer. Long-term habits…
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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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Vitamin D
Vitamin D is a fat-soluble vitamin that has the unique property of being able to be produced by the body from sunlight and does not depend solely on its intake through diet. Vitamin D is essential for the absorption and maintenance of calcium and phosphorus from bones and teeth, thus contributing to the maintenance of…
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