Tag: vegetables
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HIPPOCRATES (460 BC – 377 BC) – ON DIET VI – Constipation and Obstructive Ileus
In the case of dry stools that cause burning, the mouth becomes dry and later takes on a bitter taste, retention of feces and urine occurs. For when the intestine loses its moisture, it swells around the feces and blocks the outlets, causing pain, fever and whatever one drinks or eats, it expels it with…
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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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Olive Oil as a Natural Laxative
Olive oil is one of the healthiest sources of fat in the Mediterranean diet. Especially extra virgin olive oil has been shown to offer benefits to the cardiovascular system, helps control cholesterol and has a mild laxative effect which is mainly based on its high content in monounsaturated fatty acids and its lubricating property, functioning…
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Sugar and How It’s Linked to Cancer
It’s well known that sugar, in the form of glucose, is the main source of energy for every cell in our body. The same is true for cancer cells. However, cancer cells use glucose faster than many normal cells and absorb 10-12 times more sugar than healthy cells. Glucose in the growth of cancer cells…
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6 Phytochemicals and Their Positive Effects on Our Health
Phytochemicals are natural compounds found in plants to protect them from disease by contributing to their defense system. They also contribute to the color and flavor of plants. Phytochemicals are not essential elements for human life, but they have a positive effect on our health. A diet rich in phytochemicals has been associated with a…
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Diverticular Disease and Nutrition
Diverticular disease of the colon is a small sac-like protrusion that forms at points of weakness in the wall of the colon. They usually occur in older people, and are mainly caused by increased pressure in the intestinal lumen. The factors that are responsible for the formation of diverticula are usually aging, obesity, a diet…
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Anti-Inflammatory Nutrition
Inflammation is our body’s defense mechanism against incoming external threats such as stress, bacterial or viral infections, and toxic chemicals. This inflammatory response essentially aims to fight and destroy these substances from the body. If our body’s immune cells begin to overreact (which is common), inflammation can turn against the body itself. This creates chronic…
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Nutrition for Kidney Stones Disease
Kidney stones are a common problem of the urinary system. With proper nutrition, we can prevent the appearance of kidney stones or, if we have had kidney stones in the past, prevent the appearance of new stones. Kidney stones usually form when the urine has high levels of metals and salts, resulting in these elements…
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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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7 Tips for a Healthy and Balanced Plant-Based Diet
Not all plant-based diets are healthy. Frequent consumption of foods with a high carbohydrate content such as pasta, potatoes, sweets to create a feeling of fullness is definitely unhealthy. Insufficient consumption of natural plant-based protein foods such as legumes and nuts is also something that should concern us as it is certain that we will…
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