Tag: vitamin c
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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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10 nutritional tips for a better response to Depression
Depression is a disorder that affects our mood, thoughts and behavior. It can start with a loss of interest and pleasure and develop into a daily feeling of anxiety, sadness and/or melancholy for a long time, resulting in abstinence from our social and interpersonal relationships. Depression is not combated with a special diet and needs…
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Lemons
Lemons are a well-known fruit mainly because we use them in small quantities to add flavor to baked goods, sauces, salad dressings, desserts, drinks, etc. but also for their vitamin C content. A lemon weighing approximately 60-65 grams can contain over 30 milligrams of vitamin C. Vitamin C is essential for health as its deficiency…
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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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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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Tips for better Absorption of Vitamins
Vitamins are organic molecules essential for our metabolism. The way we take vitamins can affect their absorption and effectiveness. Vitamin absorption occurs in the intestine. Impaired intestinal absorption of vitamins can be due to factors such as intestinal disease, genetic disorders of transport molecules, excessive alcohol consumption, and drug interactions. Absorption of water-soluble vitamins (B…
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6 Food Categories that improve Hearing
Age-related hearing loss slowly reduces hearing and often affects adults over 65. Key symptoms include difficulty hearing high-pitched sounds such as telephone rings or microwave beeps, while low-pitched sounds are usually audible. Causes include genetic, environmental, lifestyle factors, and side effects from long-term medication use.Genetic factors include genetic predispositions and the natural aging of the…
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Nutrition for Senior Athletes
In recent years there has been increased media interest in the nutrition of senior athletes. This is because it was initially observed and then proved that for a fairly large percentage of changes that take place in people’s health, during the fourth decade of their lives and after, the way of life is responsible, an…
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10 Foods to Protect our Eyes
Our eyes are responsible for seeing the world around us and are an important part of your overall health. One of the most important factors that help with eye health is consuming natural nutritious foods such as a variety of fruits and vegetables, lean protein and healthy fats that contain the necessary elements that will…
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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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