Useful products, which we do not eat

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There are a number of products that we rarely or never buy. Suffice it to recall those vegetables and fruits, which our mothers and fathers forced to eat, and we steadfastly refused.

It's a pity! They help to improve health without a prescription.

The benefits of these products tested after many years of use, as some - literally for centuries.

Kiwi.

This exotic fruit in recent years become a common a guest on our shelves. One kiwi fruit per day covers the daily requirement of vitamin C, which is known to strengthen the immune system, blood vessels, increases resistance to all kinds of infections, helps the body fight stress.

In addition, kiwi fruit contains a lot of magnesium, mineral salts of potassium and fiber, which promotes the excretion of cholesterol and normalizes digestion.

Cranberry.

This berry is indispensable for colds - it has antipyretic effects, kills viruses in acute respiratory infections. The use of these medicinal berries lowers blood pressure in hypertensive patients, strengthens the gums, strengthens the secretory activity of the pancreas.

Raisin

Tasty and nutritious food, has many useful properties. Raisin has a strengthening effect on the nervous system, contributes to the suppression of anger, strengthens the heart. Raisins contains substances that stop the growth of bacteria that cause cavities and gum disease.

Finishes our list of «good products» broccoli.

This is an excellent supplier of vitamins C, PP, K, U, and beta-carotene. Ascorbic acid (vitamin C) in broccoli almost 2, 5 times larger than those recognized by the vitamin suppliers as citrus.

In addition, broccoli - is a valuable source of minerals: the content of potassium, calcium, phosphorus, sodium, iron it competes with its close relative - cauliflower exceeding it twice on the content not only mineral salts, but protein.

Even broccoli for its fame as a well-known fighter with cancer - because of selenium, which is particularly rich in this product. And finally, those who care about their figure would be useful to know that the calorie content of broccoli only some 30 kcal per 100 grams!

Valery Zhukov

10 "for" and "against" drinking coffee

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Coffee. What flavor, what flavor ... It makes the morning so cool! However, daily consumption of coffee does more harm than good? There are many studies supporting both positive and negative properties of coffee.

"Behind"

Antioxidants.

Coffee is rich in antioxidants, such as chlorogenic acid and melanoidins. Antioxidants can help prevent oxidation - a process that causes the destruction of cells and aging. Melanoidins roasted coffee have antioxidant effect.

Parkinson's disease.

Regular coffee consumption reduces the risk of Parkinson's disease. Several studies have shown that people who regularly consume caffeine are much less likely to develop Parkinson's disease.

Diabetes.

Coffee consumption can protect against the development of two types of diabetes. According to studies, a moderate consumption of coffee - both caffeinated and without it, reduces the risk of two types of diabetes in young and middle aged women.

Cirrhosis of the liver.

Drinking coffee protects against cirrhosis, especially alcoholic cirrhosis. Cholelithiasis. There is plenty of evidence that coffee protects against gallstone disease in both men and women.

Stones in the kidneys.

Coffee consumption reduces the likelihood of kidney stones. Coffee increases the amount of urine, preventing klistallizatsiyu calcium oxalate - the main component mochechnyh stones.

Improving the mental activity.

The caffeine in coffee - well-known stimulant. Coffee improves alertness, attention and alertness. Coffee accelerates the processing of information.

Alzheimer's disease.

Regular coffee consumption protects against Alzheimer's disease. Recent studies have shown that consumption of caffeine equivalent of five cups of coffee a day reduces the accumulation of destructive plaques in the brain.

Asthma.

The caffeine in coffee is related to theophylline, an old asthma medication. Caffeine can improve airway.

Security caffeine.

In 1958, caffeine was added to the list of safe substances.

"Against"

1. Heart disease.

The link between coffee consumption and diseases of the cardiovascular system has been found in many studies, but each time the results were controversial. In most studies, there was no connection found in the consumption of coffee and a significantly increased risk of heart disease.

On the one hand, and the cafestol kafeol contained in the raw coffee is increased risk of coronary heart disease. In addition, the coffee consumption is associated with an increase in cholesterol. On the other hand, reduces the risk of heart disease among those who consume moderate amounts of coffee. This is due to the content of antioxidants in coffee.

2. Cholesterol.

Excessive consumption of coffee increases the level of total and LDL cholesterol ("bad cholesterol"). Coarse coffee contains two substances, which increase the cholesterol - cafestol (cafestol) and kafeol (kahweol).

3. The blood vessels.

Coffee negatively affects the blood vessels.

4. Heart rate.

Coffee can cause rapid or irregular heartbeat (arrhythmia).

5. Blood pressure.

Although coffee consumption has little effect on the development of hypertension, it has a negative effect on blood pressure. People prone to high blood pressure, you have to be careful. Italian Recent studies have found that coffee consumption may slightly increase the risk of development of resistant hypertension in people with high blood pressure.

6. Osteoporosis.

Excessive consumption of coffee (more than 4 cups per day) significantly increase the risk of osteoporosis, especially in women with a lack of calcium.

7. Heartburn.

A cup of coffee can cause heartburn (tip: try to drink coffee with milk - it should help).

8. Sleep.

Everyone knows about the stimulating effect of coffee. High amounts of caffeine can cause nervousness and sleep problems. However, many people quietly tolerate coffee before going to bed.

9. Dehydration.

The caffeine in coffee - diuretic. The effect can be neutralized by consuming additional water.

10. Dependence.

Caffeine - a drug. Central nervous system stimulants. It leads to addiction.

The basic principle of "all things in moderation" can be attributed to coffee. All useful if it is not abused.

Usually, a moderate amount is meant not more than 3-4 cups per day. Although it seems to me that it is still a fairly large number. In my opinion, it is better not more than one cup a day. Sometimes, it is better to drink green tea, if you want to "charge" the brain.

The basic principle of a separate food

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Mankind has accumulated a lot of scientific knowledge on how to preserve health, including through the management of a separate food . However, when we satisfy hunger, then we do not think about what and how to eat.

Usually we strive to eat as much as possible, tastier, and after a hearty meal can varied with pleasure even eat cake or ice cream, washed down with sugary drinks.

Despite widespread promotion of different diets, many people are overweight, metabolic disorders, cardio - vascular diseases, diseases of the digestive tract, and others. In recent years, in many countries there was an increased interest in a separate food diet.

 

The theory of a separate food has its own history, supporters and opponents, but with excellent practical results of its popularity is growing even among gourmets, especially those who want to lose weight.

 

This method of power can hardly be called a diet, because it is allowed everything: meat, fish, eggs, cheese and other dairy products, animal fats and vegetable oils, bread, pasta, cereals and others.

It is only necessary to know how to combine them so as not to your body the extra hassle of digestion and absorption of nutrients.

The basic principle of the method of separate power supply is that in drawing up the diet is necessary to consider the compatibility of certain products during digestion.

Recommended unlimited quantities of environmentally friendly consumption of fresh fruits and vegetables and limit their intake of canned foods of all kinds, as well as the refined product of industrial processing of sweet (sugar, candy, soft drinks, etc.).

It should be the most gentle way to spend cooking of fresh food to when cooking, stewing, baking or frying to preserve vital components.

Compliance with these conditions will reduce the energy cost of digestion, to maintain the acid-alkaline balance and create optimal conditions for the normal functioning of the digestive system.

In theory separate food products rich protein (over 10%) and products rich in carbohydrates (over 20%) is not necessary to use simultaneously and with an interval of time of 4-5 hours, but not less than two hours. It is very important for the smooth functioning of the digestive system and metabolism.

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 The reason is that for digesting proteins and carbohydrates body require different conditions and different times. For the breakdown of carbohydrates require an alkaline environment to break down proteins - sour.

Carbohydrate processing requires less time than the breakdown of proteins. So if we both eat food that contains a lot of protein and carbohydrate, that some of these substances will be assimilated worse.

Undigested food residue accumulating in the large intestine, in certain circumstances, may cause a number of diseases, including constipation.

Foods rich in protein include:

meat, fish, offal, eggs, low-fat dairy products, legumes, nuts and others.

Foods rich in carbohydrates include:

bread, flour, cereals, pasta, potatoes, sugar and others.

A special group of the so-called "neutral" products:

animal fats, butter, cream, fat cottage cheese, fat cheese (fat content of more than 45%), dried fruits, herbs, fresh vegetables and fruits.

A characteristic feature of the "neutral" products is that they are compatible with foods rich in protein, and foods rich in carbohydrates.

Moreover, it is desirable that fresh fruits and vegetables accounted for more than half of the daily food ration.

When a separate feed is recommended about the following diet:

Breakfast   - Fruit, fruit salad, cheese, sour cream, a sandwich of wholemeal bread with butter or cheese, cottage cheese.

Lunch it is desirable to prepare of the foods rich in proteins. Moreover, traditional meat or fish dishes - without the usual side dish of potatoes or pasta, they can be supplemented with a large portion of salad, vegetables, fruit. From soups - vegetable soup or vegetable soup, for dessert - unsweetened fruit.

Dinner cooking of foods rich in carbohydrates, as they are quickly absorbed by the body. This can be a potato or carrot casserole, macaroni and cheese, sweet fruits and others.

Go to the separate power supply is never too late, you can gradually, for example, start with one day a week. Over time, you get used to the new combination products and even feel the delicate taste of the unusual food.

The effect will feel after two or three months, or even earlier, if you spend cleaning the body and, above all - the intestine.

Based on the principles of a separate food, each person can adapt the diet to suit your individual or family habits.





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