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The Lifestyle is Key To Good Health

Sunday, January 24th, 2010

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An old advertising slogan said that “whoever moves the legs moves the heart. I think that even old, will always be current, because there are numerous studies that show that a healthy lifestyle is key to good health. In that lifestyle exercise will play a key role.

In Spain only 12 percent of the population is a healthy sport, at intervals appropriate and correct for their age and health status. To achieve the many benefits it has to exercise, nor is it necessary to train like an elite athlete.

Physical inactivity, loss of land from the Mediterranean diet for food “junk” and that “sports” of many Spanish children are the consoles will very negatively affect the health of the population, which will make is among the most important risk factors for health problems like obesity, diabetes, hypertension, heart disease or cancer.

Walking every day is about thirty minutes moderate physical activity, but exerts a protective effect on health. It is the basic recommendation that we should ‘prescribe’ doctors to our patients. Being fit is to live more years. We have seen that people aged 80 in good physical conditions, have less health risk than inactive persons aged 60 years. Nobody is so busy to incorporate physical activity into their daily life, sometimes it is a matter of using ingenuity. (more…)

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The impact of consuming too much salt on health

Thursday, January 14th, 2010

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According to new research, cutting salt intake to recommended levels worldwide could save about 3 million lives a year.

Take less salt can help lower your blood pressure. By itself, high blood pressure is not necessarily a big problem, but over time and combined with other factors like high cholesterol levels or overweight can increase our risk of having a heart attack or stroke. It would be interesting to know whether a low salt diet could reduce our risk of these serious health problems, rather than just lowering blood pressure.

Now, researchers have analyzed many small studies on salt intake to obtain a broader understanding of its effects on health. The researchers combined the results of 13 studies involving over 177,000 people from six countries including the U.S., Scotland and Japan.

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Pistachios to prevent cancer

Wednesday, January 13th, 2010

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Vitamin E supplement occurs naturally in pistachios, may help reduce the risk of lung cancer.

The results presented at the conference “Frontiers in Cancer Prevention Research” (research frontiers in cancer prevention) of the American Association for Cancer Research, suggest that a handful of pistachios a day in our diet can reduce the risk of developing a lung cancer.

Pistachios also offer other benefits, including the supply of antioxidants that can help reduce cholesterol, which can keep the heart healthy.

The gamma-tocopherol, a form of vitamin E found in nuts, has been studied for its effects on prostate cancer prevention.

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Food and Nutritions

Wednesday, December 30th, 2009

FOOD
Nutrition is the result of daily consumption of all nutrients recommended for a healthy, balanced diet. Good nutrition has two purposes: to provide the energy needed for physical activity and maintain body functions.
Water is needed to run vital functions and provide certain minerals that keep us healthy. An average of 80% of our body is composed of water.

What are nutrients?

Everything we eat is used by the digestive system to create nutrients the body needs to function. These essential nutrients include:
1. Carbohydrates. These are the main source of energy in the body. They are found in foods such as cereals and vegetables.
2. Proteins. These are essential for recovery and rebuilding of body tissues. People need to consume an average of 5 to 6 ounces of protein each day. For example, the size of two decks, cards or boxes of cards is approximately equivalent to five ounces of meat / protein. Meat, milk, eggs, beans or lentils and beans are examples of foods with protein.
3. Fats. It is important to eat foods low in fat and saturated fat. For example, semi-skim or 1% milk fat, nonfat yogurt and cheeses, cuts of meat with little fat, fish and poultry without skin and skin, among other foods. Excessive consumption of fats can cause obesity and is a risk factor for cardiovascular disease, cancer and other health problems.
4. Vitamins. These nutrients are found in everything we eat except water. They are important for the healthy growth of body and to maintain basic bodily functions.
5. Minerals. These are essential for proper growth, reproduction and good health.

Tips for Choosing Foods saludablesi:
* Eat a variety of foods
* Maintain a balance between food consumed and physical activity that is done to maintain or reduce weight
* Choose a diet rich in whole grains, vegetables and fruits
* Reduce fat and cholesterol in the daily diet
* Choose a diet low in sugar, salt and sodium
* Avoid foods containing saturated fats
* Reduce the consumption of alcoholic beverages

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Healthy Food: the 7 golden rules

Tuesday, December 29th, 2009

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HEALTHY FOOD:
THE 7 GOLDEN RULES

Eating a healthy diet requires common sense and knowledge of rules that provide the foundation for a nutritious meal plan.

RULE 1: EAT VARIETY OF FOODS

Each food group vary in the amount and type of nutrients contained so when planning your meals, it is important to select foods from each food group: grains and cereals, vegetables and fruits, meat, dairy, oils and sugars .

RULE 2: Choose foods low in fat and cholesterol

Cholesterol is a substance found in some foods but also occurs in the body. It is the main component of fatty deposits found in coronary arteries when coronary disease. At higher levels of blood cholesterol, the greater the likelihood of developing disease and progresses more rapidly. To lower cholesterol levels should be decreased cholesterol-rich foods: red meat, egg yolk, milk and butter products. You should also check the type and amount of fat in the diet.

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Food and Nutrition: Seafood

Wednesday, December 23rd, 2009

seafoodShellfish are highly appreciated for its high food nutritional value, palatability and the wide range of dining options they offer. Considered for centuries as a poor bite, seafood is now one of the finest gourmet delicacies, tasting almost obligatory in the grand celebrations.

1. Types of seafood
The term includes various seafood and shellfish, lacking an internal skeleton and fins, unlike fish.

2. Crustaceans
Refinement. The seafood is now one of the most exquisite culinary delicacies.
The crustaceans are equipped with a shell, usually very hard, two pairs of antennae, two strong front calipers and a large number of side legs, depending on the species. They are the most cherished and among them the following.:

- Lobster
One of the tastiest shellfish and is used mainly for the development of haute cuisine dishes. The medium size are the ones with the tastiest meat. Females usually have in my head immature eggs, which are very tasty and we must seize to add to the sauce that accompanies the lobster itself.

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How to distribute food throughout the day

Tuesday, December 22nd, 2009

daily foodTo stay in the right weight, it only matters what you eat, but how you eat and how food is distributed throughout the day.

1. Breakfast
The distribution of food throughout the day, we guarantee an adequate supply of nutrients. Do not skip breakfast ever. A proper breakfast provides the energy we need to start the day. It must contain a sufficient intake of carbohydrates like bread slow absorption.

Converting this bread toasted olive oil and tomato obtain a supply of healthy fats and vitamins and minerals. Proteins and calcium in a glass of milk supplement a balanced breakfast.

Breakfast is especially important in children since several studies found lower physical and intellectual performance in children who skip breakfast. Adults also need to start the day with a breakfast for optimal physical and intellectual performance.

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In fact, you are what you eat

Saturday, December 19th, 2009

Your food choices can modulate their emotions and brain power, say experts. Perhaps the old saying you are right: the heart of man is attained through the belly.

healthy foodThe breads and other foods high in carbohydrates can make you smile, while fish and meat are high in protein may help get the maximum grade on a test, according to research suggesting that what we eat changes how we think and feel.

“You can manipulate your mood and mental acuity just by what you eat and when it does, and such effects can happen very quickly,” said Dr. Judith Wurtman, research scientist at Massachusetts Institute of Technology and author of Managing Your Mind and Mood Through Food (Managing your mind and mood with food).

She and her husband, Dr. Richard Wurtman (also of MIT) have studied the relationship between food and mood during the past 30 years.

According to Wurtman, the news that carbohydrates can raise the spirits first emerged a dozen years ago, in studies conducted with women suffering from premenstrual syndrome.

“Eating carbohydrates have a profound and dramatic effect in improving mood,” said Wurtman. “I mean the anger, irritability, depression, difficulty concentrating and mental confusion. We find that such changes in mood could be reversed with carbohydrate-rich foods in about 30 minutes.”

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Balancing food intake over the week

Friday, December 18th, 2009

balancing foodFood items that are grouped according to their characteristics, must be consumed in a specified amount over a week to get a balanced diet.

1. Fruit
Fruit. Should be consumed daily for two to three pieces. Fruit should be eaten daily. Do not be lacking in our diet at least one or two pieces of fruit a day, although the ideal is three pieces.

In case of small fruit such as cherries or grapes a piece equivalent to a cup of fruits. In the case of fruits like watermelon or melon, a piece equivalent to a cut of about two or three fingers wide. The juices Provide all the vitamins and minerals from the fruit but lack the fiber that makes the whole fruit.

2. Vegetables
The vegetables should be consumed daily and use the variety of vegetables that nature offers us. The best way to exploit all the vitamins and minerals is taking them in oil, alone or in salad.

Baked or grilled is another delicious option. If we do well to boil water to make soup because it contains many minerals are vegetables. The average amount per day is a dish or a 300 gr.

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