12
Mar
2010
How to care for the skin
We have often heard that "we are what we eat, as in this case, we could take some of this phrase and take it to the concrete fact that our skin is largely a reflection of what we consume.
This leads us to believe that beyond the familiar care should be given (more...)
8
Dec
2009
Diet and acne
The results of a new study suggests that there is another reason that diets with low glycemic loads are beneficial: in addition to improving insulin sensitivity can eliminate acne.
Data from earlier studies suggest that dietary factors such as glycemic load, are involved in the pathogenesis of acne.
Therefore, dietary changes alter the symptoms of this common skin disease, researchers believed.
Foods that produce a high glycemic load, or high blood glucose levels, such as white bread and potatoes, tend to cause a spike in blood sugar.
Conversely, other carbs, such as high-fiber cereals or beans, create a more gradual change and have a low glycemic index. (more...)
6
Dec
2009
Anti-nutritional substances in food
Foods contain nutrients but in turn contain other anti-nutritional substances that impair their absorption by the body .
The spooning in legumes, tannins in tea, oxalic acid of some vegetables or avid in, the egg are essential in the food that contains them are beneficial but not when they are ingested.
The good news is that cooking these foods can be eliminated or cancel this anti-nutritional effects and use their nutrients without problems, especially calcium, iron, protein and vitamin B1. Read the rest of this entry »
6
Dec
2009
Hypertensive Recipe for Christmas roast trout with pepper
People who suffer from hypertension do not have to be sad when the food in the party this year because there are recipes to enjoy healthy and tasty.
Today a prescription for hypertensive Christmas grilled trout with pepper, a dish of fish low in fat and salt free, allowing you to enjoy the full flavor of the trout. This recipe also can eat diabetics and people with cholesterol high. Read the rest of this entry »
6
Dec
2009
Anti-nutritional substances in foods
To eat well is to know how to combine foods as these nutrients in addition, also have anti-nutritional substances that prevent the agency to exploit the full potential nutritious meals.
Sprouts, turnips, cassava and soybeans also contain anti-nutritional substances iodine-fixing of food and do not let this be absorbed. Are goitrogens because they tend to favor the appearance of goiter, but the good thing is that the cook completely vanish. Read the rest of this entry »