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The advantages of gas-Light is that they provide very few calories (2 calorías/354 cc), while regular soda adds 149 calories per can. Many nutritionists recommend not to exceed a daily intake of drinking a pint of Light, however believe that prohibition is worse in the long term.

Remember a study published in 1997 in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, in which researchers found that the use of artificially sweetened foods not only contributed to weight loss but to control it long term. (more…)

Who accompany their meals and daily activities with soft light do strongly believe that these drinks are your allies in the struggle to lose some extra kilos, or at least not keep adding.

An American study suggests that light or diet sodas are not as dietary and appear: not only help you lose weight, but often have the opposite effect.

The authors of the San Antonio Heart Study, Texas, presented their findings at the annual scientific sessions of the American Society of Diabetes, which brings together more than 13,000 physicians and patients, found that the risk of overweight or obese increases by 65% ​​and 41%, respectively, for each can or bottle of 330 ml of diet soda a day. (more…)

The pistachio is an oily fruit of high nutritional value, which is part of the select group of the most popular snacks like nuts and almonds. The pistachio is native to Iran and is a green seed that sprouts from a tree can have between 200 to 300 years old and measure up to 30 feet.

It is an excellent source of energy, and contains several nutrients among which are:

• Protein
• high-quality vegetable oil.
• Thiamine
• Vitamins A and B
• Vitamin B6
• Copper
• Manganese
• Potassium
• Fiber
• Phosphorus
• Magnesium. (more…)

Seeds and nuts are very healthy. In the past earned a bad reputation for its high content of fat, but now we know that is worth eating for its many health benefits.

Nuts and seeds are rich in vitamin E, unsaturated fat to balance the bad cholesterol, protein, minerals and micronutrients.

Consumed in moderation offer many health benefits, improve skin and hair and help to have a good memory.

Although healthy eating in moderation is that by high calorie content. One serving a day is sufficient, and a portion is a small handful. You have to eat them raw, not roasted but more flavorful.

Meet some of the most popular nuts and seeds

Almonds
They provide lots of vitamin E which helps reduce bad cholesterol. Improve the health of our skin and helps the hair growth. It is preferable to eat them after they are soaked overnight to be digested more easily. Read: almond oil

Hazelnuts
They contain oils that help with the growth of hair and nails. They contain calcium, magnesium, iron and potassium.

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Does not sound pleasant but the food is very healthy bacteria. The good bacteria help to have a good digestion and good health in general.

By eating certain foods like yogurt and eat other microorganisms that benefit health.

Probiotics such as lactobacillus and bifidobacteria have several functions in the body, but without a balance between good and bad bacteria can make you sick.

Bacteria are always present in our body and we are constantly ingesting harmful bacteria such as candida or creating an environment for the play. A bacteria in the stomach are called intestinal flora.

Because eating probiotics

Improve bowel function. Probiotics are present in our stomach but eating a non balanced diet can increase the bad bacteria which reduces the good and creates problems with digestion.

• Can help maintain balance in the levels of candida bacteria that causes many health problems.
• Aid digestion of milk and its derivatives.
• Reduce inflammation.
• It helps control certain types of vaginal infections.
• Absorbicion increase of some nutrients.

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Snacks

A snack consisting of a dairy product (milk, yogurt), grains (crackers, toast) and fruit will help us reach the dinner with energy, especially given that dinner is usually later than the rest of the year.

For children smoothies or yoghurt drinks chocolate and a snack are always well received by their color and flavor, so you can alternate with the milk.

Smoothies and yogurt help hydration and nutrition are of great value because they provide calcium and protein in milk and caloric value added depends mainly on the amount of fat and add ingredients such as chocolate, sugar, sweeteners , fruits, cereals, etc.

Dinner

Dinner with friends or partner are usually the stars of summer meals. Do not give up pasta and broth. The grilled fish are a good choice for a light dinner and tasty.

Attention to hydration

In the summer it is especially important to drink plenty of fluids, as heat increases the loss of water and minerals through the skin and therefore promotes dehydration.

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Protects a vegetarian diet to avoid getting cancer? It now has a team of researchers at the University of Oxford examined.

52 700 British women and men aged 20-89 years participated in the study and were followed up through the 90s. They were divided into four groups:

- Carnivores
- Fisketere
- Vegetarians
- Vegans

“Vegetarian” is a broad concept. Some vegetarians eat fish and birds, while others stay away from any kind of meat, also from the fish kingdom. (more…)

Choose lower-fat meats and fish, both white and blue, and take them to the plate with a drizzle of olive oil and seasonings choose as garlic, onion or herb. For dessert, nothing better than to choose between the large amount of fresh fruit that gives us this season.

In addition to its rich and varied flavors, are an important source of vitamins, minerals, antioxidants, fiber and water. In the restaurant, as well as at home, the ideal is to choose nutritious but light dishes.

At first, various salads. And second a lean meat or grilled fish, or a seafood or squid or grilled octopus. For dessert, fresh fruit or salad.

Excursions or picnics

For picnics or the beach is a good idea to take an easy meal to make, refreshing and so varied as we imagine. A popular option is a good nutritious mixed vegetable salad: tomato, lettuce, cucumber, pepper, carrot, onion, olive, asparagus, etc.,

Which can be enriched with cream cheese, egg, chicken, ham or tuna with diced fresh fruit such as apples, kiwi, pineapple, mango or dried fruit such as nuts or dried fruit such as raisins or prunes. Even the actors can make the salad with cereals such as rice or corn and legumes such as peas or beans cold.

The filling of a wheat bread sandwich (a chicken fillet, grilled pork, omelette, tuna, cheese or ham) is the extra contribution of the proteins we need. To drink, there is nothing better than water, bearing in mind that in hot weather it is advisable to take six to eight glasses of water a day. And for dessert, fresh fruit will give us vitamins, minerals, fiber and water. A non-alcoholic beer calories and it just has a lot of vitamin B.

With the arrival of summer we change our mental chip: Holiday, heat, field, beach, family gatherings or with friends, hiking, etc. Our meals also will be different from the rest of the year.

The summer feeding undergoes changes mainly by two factors: the weather is warmer and we’re on vacation. Crave fresh food and do not want to spend time cooking. During the holidays the hours are much more relaxed. We went to bed later and rise later. But we must not skip breakfast.

Breakfast

A glass of milk and a slice of bread with olive oil and tomato or a yogurt or fruit juice and cereals provide carbohydrates, calcium and vitamins to start the day with energy.

At home and in restaurant

Heat is one of the determining factors when choosing new dishes. The soups, stews, roasts acids, heavy seasonings think we liked better in the winter. Now we crave dishes lighter and more refreshing.

At home, the ideal is to take meals to prepare on the fly or can be prepared in advance and served at the time of going to lunch. Salads and grilled foods meet these requirements. Wield plenty of salads to eat vegetables.

We can also take them in the form of soups or light cream. Another option for cooking vegetables is to use the grill or oven, not to mention how tasty they are cooked. Vegetables provide carbohydrates and plenty of vitamins, minerals, antioxidants and fiber.

Guest article written by Rob Stone

The entire media these days seems to be obsessed with our weight. Sometimes it is justified though. Eating disorders have sometimes been considered to be an alternative method of keeping yourself or perhaps making yourself thin. People will do anything to try for the stick like or hour glass figures that top models have. Sadly this cannot always happen and this is a fact that most people cannot comprehend.

The dangerous Anorexia Nervosa and Bulimia Nervosa have both been linked to depression and even schizophrenia in terms of mental illness. The former is defined as a fear to the point of obsession of gaining weight resulting in a dangerous and extremely low body weight together with a much distorted figure. The latter, Bulimia, is simply defined as a sudden change of eating patterns that in turn affect the digestive system itself. The word as we all know is called fasting.

Eating disorders usually start with a persons desire to lose weight which gets taken to an unbelievable extreme. With non existent patience the person will want immediate results and a crash diet may form the first step they take on what will become a downward path. Sadly all of this may occur if the person has had or is going through a difficult time in their life. They might divert all their attention to the changing of their eating patterns. The persons conscious may tell them of the reasons behind the negative side but the sub-conscious will react otherwise.

Anoexia and Bulimia are different in terms of the process of food intake reduction and nutrient absorption. The former involves a limit on the amount of food eaten. Anorexics most usually will use laxatives in order to serve the purpose of a crash diet to prevent themselves from eating on a regular basis. Over exercising that expends additional calories can also be a course taken by anorexics.

The latter, Bulimia, involves the over eating of food to such an extreme that purging is done after each meal. Bulimia involves a sense of pride as a person will feel guilty of eating fatty food and to compensate for thinking this the bulimics may even consider their eating habits to be the norm as they can in fact taste the food although they will not altogether digest it.

Anorexia and Bulimia both bring with them mental side effects but we cannot set aside the obvious health concerns that may follow from such eating disorders. There are serious issues concerning the difficulties in maintaining an acceptable body temperature and as it regulates it a sporadic activity of blood pressure may occur that would possible result in a a cardiac arrest. Digestive organs may also be damaged.

Severe stomach pains may also be experienced by anorexics and this is due to the natural tendency of the stomach lining to actually start consuming itself in the absence of actual food. In the worst possible scenario due to nutrient insufficiency the bone strength can be compromised. Fatality could occur or at the least a seizure.

Asking for medical help before going on a crash diet will assist anyone who wants to lose weight. There are also any number of natural and organic medicines that can help you in losing weight without the need for compromising your health. Condition your mind and select a free course of reducing weight. After all is said and done this is your life. Look after it.

Rob Stone writes many articles on Health and Fitness to Home Improvement and Children’s toys such as Jumpking Round Trampolines