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Sometimes to feel good enough to lose a size, a pound or two. That classic buildup of fat that we took at Christmas and we are no longer able to dispose of. That’s not really a need for this diet, you just follow some fundamental indication, apart from doing a lot ‘of movement. You will see that the pants do not pull over on the side or the shirt that you liked so much more about life there mark. Here are three tips to overcome a size in a few weeks, maybe a couple. I remind you that it is important to drink a lot.

Integrated in your diet because the eggs and artichokes first promote weight loss, providing a feeling of satiety (you remember what I said about the anti-hunger food) , while the artichokes help the digestion of fat in the face of a very low calorie intake .

Eating low-fat yogurt: this food, as well as being low in calories and filling, it is ideal to dissolve the rolls on the sides and quickly streamline the waist. Football pushes pushes the fat cells to burn excess fat rather than to store it.

Finally, to make sport. You choose, the best thing would be an aerobic exercise, but also the pool or the weights are fine. You can not sit on the couch and wait for the physical streamlines. Just go and walk two or even three times a week.

The realities are more myths about the banana, says nutritionist Danae Carrillo Ramos. “If you fat, if it is tiresome for children or the elderly and therefore is prohibited in weight reduction diets and measures”, are some of the misinformation that exist about this delicious and attractive fruit odor distinctive color.

It is vital companion for a bowl of cereal, own breakfast or light dinner. A hot oatmeal should not be served without a sliced banana on one side, his mere presence evokes the table is associated with health and mentally with a burst of energy to start the day. This fruit is delicious as a dessert accompanied by vanilla ice cream or maybe a cream milkshake.

Danae Carrillo Ramos concerned: The banana is a very complete food, easily digestible for people of all ages. We should not leave regularly for breakfast. Read the rest of this entry »

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Would you like to lose a few kilos Japanese style? Try the traditional Japanese diet, a balanced plan that has nothing to envy of the Mediterranean diet. To be low in animal products rich in raw fish and rice, is a good combination to get rid of extra pounds.

Learn how to make your own combinations of Japanese food including rice, raw fish, steamed fish, seaweed, vegetables and soy, while you lose those extra kilos too many.

Features traditional Japanese diet

• Rice is the ultimate essential element of this diet.
• Use fat in proportion.
• It is rich in fresh produce and ensures that at every meal has foods from all groups: leafy vegetables, seaweed, roots, stems, fruits, seeds, fish and meat in small quantities.
• Distribute calories so successful: 63% from carbohydrates, 12% protein and 25% from fat.

Basic menu of the Japanese diet

The following Japanese diet lets you lose 1 kilo a week until you reach your ideal weight.
Here you have a basic menu of the Japanese diet, which besides being rich is rich in fiber, vitamins and proteins. Read the rest of this entry »

Minerals are very important in human health, one of which is magnesium, but get very little attention in its consumption

Magnesium is the chemical symbol Mg and atomic number 12. The atomic weight is 24, 305 u. It is the third most plentiful element dissolved in seawater and eighth most abundant element constituting about 2% of the earth’s crust. Magnesium is essential for all living cells, and is not as pure metal in nature.

Magnesium is essential for the human being is involved in the activation of at least 300 different enzymes and other body chemicals. It plays an important role in the activation of vitamins especially vitamin B and its derivatives and plays an important role in the synthesis of proteins and antibodies and the excitability of the muscles, the formation of bone and tooth structures.

It also has an anti-stress, antidepressant, antithrombotic, antiinflammatory and cardioprotective, acts as stabilizing the structure of DNA and RNA chains, so aid in the transmission of genes and chromosomes that make up our genetic code in cell division , second part in the formation of neurotransmitters and neuromodulators, repolarization of the neuron, magnesium, helps preserve memory, this mineral appears to regulate the principal brain receptor involved in learning, so its deficiency can result in a reduction in the ability to learn and memorize.

Involved in muscle relaxation with a very important action in heart muscle and improves the functioning of mitochondria, which are the energy factories of cells: energy needed for the proper functioning of our heart and also acts as energizing and soothing the body .

It helps purify the blood, dissolves cholesterol deposits in blood vessels, activates and mobilizes white blood cells, and promotes the production of antibodies. Prevents kidney stones and gallstones as it mobilizes calcium from binding. It acts as a mild laxative and antacid.

It acts on the neurological system by promoting sleep and relaxation, self-regulating homeostasis, favors the intestinal flora and allows the absorption of nutrients, increases bile secretion promoting fat digestion and elimination of toxic waste. Neutralizes odor chemical elements in stool and improves body odor, especially in the armpits and feet, it protects us from heart disease, mainly in hypertensive patients.

This mineral maintains youth and decreases the risk of premature aging, as it decreases the activity of free radicals in the cells, when our cells lacking magnesium their membranes become more rigid, free radicals increase their destructive activity and affect the integrity cell which results in premature aging.

On the other hand produces beneficial effects on diabetes: in recent years has developed a new therapy which supports the view that appropriate doses of magnesium may help prevent the complications of diabetes (neuropathy), this mineral plays a key role in secretion and action of the hormone insulin.

It is harder for the body control blood sugar levels without proper levels of magnesium within body cells. According to experts, the consumption of magnesium in adequate amounts may help reduce from 10% to 34% risk of developing diabetes. In women enhances the killing of migraine and other headaches, is involved in hormonal balance, decreasing premenstrual pain, it is essential to achieve pregnancy and avoid abortion. Prevents toxemia in women and seizures in the infant.

During pregnancy, Mg deficiency may cause a health problem known as preeclampsia, which is characterized by elevated blood pressure, fluid retention and an abnormal loss of protein in urine, with fetal growth retardation and in this condition magnesium prevents preterm maintaining relaxed uterus, its use is recommended during this period and infancy; also helps prevent breast cancer, matrix, osteopenia and osteoporosis.

A good supply of this mineral also accelerates wound healing. In man the use of magnesium in cases of inflammation of the prostate is widespread in many countries for its success, encouraging sexual activity. It is a useful compound in renal, and blepharospasm (eyelid disease)

Stress, excess sugar, alcohol, drugs and diuretics cause the body to remove the magnesium in large quantities.

If we look for foods rich in magnesium, we can use green leafy vegetables, legumes, nuts, some fruits and fish in general. Thus a non-exhaustive list would contain foods such as beets, spinach, wheat, oats, potatoes, carrots, almonds, walnuts, hazelnuts, chestnuts, rice, cherries and bananas, among others .

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The bodybuilding diet need not be dull or need to eat every day the same, as is that for some people is convenient to take a protein shake with oatmeal for breakfast or a snack, but that does not mean you can not eat healthy and tasty.

To include test variety in your meals with sweet pancakes. Depending on what you want to achieve with or dress it jams, yogurt, chopped fruit, nutella, chocolate, peanut butter or cream. They are very good taste and are prepared in minutes.

The pancakes are great for breakfast served with fruit juice and coffee, tea and energy will provide sufficient nutrients to eat the day. Similarly you can choose to include them in mid-morning meals or snacks, the recipes are simple and can adapt to your tastes and needs.

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Anytime you have a festive day or a night out with friends tend to lose careful what you eat. So when you feel tired or lack of energy the next day, a body detox is the solution. But … is it really effective?

The end of a cleansing diet is to eliminate toxins that have accumulated in the body and discard the excess costs committed (food and drink), especially in the liver which is the hardest working organ and more functions does in digestion.
But remember that a program of detoxifying foods should always be accompanied by exercises that encourage the acceleration of the elimination of waste from the body through urine, sweat and breath.

The diet most suitable emergency

There are diets that are almost as fast, and while avoiding the consumption of toxins can be very dangerous if you follow more than one day. Good food programs are those that can be continued more than one or two days, therefore, the diet should contain foods that can eat regularly after completion of purification such as: juices / fresh fruit juices, fresh herbs, oils vegetables, raw nuts and seeds, among others. Read the rest of this entry »

Eating large amounts of antioxidant, protein, carbohydrates, Omega-3 and other vitamins is highly recommended for athletes. Based on the diets for runners electronic journals suggested by health Health and Runner’s World, I present the ten most desirable foods for sports.

Almonds. Its high vitamin E content makes them a rich source of antioxidants, which are ideal to prevent muscle pain. Few other foods contain antioxidants that almonds. Moreover, they do not have the same properties when they are ingested supplements.

Research suggests that eating beans four or five times a week reduces the risk for heart failure, neurological diseases and cancer.

Oranges. The large amount of vitamin C with oranges makes them an ideal food for the recovery of muscles. Also more conducive to the absorption of iron, which prevents fatigue and muscle fatigue.

Cereals. The combination of various grains in the diet is recommended to eat a sufficient amount of saturated fat free proteins and useful for various body functions such as oxygenation and metabolism accelerated by enzymes. Cereals are also a good source of fiber. Read the rest of this entry »

The Food Pyramid is divided into 6 colored bands representing the 5 food groups plus oils:

* Orange represents grains: Make half the grains consumed each day should be whole grains. Whole grain foods include oatmeal, whole wheat flour, whole corn flour, brown rice and wholemeal bread. Check the labels on processed foods, the words “whole” or “whole grain” should be listed before the specific grain in the product.
* Green represents vegetables: Vary your vegetables. Choose a variety of vegetables, including dark green and orange, legumes (peas and beans), starchy vegetables and other classes.
* Red represents fruits: Focus on fruits. Any fruit or fruit juice, 100 percent natural part of the fruit group. Fruits may be fresh, canned, frozen or dried, and may be whole, chopped or pureed. Read the rest of this entry »

OK, here’s an article I found here and knew I had to share, especially for those interested in losing weight (including me) and I hope might help. I have tried to include every product that supports any source related to the original source I had.

So without further ado 7 foods that can help you lose weight:

1. Oats:

Oats have a high index of fullness (satiety index), which means it gives the feeling of fullness. Oats are slowly digested and therefore does not raise blood sugar (which if it leads to other carbohydrates) and keeps you full until late morning. Not only that, it also has high amount of soluble fiber and helps reduce cholesterol.

2. Eggs:

Eggs have a high amount of animal protein without the added fat of the flesh. In addition, some studies cited by the original article, the image can be unjust cause cholesterol because cholesterol is different from we humans. Read the rest of this entry »

Eat what is healthy?

Eating healthy is an important part of a healthy lifestyle and is something that should be taught from childhood. Here are some general guidelines to help your teen to eat healthy. It is important to tell your doctor about your child’s eating habits before you make changes or your child start a diet. Make sure your child is a healthy eating plan, talk to him about the following recommendations:

* Eat three meals a day with healthy snacks.
* Increase consumption of fiber in the diet and reduce the use of salt.
* Drink more water. Try to avoid soft drinks and juices with high sugar content.
* For children and adolescents in developing typically recommend that instead of counting calories in food, to control the total fat intake.
* Maintain a balanced diet.
* When cooking for your child, try to roast or grilled rather than fried.
* Make sure that your child controls (and reduced, if necessary) of sugar   consumption.
* Eat fruit or vegetables as snacks.
* For children older than 5 years, using products with low-fat milk.
* Reduce the use of butter and heavy gravies.
* Eat more chicken and fish.