Healthy Eating

Good health, high energy levels and a strong immune system are directly dependent on nutrition. It is the foundation that everyone needs to build a beautiful body and improve the functioning of all body systems.

Since its discovery - around 900 AD - coffee has been the subject of an incredible number of myths. Today, the data about it continues to be updated, but it is still unclear whether coffee has more benefits or harms. There is information that this drink reduces the risk of Parkinson's and Alzheimer's diseases, protects brain cells from aging and is an inhibitor of the mTOR gene, which prolongs life. So far - only in lab animals, but who knows! At the same time, coffee speeds up heart rate, leads to pressure fluctuations, can provoke an exacerbation of gastritis, increase "bad" cholesterol (with regular use of more than 5 cups a day) and disrupt sleep, which is very important for controlling appetite and preserving youthful skin. At the same time, nutritionists believe that moderate coffee consumption does not contradict the basic principles of good nutrition, and the decision whether to drink it or not is a matter of personal choice.

Tender, juicy and crispy... In the modern world, the special flavor of bacon has become a faithful companion of various dishes - from the familiar scrambled eggs to unusual desserts. We propose to go on a culinary journey and get acquainted with the traditions of various countries, in the cuisines of which this delicious pork meat is actively used.

Fruits and berries (the same fruit, but smaller in size) are a treasure trove of flavor and benefits. They are rich in vitamins, trace elements, antioxidants, fiber, fruit acids and pectin. According to WHO recommendations, an adult should eat an average of 200 g of fruit per day. Let's find out how to get the maximum benefit from them and not to harm the body.

Imagine a situation: a person wants to lose weight. He starts counting calories and exercising regularly. Everything seems to be going well, the trainer is satisfied and advises him to switch to protein shakes. After two or three weeks, the weight starts to creep up, swellings appear, and the newly appeared vivacity disappears along with the bright thoughts about the new shape... "Bad shakes?" you ask. "Egg white intolerance," the lab will answer.

Cooking is a very important aspect that nutritionists pay a lot of attention to.

The method of cooking a dish depends not only on its caloric content, but also on the extent to which the original amount of nutrients can be preserved.

In the fight against colds, our main ally is vitamin C (ascorbic acid). It allows you to support the immune system, so that it can respond in time to the external threat from viruses and bacteria. In the body, unfortunately, ascorbic acid is contained only in small quantities, and its importance is very great. The reserve must be replenished, since human cells cannot synthesize vitamin C on their own.

Tomatoes are among the most popular vegetables - and for good reason.
"Tomato" goes back to the Aztec name of the plant "tomatl". 

Tomato is one of the most popular ingredients in vegetable salads. However, stewed and canned tomatoes and tomato juice are no less delicious and useful. The unique property of tomatoes is to retain their qualities even after processing. In addition, the caloric content of the product is only 20 kcal per 100 g, which makes it even more attractive. 

The best food sources of this important mineral.

According to the norms, adults need to consume 1000 mg of calcium per day, and the elderly (after 60 years) - 1200 mg per day. However, getting calcium and assimilating it are not the same thing. Calcium is metabolized with the help of other nutrients: protein and vitamin D. Without them, you may suffer from calcium deficiency, even formally covering the calcium allowance.

Why do "unhealthy" foods often seem the most delicious?
When we are upset, anxious or tired, we often feel the urge to eat "something tasty".

Want to make the switch to healthy eating but don't know where to start? We can tell you. 
Food should be a source of energy and health, not extra weight. Here are some simple tips to help make eating healthier:

Salt or sodium is found in small amounts in most foods - a little more in animal foods, a little less in plant foods. More often than not, people get much more sodium than they need, mostly in the form of table salt. Its average consumption is 12-14 g per person per day.

It is recommended to limit sodium intake to 2000 mg per day, which corresponds to about 5 g of table salt (1 teaspoon). In some cases, a stricter restriction is required.

How to make a menu for students: expert recommendations.

Nutrition should fully meet human needs in energy, food and biologically active substances. For schoolchildren, a carefully thought-out diet is especially important, as it is food that first of all creates the conditions for intellectual and physical development, supports immunity and protects against diseases.

Garlic is one of the oldest crops that people began to use in cooking and medicine. Four thousand years ago it was cultivated in Central Asia, Iran and Pakistan. It was an obligatory product in the diet of the ancient Egyptians. It was also fed to slaves engaged in hard labor to give them strength and prevent diseases. During the excavation of the ancient tomb of Pharaoh Tutankhamun, garlic heads were found.

Have you just recently eaten, but you feel like snacking again? Perhaps foods that tend to aggravate hunger are to blame.

Frequent colds can prevent a student from learning new things. To prevent this from happening, it is necessary to strengthen the immune system.

The warm summer is over, replaced by fall - with winds, rain, slush and sudden weather changes. Very soon, seasonal diseases will begin to increase. The most vulnerable during this period are children of preschool and school age, as their immunity is just gaining strength. To make the natural "defender" of the body was strong, it must be helped.

Carbohydrates provide the body with energy, but they come in many forms.

Carbohydrates are a key source of energy in the human body, with just 1 g of them providing 4 kcal of energy. When carbohydrates are broken down in the body, glucose is formed, it is extremely important for the preservation of tissue protein, fat metabolism and central nervous system nutrition.

What a person needs for a happy, carefree, bright and long life? Health, of course. In Europe, people in retirement are becoming more active, now they have free time to travel and enjoy life in peace. But how can you enjoy it if your health is no longer the same? If the general condition is so bad that you do not want anything in life.

Tired of sitting on ineffective diets that bring nothing but disappointment? Play the "gastronomic game" from French nutritionist Madeleine Gesta! Let you not be confused by the word "diet" in the name of the program. Its creator assures that this is a fascinating journey into the world of delicious food.

Most of the beneficial properties of green tea are due to the fact that the leaves of this plant contain many water-soluble polyphenols - catechins. Their benefits extend to almost all human organ systems. They protect the cardiovascular and nervous systems, liver, prevent the development of obesity, diabetes, malignant tumors. And in combination with other anti-cancer substances, catechins give a synergistic effect. For example, curcumin (found in turmeric) and green tea catechins enhance each other's action in colon and laryngeal cancer cells. The combination of catechins and vanilloids in chillies results in their synergy in the prevention of various cancers. One study found that in a 25:1 ratio, catechins and vanilloids killed cancer cells 100 times more effectively than green tea alone.

"Mango is not a familiar fruit for most of us, but lately it has been appearing more and more often in shoppers' grocery baskets. And this is very good: after all, the product has not only a sweet taste, but also a lot of useful properties. Let's find out how much of it we can eat per day".

Food is one of the easiest ways to "praise" ourselves for achievements or to "celebrate" a good mood. We also look to food for support when we feel bad - it's a way to "get out of the hole".

This is an exaggeration. Cooking salt, which is used in every kitchen, consists of two elements: chlorine and sodium. They play an important role in the metabolic processes of the body: they maintain fluid balance and blood pressure, are responsible for the work of nerves and muscles. Therefore, a healthy person should not rush to extremes and self-appoint a salt-free diet. Such a diet is a temporary measure prescribed to people with certain diagnoses. For example, a sharp restriction of salt to 0.05-0.10 oz per day is prescribed to patients with chronic kidney disease, and the exact period of abstinence is determined by a doctor on the basis of tests.

"The egg is not just a popular ingredient in many dishes, but also a treasure trove of nutrients. For many years, this product has been the object of conflicting opinions among nutritionists. The reason is simple - because of its cholesterol content. However, many agree that it is an indispensable source of many vitamins, minerals and other beneficial components."

Although there is no magic drink for weight loss, some do keep you feeling satiated longer, which can help you consume fewer calories throughout the day. If you're trying to lose excess weight, you can focus on moving more, reviewing your diet and including the drinks you consume. After all, everything you drink, just like what you eat, has calories.