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  5 Ways to Improve Digestion   An optimally functioning digestive system can do wonders for our health and well-being. It is connected in many, and almost all of our bodily functions. For this reason, improving digestion is vitally important to maintaining a healthy lifestyle. 5 ways to improve digestion Unfortunately, due to the unhealthy food we eat, the polluted water we drink, and the polluted air we breathe, our digestive system is loaded with harmful toxins, chemicals, and bacteria. Some researchers have suggested that digestive disorders are the main underlying cause of many unexplained symptoms and illnesses. Therefore, it is easy to see the importance of the digestive system and to do everything possible to support it. Here are 5 easy ways to improve digestion and assimilation naturally. 1. Chew food well This is one of the easiest and simplest ways to improve digestion. However, it is a practice that many of us often forget. We lead busy lives and most...

  Metabolism Affected by High Fructose Corn Syrup   High fructose corn syrup is just one food ingredient, among many others, that virtually every health advocate will tell you to avoid. The Corn Refiners Association (CRA), a large organization representing the corn refining industry, continues to claim that the high fructose in corn syrup is totally safe and perfectly " natural, " but many health experts plus the results. Research could not disagree more. Negative impacts of high fructose corn syrup One of the contributions this product is making to our society is an alarming increase in obesity rates. Scientists have repeatedly shown that high fructose corn syrup, used in thousands of food products and non-alcoholic beverages, can negatively impact human metabolism and is contributing to the growing obesity epidemic. High fructose corn syrup disrupts human metabolism Research shows that the high fructose in corn syrup changes human metabolism, and is metabolize...

  10 Miraculous Powers of Grapes Research continues on the great health benefits of resveratrol, which is found in purple or red grapes. Here are some of the healing benefits of resveratrol: Grapes and their healing powers Exciting research led by MaryAnne DellaFera, Ph.D. at the University of Georgia, found that the resveratrol present in grapes (particularly when combined with soy isoflavones) works in the body in two ways to significantly assist with the efforts of weight loss: ·        Dramatically reduces the ability of cells to store fat by approximately 130 percent. ·        It causes fat cells to break down at a rate 246 percent higher than normal. Protect the heart In research, resveratrol found in grapes has shown the ability to improve the dilation of blood vessels, which can allow blood to flow more easily through them. Grapes have also been shown to relax the walls of blood vessels, making thei...

  What are proteins for and what functions do they fulfil in our body? Today we hear a lot about this nutrient; of diets rich in protein to lose weight, or to increase muscle mass by supplementing the diet, with products specially formulated for this purpose; This is seen more in the world of athletes. But what are proteins really? What function do they fulfill in our body? Should we consume them every day? What foods provide protein? Definition: what are proteins First of all, you must know what kind of nutrient this is, in order to later be able to define well what they are for. The proteins are substances of very structure complex, based on monomers of nitrogen, better known as amino acids; Currently 20 different amino acids are known that combine with each other to form the different types of proteins. These amino acids can be classified into: ·        Essential amino acids: these cannot be synthesized by the body and must be ingested wit...

  Why eating organic food is recommended Nowadays, organic foods have become a trend, not only can you find them in natural and organic food stores, but they are becoming more frequent in most supermarkets. But are organic foods better than conventional ones? What are the benefits of eating them? Are organic foods really good for your health? In this article we will learn about the advantages of consuming them and we will elucidate all these significant doubts so that you can make the best decision when buying your organic food. What is organic food? Before knowing the benefits of organic food, let's first explain what it means for a food to be “organic”. The term "organic" refers to the way farmers grow and process agricultural products. There are regulations for planting these products which vary from one country to another. According to the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) for a food to be organic it must be produced in the following way: · ...

  Increase in adipose tissue in the body due to toxins in food Toxicants in food and everyday products are a plausible reality today. Humans and domestic animals are increasingly affected by constant exposure to these compounds that alter the hormonal system and can cause various diseases including overweight and obesity. In recent decades there has been a dramatic increase in obesity and it has been thought that the causes of this epidemic are high calorie diets associated with a sedentary lifestyle, in addition to the genetic component. However, these by themselves cannot be the only ones responsible. In 2010, a group of researchers published a study in the journal Proceedings of The Royal Society, in which they analyzed this situation, indicating the possibility that the causes of weight gain could involve various factors such as toxins in food and the environment not yet identified. Other researchers have also supported this theory, in a review published in Current Opin...

  5 fats to cook healthier and more delicious Saturated (SFA) and monounsaturated (MFA) fats are the body's preferred fuel source. Another important benefit of long-chain saturated fatty acid (LCSFA), and to a lesser degree MFA, is that they are stable at high temperatures and therefore safer cooking fats. 5 cooking fats you should be using With this in mind, here is a list of the cooking fats that you should be including if you are on your goal of increasing your health. Not just because it's safe to cook with them, but because they taste great. Ghee Ghee is clarified butter and is popular in Indian cuisine. Because the solids have been removed from the milk, it is very low in lactose and almost entirely fat, mostly saturated. Use ghee to brown meat and sauté garlic and onions for soups or stews, to fry your eggs is a good option. One tablespoon of ghee contains 8 g of SFA, 3.7 g of MFA fat and 0.5 g of PUFA (polyunsaturated fatty acids). Coconut oil Along with...