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In our diet, fats are present. Triglycerides are the majority and to a lesser extent, cholesterol and phospholipids.

The absorbing all these fat, is the small intestine who uses it to form the membranes of every cell in our body (cholesterol yfosfolípidos), make hormones and bile (cholesterol), used as fuel in our fat and our muscle ( triglycerides) and activated blood lacoagulación (phospholipids).

Fats in our body are also produced in the liver (cholesterol and triglycerides), this happens when we are not eating or starvation situations.

However, these fats can not move as such in the blood. If we put water into a glass and oil, the two substances come together but remain separate (“rejected”). The same would occur if the blood (which is basically water) pusiésemos few drops of fat.

Therefore, fats circulating in our blood “protected” by a sheath of proteins that serves as a shield and allows this “fat” to reach all tissues to perform functions that we have mentioned before.

Lipoprotein is composed of protein and fat it carries, the best known are LDL and HDL, but not the only ones.

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Through a study published in the United States in the Annals of Neurology, we have determined that high doses of thiamine has been beneficial in the treatment of Alzheimer’s disease.

Thiamine is an essential substance in the production of hydrochloric acid in the body, and help the absorption of minerals and vitamins. This is very important, as it grows, since nearly 40 years there is a decreased function of hydrochloric acid. We need a good functioning of this acid mainly as adults.

Have been published about forty studies of thiamine and Alzheimer’s disease indicating a positive role against dementia. To increase the doses of thiamine in the body is necessary to consume beer yeast, wheat germ, whole grains, brown rice, yogurt and nuts.
Magnesium, the Mineral King

Magnesium is one of the most beneficial minerals for the body. Dilates and relaxes blood vessels, which stimulates and improves circulation, while inhibiting the formation of platelets. Thus, not only raises the body’s energy levels but also strengthens the heart.

In addition, magnesium is necessary for brain function, since, according to many surveys say is the fourth most abundant element in the brain. A low level of magnesium overexcited brain cells resulting in lower consistency.

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A weight loss diet should not mean “hunger”, however we must be satisfied at all times, having eaten healthy foods.

With the diet of the five days not deprive you of anything, except the extra kilos, that this causes fatigue and hunger pangs. Losing weight and keeping it mainly depends on maintaining a normal level of blood sugar and keep this down. The low sugar is what causes hunger pangs, which are largely to blame for overweight.

Once you get control hunger through diet, you will notice that you have more energy, more desire to work and mental concentration. It is at this stage that you can enjoy some “extras” like a plate of pasta, chocolate dessert or a snack once or twice a week.

This effective weight loss plan is as follows:

* Eat at specific times to level the blood sugar.
* Space out meals, as this helps the digestive enzymes are regulated.
* Eating foods and combine certain way too specific. This helps maintain the proper level of insulin in the body.
* When waking up is natural sugar level is low. Eat breakfast within half an hour to upload. Breakfast consists of a protein and a carbohydrate. Never use sugar diet. Two hours after breakfast, eat a fruit.
* At lunch, eat a protein (meat, poultry, fish, etc.) And hard vegetables such as celery, raw carrots, or a vegetarian dish, for example, a good salad, vegetable soup, a stuffed eggplant, etc. . The bread is optional, but always in the form of toast.
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When dieting, always remember that we include more vegetables and fruit, we must choose lean meats and especially check the quantities of food, but what we forget is the hidden ingredients that some foods may own and do not have in mind that this may affect our diet.

For example, sweeteners, many people are unaware that a glass of milk are hidden about two tablespoons of sugar, if it is true that when you use diet sweeteners, we can not always control that. For example, a friend can invite you to bring coffee and this sugar.

Another great forgotten are the spices and seasonings are often the direct replacement of salt, but in many cases, especially in commercial wines, we can find more fat and unhealthy calories.

Must be careful with drinks, anything other than water may have hidden fat and calories, in addition to sugars. Not that we’re going to force only drink water, drink juice whenever you are home, is a tip.

Eating well in the race of daily life has become extremely difficult and the results of this lack of time are visible in the rise in obesity, cardiovascular disease, gastritis, depression, etc.
Our body needs a variety of meals (5 to 6 times a day) to work well, and these foods must contain all the food groups that provide the necessary nutrients. Failure to comply with all meals, makes it a very dangerous health practice.
So how to improve nutrition and make it a healthy habit, favoring weight loss, even in the busy life?
Make a good breakfast, this is a very important, so the brain does not hear the message of “hunger” and will no longer reserve fat.

It will take a few minutes to make a full and balanced breakfast. Where this is not possible, stop at a bakery, but be careful to choose one food from each food group, such as bread or cereal, milk or dairy products and fruit or fruit juice, avoid fried foods, soft drinks, and candy.
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When someone is experiencing growth, such as children age, they very rarely pay attention to possible changes in its physical form. They will always eat anything, do anything they like and they want at that time. Indeed this is very reasonable, because the world is the world’s children “play”. However, when someone already began to learn about human relationships (social) is good, surely they would try to modify all the properties and behavior that they used to do as a kid (the nature and behavior of the less good). One example is eating all kinds of foods with due regard to their nutritional content, such as hamburgers, grilled beef, and so forth. They would have been a little more careful to do so.

The reason for that is usually used by them was that they wanted to stay awake and still looks attractive. They want other people like it when someone else was with them. They are even willing to go on a diet by drinking diet supplements, to help them to have a look, especially the body, which remains an ideal and attractive. To be sure, the thing that you should consider when doing so is that you do not be too easy to make a choice, for example, in choosing a diet supplement, you should consult with your doctor first. Hopefully you can still have an attractive appearance and increasing your friends.

Constipation is described as infrequent and difficult movement of the intestines, this causes a general malaise in the individual and really can be a serious problem if it lasts a long time.

This intestinal ailment can be healed in many ways but the best is to follow a natural medicine treatment for constipation, as this way we avoid ingesting drugs that can bring other problems due to side effects.

Constipation is a problem that many people suffer and there are many factors that can provoke. It may be due to a bad diet, irritable bowel syndrome, diabetes, hypothyroidism, chronic stress, depression or psychological disorders can bring some constipation.

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Keeping healthy habits is essential to keep young and way beyond what our age. In this site will make a list of 10 habits that you should never ignore. We assure you that if you can make them part of your lifestyle you will feel much more energized and more youth. It’s just a matter of being ready and willing to comply to the extent possible.

1. Eat foods high in fiber. A healthy diet should not leave out the vegetables, fresh fruits, whole grains, beans, nuts, raw seeds and other foods that are sources of fiber.
2. Reduce your fat intake. Research shows that it is better than fat deal about 25 to 30% of total calories. The vast majority of fat you eat should be healthy fats such as omega-3 fatty acids.
3. Drink lots of water. You should drink 8 glasses of water daily. Water is an essential element that helps us digest food better and get rid of toxins. Read the rest of this entry »

One of the most popular weight loss diets is the Zone diet bucks. The objective of the zone diet is to consume foods to achieve balance of hormones. Raises rates in the total intake of 40% carbohydrates, 30% fat and 30% for proteins, giving free rein to the consumption of snacks.

This diet is recommended not only to lose weight but also to stay healthy, for specific preparations indicating serves as a complement to medical treatments for chronic conditions like heart disease and diabetes type II.

The Zone diet is pay attention to counting calories, the limits being 500 for a big meal and dinner and 100 for snacks between. What is to maximize the use by the food agency, helping you get energy from carbohydrates rather than fats or proteins.

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