Are dried fruits and dieting compatible?
Really good sources of fat, there aren't many in the plant kingdom, like olive oil and avocado, nuts are the best.
– They are very satiating, but have a lot of nutritional quality, so we should limit their consumption to 30gr/day;
– Easy to consume;
– Portable and practical;
– Ideal for ketogenic or low carb diets.
However, they should be eaten raw or roasted naturally.
Being all good, the best are:
– Macadamia, very rich in magnesium;
– Pistachios, with more concentration of B6 than all foods;
– Almonds, rich in calcium;
– Nuts, the best for cardiovascular health and cognitive function, due to Omega 3;
-Hazelnuts, anti-inflammatory and rich in Arginine, which promotes the production of nitric acid, improving circulation;
– Pine nuts, which are made up of a high percentage of protein (31g x 100gr of product).
More than thinking about “dieting”, we should think about adopting anti-inflammatory lifestyle habits.
Acute inflammation is a positive and healing response of our body that is mediated, among other factors, by cortisol (cortisone).
When inflammation becomes chronic, it is considered a health problem, with multiple associated consequences. Bearing this information in mind, we cannot forget that
Obesity is a state of chronic inflammation.
Inflammatory factors that we can control:
- Alcohol;
– Tobacco;
– Ultra-processed;
- Fried;
– Simple and industrialized sugars;
– Stress;
- Sedentary lifestyle.
Fortunately, there is an effective treatment/approach! 👇🏼
We must ingest:
– Fermented foods, to increase the variety of intestinal flora (probiotics);
– Cherries (antioxidant and anti-inflammatory);
– Seeds and nuts;
– Fatty/blue fish;
– Cruciferous vegetables, such as broccoli;
– Relaxation techniques;
– Aerobic and muscular strength exercise.
In this way, we will be able to control the weight more easily and the improvements will be fantastic.
Everything that we eat and do not need to spend, to maintain our vital functions and to move, is stored in the form of triglycerides. These are formed by one molecule of glycerol and three molecules of fatty acids. Fats and, even more, carbohydrates (especially simple ones), are metabolized by the body and stored in the form of triglycerides, as an energy reserve. With proteins, the transformation to triglycerides is much more difficult, having little effect on increasing them.
Have a fantastic weekend and don't forget to get some exercise!
What to eat or with whom to eat? Today we are not going to talk about food but about who to eat with and where. In this autumn time, except for this weekend, we should enjoy the terraces. The temperature is still inviting and sharing the table with family and friends, with people we feel good about, is much more than just hanging out, it's health! When we are well, happy or we are with people we like to be with, our hormonal and immune system works much better, in the end the body and mind are one. Live with due care. Try to be happy and have positive thoughts. Have a fantastic weekend.
Gluten, casein and intestinal absorption: our intestine has the important mission of allowing us to absorb nutrients and thus be able to feed us. But it also has the mission of preventing toxic or inappropriate molecules, due to their complexity, from being absorbed. Recent studies indicate that both gluten and casein in dairy products can hinder this mission and the selective ability to absorb food, so as an adult, it is recommended to reduce the intake of these nutrients.
Vitamin D is so important that it is known as Hormone D.
The main functions of vitamin D are:
• Strengthening of bones and teeth (best known function), as it promotes increased absorption and transport of calcium and phosphorus to the bones.
• Diabetes Control, as it works to maintain the health of the pancreas, producing insulin, the hormone that regulates blood glucose levels.
• Improvement of the immune system, preventing bacterial and viral infections.
• Reduction of inflammation in the body, as it reduces the production of inflammatory substances. Consequently, there is a greater control of autoimmune diseases, such as Psoriasis, Rheumatoid Arthritis, Lupus, among others.
• Prevention of diseases such as Multiple Sclerosis, some types of cancer (breast, prostate, colorectal and kidney cancer), due to the effect that vitamin D has on controlling cell death and reducing the formation and proliferation of malignant cells.
• Improved cardiovascular health, as it lowers blood pressure and the risk of other cardiovascular diseases.
• Muscle strengthening, participating in the process of muscle formation and being linked to greater muscle strength and agility.
• Antioxidant effect, being able to prevent premature aging, since it reduces the damage caused to cells by free radicals.
• Helps the body in the slimming process.
Like all other supplements, Vitamin D should only be recommended under medical supervision.
Have a fantastic weekend, consuming fish and egg yolks, the best sources of vitamin D, and sunbathing, moderately, in order to transform it into its active form (☀️)
