What are Minerals? (I)

Posted by mzPOTTER | February 11th, 2010 in Nutrition | No Comments »

Minerals are inorganic micronutrients the body needs in very small quantities or doses, among all minerals add a few grams but are as important as vitamins, and without them our bodies could not carry out the comprehensive metabolic functions we perform daily, the hormone synthesis or processing of the tissue.

Constitute only five percent of body mass and of the 28 existing only a dozen is considered essential, according to their amount or dose required divided into two groups:

* The macro: whose needs exceed 100 mg daily calcium, magnesium, potassium, sodium, chlorine, sulfur and phosphorus. The functions of these minerals are linked to bone formation, regulation of body fluids and digestive secretions.

* The micro or trace elements: whose needs are less than 100 mg daily. Within this group of minerals, the most important are iron, zinc, selenium, copper, iodine, manganese and chromium. Its functions are related to biochemical reactions, we protect against disease, help reduce fatigue and achieve better mental and physical condition. Read the rest of this entry »

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How Much Vitamin C We Need?

Posted by mzPOTTER | February 9th, 2010 in Nutrition | No Comments »

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How much vitamin C we need?

One of the great myths about vitamin C is that the orange is the food with a higher proportion of such vitamin. However, as this fruit, other foods high in vitamin C in their composition, especially the pepper.

But … how much vitamin C we need?

110 milligrams a day is the approximate amount of vitamin C the body needs daily, although some say they are between 80 to 90 mg. You should take vitamin C so spread throughout the day. Read the rest of this entry »

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Eggplant

Posted by mzPOTTER | February 6th, 2010 in Nutrition | No Comments »

eggplantsEggplants are native to India where they are cultivated since ancient times coming to us in the Middle Ages by the hand of the Muslims.

What is eggplant?

Eggplants (Solanum melongena) are some vegetables of the Solanaceae family, with much food value and now, thanks to the greenhouses, we can enjoy throughout the year.

Eggplant varieties are classified by shape and color of fruit.

They may be round, oval or long and deep purple, striped, mottled or even-colored. Read the rest of this entry »

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Dietary Fiber

Posted by mzPOTTER | February 4th, 2010 in Nutrition | No Comments »

dietary fiberDietary fiber is actually becoming increasingly fashionable as their properties and benefits are not limited to helping us better go to the bathroom.

What is fiber?

Dietary fiber is located within the family of carbohydrates and gain through food. A curious about other nutrients (in addition to their property or profits) is that it does not add calories.
Types of dietary fiber

There are two classes or types of dietary fiber:
* Insoluble Fiber. Among the foods rich in insoluble fiber include fruits, vegetables, legumes and whole grains. The cellulose, hemicellulose, lignin and resistant starch are insoluble dietary fiber. Read the rest of this entry »

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Preventive treatment, an alternative to prevent HIV

Posted by mzPOTTER | February 2nd, 2010 in A I D S | No Comments »

preventive treatment, an alternative to prevent HIV

The human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) continues to spread around the world, mainly through sex. Despite advances in treatment, preventing infection is still the great challenge ahead. In the absence of an effective vaccine and after the repeated failures of vaginal microbicide gels, pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP), the taking of drugs before being exposed to the virus, is considered one of the most promising strategies for achieving this goal . A new study in monkeys showed that intermittent therapy before contacting HIV is effective.

The researchers, from the CDC (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, USA), exposed the macaques to simian immunodeficiency virus (SHIV) modified to be as identical as possible to HIV. In different groups were given different doses of antiretroviral drugs and at different times to see what combination offered the best protection. Read the rest of this entry »

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More health, Less pollution 2

Posted by Anhie | January 30th, 2010 in Health | No Comments »

More health, Less pollution 2
6. With only reduce meat consumption by 10% can greatly reduce the environmental damage

7. The only reason we can consume as much meat is because prices are relatively low. Are low for the inhumane treatment of farm animals. We could fill pages describing the atrocities committed for meat at low prices. People avoid seeing the pictures of the breeding of animals and read about how millions of chicks are thrown away to die slowly from hunger and bitten by ants and rats because they have high commercial value.
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More health, less pollution 1

Posted by Anhie | January 28th, 2010 in Health | No Comments »

More health, less pollution 1You know your grandparents or great depending on your age do not eat meat every day. Neither were vegetarians. Eating less meat can be healthier, live longer and avoid destroying the planet.

Reasons not to eat less meat
First let’s clear we’re not talking about becoming a vegetarian but lower meat consumption.
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As lower cholesterol

Posted by Anhie | January 27th, 2010 in Cholesterol, Health | No Comments »

As lower cholesterolTo regulate cholesterol is required to raise the good cholesterol and lowering bad. Not all fats we eat are bad, but some of them is lowering bad cholesterol.

Good fats
Monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fats are the best option as they help lower bad cholesterol levels while maintaining good cholesterol levels. Some foods containing these fats are peanut oil, olive oil, canola oil and nuts. Other recommended fats are avocados and flaxseed, chia seeds and others.

Fats that raise cholesterol
All animal fat and hydrogenated fats like butter and margarine (there are not hydrogenated and is indicated on the package).

Almost all fried foods have trans fats as well as most pre-prepared meals. Panaderilla bread and butter tends to have almost all fast food.
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Increasing the height

Posted by Anhie | January 26th, 2010 in Health, Increasing the height | No Comments »

Increasing the heightI want to be higher. Is there any way to grow I am 25 years old?

According to most experts women stop growing once we reach 21 years of age. This is the current medical opinion.

Our stature is largely a product of our genes but also of our environment. If we grow or not the maximum height in our genes is affected by our diet, exercise, posture, stress and sleeping enough and others.

This is why people in most countries are now higher than their ancestors.

Our body has hormones that determine growth. In a few cases there may be deficiency of these hormones.A doctor may order a blood test to measure these hormones if deficient can prescribe. In most people this is not the case.

Some methods of growth
The following methods are some of the most used. These methods are not accepted by most doctors because it can cause serious damage to health:

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Natural Deodorants

Posted by Anhie | January 25th, 2010 in Health | No Comments »

Natural deodorantsDeodorants and antiperspirants are products we use every day. We use them to control perspiration and odor usually in the armpits. The underarm skin is sensitive and can easily become irritated or dirty

The challenge in selecting a deodorant is not to irritate the skin and prevent odor. These are some points to consider:

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