Nutritionists say the norm is 200 g per day. You can consume a kilogram, but why? The fact is that pickles contain a lot of sodium chloride, which retains water in the body, which leads to swelling of the limbs.
Diana Dashkevich vegetables pickles health 24 September 2023Food shapes our health and life a lot, and it's especially important for older people. A University of Barcelona-led study indicates that older individuals in hospitals who do not adhere to a Mediterranean diet may find value in participating in physical exercise programs to prevent hospitalization-related loss of daily-life abilities.
Kate Yakimchuk research food health maturity 24 September 2023While some nutritionists offer eating smaller portions frequently, scientists claim that it might be better to eat bigger portions less often. It's all about insulin and type 2 diabetes, and how frequent meals can affect it.
Kate Yakimchuk research health meals diabetes 24 September 2023Passion fruit tastes sweet and sour, reminiscent of gooseberries, kiwi, and some notice notes of peach and apricot in it. Passion fruit is native to Brazil, in whose tropical forests it has been growing for a very long time.
Diana Dashkevich fruits healthy food health 24 September 2023We all know that some food can cause lots of damage to our health, but what about food that can protect you? A team of specialists have collected lots of previous studies to create a list of six foods that every adult should eat to stay healthy.
Kate Yakimchuk research food health protection 24 September 2023You can actually be genetically prone to obesity - your genes can make it harder for you to feel full, and they can make your hunger worse. Meanwhile, a new study shows that some food restrictions can actually help people to keep their weight healthy and avoid obesity.
Kate Yakimchuk research obesity genetics food dieting 24 September 2023There are many foods that can help cleanse your liver naturally. Some of these include fruits such as apples, grapefruits and avocados, vegetables such as broccoli, spinach and kale, and greens such as parsley and mint.
Diana Dashkevich food health food facts 24 September 2023It's better to eat healthily and avoid ultra-processed foods, but if you love them too much, then you can integrate them into your healthy diet. A new study shows that if you create your diet wisely, then you can make it healthy even when it mostly contains ultra-processed foods.
Kate Yakimchuk food research nutrition obesity 24 September 2023Soups can be extremely versatile, but most of them are delicious - so you can always choose the recipe that suits your tastes the best! What's even more important - they are perfect for losing weight, and there are a few reasons for that.
Kate Yakimchuk soup food dieting health weight 23 September 2023Celery actively removes cholesterol from the human body, up to 50%, and is a natural antioxidant. Its most useful part is the stem, then the root and leaves.
Diana Dashkevich celery vegetables health healthy food 23 September 2023Vegetables are generally good for you - but do you know that they can also help you fight some lung infections? Scientists claim that specific molecules in some vegetables can promote the health of the lung's protective barrier, lowering the risk of various infections.
Kate Yakimchuk research vegetables health lungs 23 September 2023Sesame seeds have a nutty aroma and a neutral, nutty taste. Black sesame seeds have a more pronounced taste and aroma.
Diana Dashkevich spices sesame health 23 September 2023While younger people often prefer lean meat, a huge number of Americans tend to eat beef only. A new study discovered that 12% of Americans are responsible for eating half of all the beef consumed in a single day.
Kate Yakimchuk research beef meat dieting ecology 23 September 2023Food shapes almost everything in our life, including our health. A new research paper published in the Journal of the Endocrine Society hints that the ketogenic (or keto) diet could potentially reduce testosterone levels in ladies diagnosed with polycystic ovary syndrome.
Kate Yakimchuk research food keto dieting fertility 23 September 2023It's often hard to help your child with obesity, because kids don't often understand the reasons, and you want to make them happy as a parent. Meanwhile, a study from Karolinska Institutet found that treating obesity in young children is effective both in the short term and long term.
Kate Yakimchuk research children obesity food health 22 September 2023When your goal is to eat healthily, you shouldn't only focus on your main meals - snacks also count. A recent study shows that one in four individuals is jeopardizing the advantages of nutritious meals by indulging in unhealthy snacks.
Kate Yakimchuk research snacking health food dieting 22 September 2023Potassium is an electrolyte important for heart and bone health, muscle and nerve function, and more.
Diana Dashkevich food health vitamins facts 22 September 2023Macadamia nuts have a sweet, creamy flavor and a fatty consistency. Due to the high content of healthy fats, the nut is quite high in calories and can be consumed instead of regular sweets. The nut has a spicy vanilla aroma with hints of almond, which is why it is often added to desserts.
Diana Dashkevich nuts food health facts 22 September 2023Garlic is delicious, but its odor is too strong for some people - especially if they smell it in someone's breath. There are plenty of different hacks on how to get rid of that smell quickly, and scientists claim that they've found one more effective method - yogurt!
Kate Yakimchuk research garlic smell yogurt 22 September 2023You are what you eat, they say. But it's not just your body that gets affected. Research discovered that residing in an underprivileged neighborhood can influence the foods you choose, your weight gain, and even the microstructure of your brain.
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