FOOD BEHAVIOR
Chia seeds: with what and why eat them?
Chia seeds are rapidly spreading and gaining popularity among adherents of a healthy diet. But many, standing in front of a supermarket shelf with this rather rare product, will think about whether to take it? Why are these outlandish seeds so useful and, most importantly, how to cook them? Let’s get it right.
The seeds of this plant of the sage genus came to us from Central America. In 2005, the European Union recognized chia seeds as a “promising food.” Yes, this food is really very promising. Especially when you consider that only two tablespoons of these seeds – and this is enough to cook such a delicious and refreshing raspberry “jam” – contain at their 140 kilocalories as much as 5 grams of protein and 10 grams of fiber. And do not be afraid of 9 grams of fat contained in this portion. After all, most of it falls on Continue reading
10 products to help focus
In the modern world, it can be very difficult to focus on something. Constant smartphone signals and notifications on social networks can make distracted even the most motivated of us. Stress and aging contribute to this.
The diet can significantly affect our ability to concentrate, because some foods provide the brain with nutrients that help us concentrate, while at the same time strengthening our health. Here is a list of some of them:
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Cardiovascular Health Products
Nutrition Rules That Help Improve Heart and Vascular Health
Cardiovascular diseases remain the leading cause of death in many countries of the world, including Russia. Every day we all make a choice: to bring benefit or harm to our heart. Every day we can help him, preferring at least a short walk, rather than a bus, ripe fruit, and not a piece of cake. A list of healthy foods that improve heart function, I will give below.
Vitamins for strengthening the heart
One of the key components of superfoods is antioxidants. Vitamins A, C, D, E possess antioxidant properties, as well as various minerals and phytonutrients, such as carotenoids and polyphenols, which are present in vegetables and fruits. Continue reading
