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Carbohydrates, proteins, and hidden fats : Come back to reality!
The Center for Science in the Public Interest “(Center for Science in the Public Interest), in its reports online, says that” the USDA (Department of Agriculture United States) authorizes the ground beef labels, statements which are illegal on other food.
“Ground beef accounts for 45 per cent of beef sold in the United States and brings more fat and saturated fat clogging the arteries, the regime of the average American than any other food. “The USDA does not allow more than 10 percent of the weight in fat for most foods that are labeled” lean. “But the USDA allows ground beef that up to 22.5 per cent of fat to be called “lean.” Naturally, this fat is “saturated.” Read the rest of this entry »
Carbohydrates, proteins, and hidden fats!
Recent TV shows have reports that food brands offer a variety of products, low carbohydrate due to public demand. This just shows the public may be misinformed …
“Every day your body requires certain foods, like carbohydrates, proteins and fats to function properly. Too much food or not enough of another can affect your health. ”
The encyclopedia explains how carbohydrates can be classified, but they are all described as molecules of carbon, hydrogen and oxygen. The “carbohydrate molecules are most abundant in all biology. ”
Carbohydrates and oils are the form in which plants store energy. Few vegetable fats are saturated. Read the rest of this entry »
Vitamin B12, weight loss and controversy
Maintain a good balance of essential nutrients and fat in his diet, is perhaps the best way to keep in shape and healthy, but more of a balanced diet, it must be supplemented by the proper exercise.
Vitamin B12, also a so-called “energy vitamin” to represent a reinforcement of the actual energy, boosting metabolism, has been theoretically related to weight loss by this condition.
There are few preliminary tests they can identify that vitamin B12 could cause weight loss, according to the Department of dietary supplements in the U.S. Read the rest of this entry »
Mediterranean diet: more fruits and vegetables!
Women who exchange their usual diet to a diet of Mediterranean-type double their consumption of fruits and vegetables and eat more fat “healthy”. The new apology for the Mediterranean diet has been published in the Journal of the American Dietetic Association.
The U.S. study looked at 69 women divided into two groups: dietitians have advised women of the first group on the Mediterranean diet, particularly composed of fruits and vegetables, and the recommended quantity of products consumed, using a “list equivalents “with food often found in the Mediterranean model.
Tea, coffee and decaf reduce the risk of diabetes
Tea, it makes Zen coffee, it excites … Yes but not only. According to recent analysis of 18 studies, regular consumption of these two hot drinks is associated with a significant reduction in risk of developing type 2 diabetes.
The type 2 diabetes (T2DM) is a disorder linked to our lifestyle, especially favored by overweight and physical inactivity. Some even speak of an epidemic of T2DM and according to projections, this will be 380 million people around the world who will be achieved in 2025.
Already 100 000 Nutrinautes!
Launched fewer than 6 months, the call to participate in the largest nutritional study ever conducted, NutriNet Health, has already recruited more than 100 000 volunteers! Researchers hope to recruit 150 000 people the first year and 500 000 over 5 years, hence the interest to remember the significance of this unusual study.
The purpose of this study is to better understand the relationship between nutrition and health but also to examine our eating habits. But who are the Nutrinautes?
Milk causes cancer ?
Some claim that milk increases some forms of cancer, including breast and prostate. But it is clear that if one goes beyond the passion to search for scientific studies, it has everything and its opposite. Some studies show an increased risk of breast cancer with milk, other studies emphasize that the calcium it contains is at hand protector.
Cancer of the prostate, there are also completely contradictory studies. While waiting to see clearer, it seems now that the consumption of milk is more beneficial than risky! (Read this article about our Dangers of milk: the truth!).
The calcium in milk makes you lose weight
Studies seemed to have shown a link between calcium milk and weight loss. Immediately, some yogurt manufacturers took up this argument to sell. But since the work of the researcher behind this development have been challenged. Because it seemed especially interested in promoting its own dietary supplements containing calcium.
No wonder, therefore, bound to calcium, even if the actual milk consumers seem to have a waist smaller than the others. Can be summarized by the fact that having a balanced diet, with three dairy products per day, can not grow. But increasing consumption will not make you slimmer.
Misconceptions about milk
Many ideas are circulating on milk and dairy products. Are they can cause rheumatism? Calcium is he losing weight? What links ear infections, cardiovascular disease, neuro degenerative disorders and even cancer? Some clarification on the persistent rumors.
Weight Watchers : Food tolerated and adequate amounts
Consider this food separately to define adequate amounts:
FRUIT
You can eat all types of fresh fruit, canned or frozen, never add sugar. Eat at least once a day a fruit high in vitamin C (orange, grapefruit …). The quantities or serving sizes listed must be taken daily (3 servings for women, 3 to 5 servings for a male adult or adolescent). One of these parts must necessarily be consumed in the morning.