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The dried beef, perfect for weight-loss diets

It will seem strange but there is a meat considered ideal for slimming diets and nutrition for athletes: the dried beef.

For the uninitiated, Bresaola is salted and cured beef and is a typical product of the Valtellina, certificate PGI (Protected Geographical Indication). It tastes very special and unique. It ‘absolutely the most low-fat sausage: it contains about 3%. E ‘instead rich in protein, iron, vitamins and minerals. Furthermore, it is easily digestible. It ‘not recommended, as is the case for all tpi salami, those who suffer from high blood pressure.

It is usually eaten raw and can become an excellent ingredient for the preparation of appetizers and snacks. Excellent pairing with cooked or raw vegetables and fruit.

The kiwi is a tropical fruit that brings in large doses of vitamin C, lots of water and fiber. Alone or with other fruits, cereals, chocolate fondue or salad is ideal for any time of day. Here are the main features and benefits of the kiwi:

Reducing diets: The kiwi has a high satiety power, is a diuretic and laxative. It is therefore an essential nutrient if you want to keep your weight or lose kilos. But that’s not all, this fruit has a high nutritional value. In addition, their caloric content is very low: 54 per 100 grams!

Pure Fiber: Its high content of fiber helps prevent colon transit constipation cases.

Diabetics: Those with elevated glucose levels will benefit because it helps regulate the kiwi.

Vitamin C: More vitamin C content This nutrient assimilates iron from food and, along with providing the natural antioxidant fruit, prevents cellular aging.

Potassium and magnesium: These two nutrients are ideal for those with high levels of sodium in the blood and suffering from hypertension. A Finnish research showed that if they raise the levels of potassium, magnesium and calcium will reduce sodium.

Principle and Method Protein Diet

The high-protein diet with bags require replacement of conventional food by meal replacements (mostly bags) containing almost exclusively of proteins: High Protein industrial bags (powder or diet drinks which contain about 80% protein, very little carbohydrate and lipids). You can complete with green vegetables (raw or cooked), salads, soups and vitamin supplements.

By using almost exclusively of protein and you exclude lipids and carbohydrates thus force your body to dip into its fat reserves.

The basic nutrition (protein, minerals and vitamins) and is guaranteed to prevent muscle loss while the lower caloric intake at the same time (about 600 calories per day). You should drink at least a liter and a half of water per day to eliminate waste of protein.
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