Useful Advice

Useful Advice

Find useful advice on the benefits and dangers of deferent foods, vitamins and minerals. See which of them are good for what.
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Which Foods Make us Sleepy?Which Foods Make us Sleepy?
11 Aug.
Bread and baked goods. Baked goods from white flour have a high glycemic index, which can lead to a rise in blood sugar, causing sleepiness.
The Healthiest Part of the Cucumber is its SeedsThe Healthiest Part of the Cucumber is its Seeds
10 Aug.
A cucumber is most beneficial when picked after it has ripened and seeds have formed in it. Its seeds contain twice the number of minerals as those in the rind.
Foods That Chase Away AppetiteFoods That Chase Away Appetite
07 Aug.
An example of losing weight the easy way is adding a little spiciness to the dish. This will enhance its aroma and help curb your appetite. A glass of water also affects appetite, drinking at least 2 glasses before meals unleashes their effect.
Bitter Foods - a Health RemedyBitter Foods - a Health Remedy
08 July
Bitter foods may actually turn out to be a real health remedy for humans. According to Ayurveda and traditional Indian medicine, all diseases can be cured through stimulation of the taste receptors in the tongue. Taste therapy is also based on this.
Foods to Avoid During the SummerFoods to Avoid During the Summer
06 July
Carbonated drinks - besides not quenching thirst, sodas speed up the body's dehydration due to their high amounts of sugar. Fast food - the greatest source of unhealthy fats is fast food such as burgers, sandwiches and French fries.
Sodas with Added Sugar Kill 180 000 People AnnuallySodas with Added Sugar Kill 180 000 People Annually
02 July
Sodas with sweeteners are responsible for the deaths of over 180 000 people annually, alarm scientists in an article published in Circulation journal.
Watermelon is One of the Healthiest Summer FruitsWatermelon is One of the Healthiest Summer Fruits
01 July
Undoubtedly, one of the favorites of young and old alike is a juicy and aromatic watermelon. The significant amounts of vitamins A, B6 and C, iron and high quantity of water make watermelon a healthy part of any breastfeeding mother's diet.
Barley - More Than Just Food for AnimalsBarley - More Than Just Food for Animals
24 June
Barley (Hordeum vulgare) is among the oldest cereal grains that was grown in Mesopotamia as far back as 8000 B. C. Today barley is used as animal feed but also as food for people, as well as in the brewing industry.
Couscous is Good for the HeartCouscous is Good for the Heart
18 June
Consumption of couscous protects the heart from problems - the reason is the potassium found in the product. This mineral is critical for regulating blood pressure and cardiac rhythm.
The Perfect Time for Coffee is Not Early in the MorningThe Perfect Time for Coffee is Not Early in the Morning
12 June
Cortisol peaks are most substantially expressed between the hours of 6 and 10 in the morning and it is therefore best not to consume coffee during those hours.