Water-rich foods to stay hydrated

Introduction Proper hydration is extremely important for health. Not drinking enough water, in fact, can cause dehydration , which causes fatigue, headaches , skin problems , muscle cramps , low blood pressure , rapid heartbeat , and, in cases of prolonged dehydration, even serious complications such as kidney failure . Water is not just what we pour into the glass: it is also possible to obtain it from foods . There are many healthy…

More protein-rich foods to increase strength

Daily protein requirement Proteins are made up of 20 amino acids , eight of which are essential (+ 1 for children), which means that the body is not able to produce them on its own and it is therefore necessary to introduce them with a balanced and healthy diet. The amount of protein to be consumed daily depends on a variety of factors, including age, sex…

Foods richer in potassium than bananas

Introduction Potassium is a mineral and electrolyte vital to the proper functioning of the body . It helps maintain normal blood pressure levels , transports nutrients into cells and supports healthy nerve and muscle function . The Adequate Intake (AI) of potassium is 4,700 mg in healthy individuals , but most people do not get enough through their diet.  It’s not just bananas , well known for being rich in potassium, that are rich in…

Foods that help fight muscle cramps

Muscle cramps: how they manifest themselves When the body signals that the muscles are tired and there is a deficiency of some important minerals, there is often the appearance of muscle cramps or spasms . These are involuntary and sudden contractions of the striated muscles, which appear accompanied by very intense painful pangs, causing temporary immobility of the affected part. The…

The 5 Best Foods that Lower Cholesterol

How to reduce excess cholesterol? The blood cholesterol level is determined by endogenous production (70% TOT, by the liver ) and by that ingested with food (30% TOT). Diet and physical activity are the two winning weapons for improving cholesterolemia; by combining both you obtain an improvement in lifestyle which determines: Reduction of total cholesterolemia Reduction of bad cholesterol (LDL) Increase in good cholesterol (HDL) consequently reduces cardiovascular risk .…

Raw meat: To eat it or not to eat it? Risks and Benefits

Eating raw meat Eating raw meat is a dietary behavior that can sometimes be unhygienic or even risky. There is not just one type of meat or cut for this crudity: raw meat can be served carpaccio , minced, “tartare” (finely chopped with a knife) or prepared in many other variations. Furthermore, contrary to what one might believe, the majority…

Dietary Fiber Deficiency

Fibers and Deficiency What is Dietary Fiber and What Does Its Deficiency Cause? ” Dietary fiber is a typical, but not exclusive, component of  foods  of plant origin; it is differentiated into soluble and insoluble, or rather, into  viscous and non-viscous “. Dietary fiber deficiency is one of the major causes of  contemporary malnutrition  in developed countries . In our country (and in all…

Cancer and baking soda

According to some research, sodium bicarbonate (NaHCO 3 or baking soda) could help reduce the growth and spread of cancer . What is truth in all this? Can sodium bicarbonate be useful in treating cancer? Blood pH, alkaline diet and cancer Not everyone knows that blood pH CANNOT undergo too sudden fluctuations and that, to stay healthy, acid-base regulation should keep it at values ​​between 7.35 and 7.45. The…

Vegetable drinks made from soy, rice, oats and almonds: why don’t they say milk anymore?

The law of Parliament on the word milk The European Parliament in its plenary session approved a strengthening of protection for dairy names. Vegetable drinks, such as those based on soy , almond, oats , etc., cannot be called “milk“. Different in composition and in the origin of the raw material itself, veg drinks and milk of animal origin are two products…