Posts Tagged ‘Calcium’
Porous Bone Causes
As is known cola itself is a popular beverage in the world, while osteoporosis affects about 55 percent of Americans, especially women. In this study, scientists analyzed medical data from 2500 participants whose age is no more than 60 years and analyze the bone density in the three areas of the hip bones and spine.
The result, women who drink cola on a regular basis (four colas per week), have lower bone density than those who avoid drinking cola. Meanwhile, those who drank cola daily had a decrease in bone density compared to four percent of those who do not consume cola.
Interestingly, in this study did not provide much cola adverse effect on bone density of men. But until now the team is still researching the reasons why this carbonated beverages affect bone density in women. In this diet cola has a comparable effect with regular cola, but decaffeinated cola (without the caffeine content) has no effect on bone density. In conclusion, caffeine in cola is the main cause of increased risk of osteoporosis in women.
Dr. Mone Zaidi, director of the Mount Sinai Bone Program at Mount Sinai School of Medicine, New York City in support of the research done at Tufts University said: “The involvement of caffeine in the absorption of calcium caused inhibition of the formation of bone mineral composition. If the consume cola habits at a young age continue to be done, it is quite possible they will have osteoporosis before reaching menopause.
And at the age of 30, the body more calcium than storing waste, let alone loss of bone will continue to occur gradually in the age of 40 – 50 years. In addition each person would experience the coming of bone loss varied. It was very reasonable, given the body’s metabolism, while calcium alone will be lost through the nails and sweat, so there should be input calcium, through food. Because the campaign was drinking milk or foods high in calcium since a very young age needs to be done, to prevent the porous bone.
Food at menopause
Women’s diet must be based on climacteric fruits, vegetables, fatty meats, fish and nonfat dairy products and rich in vitamin D, not forgetting, of course, foods rich in carbohydrates like rice, pasta and legumes.
1. Saturated and unsaturated fats
Fat. The Omega 3 unsaturated as reduce levels of cholesterol and triglycerides.
Saturated fats, which come mainly from animal foods (beef, chicken and whole milk and derivatives), and some types of industrial pastries made with coconut oil and palm oil, should be avoided by submitting a high content of LDL-cholesterol ( “bad”, which is deposited on the walls of the arteries).
However, unsaturated fats, those of plant origin (olive, sunflower, corn, soybeans, etc.). And from fish, should abound in the diet, and lowering total cholesterol.
In addition, olive oil increases HDL-cholesterol ( “good”, which “cleans” the walls of the arteries) which, as we know, helps prevent cardiovascular diseases.
2. The fiber
The fiber is present particularly in plant foods. It is indigestible, that is, our body is not able to process and digest, so it is eliminated via faeces, with practically the same structure with which it was ingested.
However, it has many advantages: it increases what we call the “fecal bolus and decreases constipation. By reducing the contact time stools help with the colon, it also reduces colon cancer. Moreover, the fiber is capable of carrying some fat during digestion, thus reducing slightly the levels of blood fat. Perhaps one of its disadvantages is that there are people you increase the sensation of flatulence.
Pregnancy Diet
It is important that during this period, so you eat healthy and balanced. Need to nourish healthy way, as your body and body as well sue you, do not forget that you feed your baby too.
The diet for pregnant women, must be balanced, must be present, daily four basic food groups, such as milk, fruits and vegetables, and all kinds of meat. If you eat correctly and in your daily diet, these foods are present, will not need later, vitamin supplements, because you’ll get from the diet.
It is important that you present, which reached over, your pregnancy, avoid foods in your diet, such as flour and its derivatives, oil and sugar. It is not advisable to spend a long time without eating. In your daily routine, must be present five meals: Breakfast, lunch, afternoon snack, a snack and dinner. Read the rest of this entry »
Food Guide for Pregnant Women
The research on diet and nutrition has shown considerable positive influence on a balanced diet during pregnancy.
Specifically, nutritional status and food habits of the mother are factors directly related to your health and your child. This is therefore a very appropriate time to review lifestyle.
A reasonable diet at this physiological stage of female life is the best help to prevent premature births and even linked to the development problems of the newborn such as the reduction in weight or height, lowered resistance to infections, etc..
Power of Women Before Pregnancy
Pre-pregnancy nutrition is important to improve fertility and prevent deformities, but also the woman who is lacking before pregnancy it is unlikely that more than once has become pregnant. Is likely that the problem will continue or worsen, which can damage the course and outcome of pregnancy.
In developed populations, anorexia and extreme control of body weight and suffering from obesity and excessive consumption of snuff, caffeine and alcohol, may determine a decrease in fertility. Moreover, deficiencies in folic acid, vitamin A, C, D, E, B1, zinc, selenium, iodine, calcium and iron have been identified as responsible for some cases of infertility, which were solved by correcting the deficiency.