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The main causes of obesity and overweight are usually, eat too often, irregular eating habits, do not follow the rules of power, poor combination of foods, stress, etc.

Obesity is the body or physical condition in which excessive fat deposits are installed in adipose tissue, with the consequences put strain on the heart, kidneys, liver and joints like the hips, knees, ankles and therefore overweight people are susceptible to several diseases like coronary thrombosis, high blood pressure, diabetes, arthritis, gout, gall bladder disorders and bladder.

Since the natural lens to combat this condition should consider three things:

• Controlling eating habits.

• Conduct regular exercise.

• Avoid the causes of weight gain.

A natural diet:

Early morning

• Juice of half a lemon mixed in a glass of warm water and a teaspoon of honey.

Breakfast

• mung bean sprouts (soybean) and a cup of skim milk powder. Read the rest of this entry »

These refreshing fruit so appealing in recent months and whose consumption is suitable for all audiences, not only makes us more bearable the sweltering summer, we also bring important benefits to our health.

To begin their high water content makes them ideal for dealing with dehydration and heat stroke, especially in children and adults. Also, due to its high engulfed at this time, “who has not been pulled half a melon or watermelon by himself?” Bring a significant amount of vegetable fiber facilitating our visits to the bathroom.

We also find in the case of large quantities of watermelon lycopene, which gives the peculiar red color, according to clinical studies that protects against prostate cancer and possibly skin cancer. Also at the melon are lutein a yellow pigment that protects against sun damage.

And good news for diabetics, these fruits against the popular belief are the most suitable for your diet, also are the fruits that provide less calories.

Feel good and have energy all day is possible, according to nutritionist Susan Kleiner and his book The Good Mood Diet (Diet of humor).

We save the technical justification and going to the point. Here are the foods recommended by Susan 9 so that you will not smile on the face.

- Milk: Dairy products contain whey protein, which can reduce physical responses to stress, improve mood and even improve memory.

- Cold-water fish: Salmon, mackerel and sardines are rich in omega-3 fatty acids, and studies have established a connection between low levels of omega-3 and depression.

- Strawberries: Rich in soluble fiber, which helps to lengthen the digestion, can keep blood sugar levels stable so you have less mood swings and irritation.

- Spinach: excellent source of folic acid, which prevents depression. Other foods that contain folic acid include sunflower seeds, green leafy vegetables, broccoli, wheat germ, oatmeal, peas, lentils, soybeans and mustard.

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The problem of obesity has a multifactorial nature, which depends not only from excess calorie consumption, but by a widening difference between calories and energy expenditure with physical activity. “The problem of childhood obesity is not resolved by removing a product from distribution, but with a systematic plan of education towards a healthy lifestyle – said Vincenzo Casket, President Enterprise Management hope – We believe therefore that there are foods from demonizing but serious commitments to be taken together. “

A commitment of responsibility that trusts manifests concretely years through various projects. First, the sharing of “Guidelines for the National Associations members related to the best practices on diet and nutrition of Vending in primary schools” was established by the European Union (EVA – European Vending Association) within the “European Platform on ‘ Diet, Physical Activity and Health “, sponsored by the European Commission. Furthermore, I trust has an active scientific collaboration with relevant actors in nutrition such as the Institute of Food Science, University of Rome “La Sapienza”, directed by Carlo Cannella, an authority in this area and attending the conference for the enhancement of Vending in meeting the needs dictated by new lifestyles in accordance with the “Guidelines for healthy eating Italian.” Read the rest of this entry »