Grapefruit is a juicy fruit with sweet and sour taste and a characteristic note of bitterness. It was created by combining two genres: pomelo and orange. Grapefruit is a very useful component of the diet and has excellent health properties. Read more
Healthy Eating
Probiotics, prebiotics and digestive enzymes in one capsule
Information on probiotics and prebiotics are topics that often appear in scientific literature in correlation with maintaining the health of the digestive system. There are many natural ways to supplement these substances in the body. There are also dietary supplements that provide medicinal probiotics and prebiotics. However, only some of them contain a full set of digestive enzymes, which are very important for the complete assimilation of all nutrients and for the proper course of the digestive process. Read more
Flaxseed reduces cholesterol
Linseed has been used for thousands of years as an ingredient of a healthy diet and for medicinal purposes. However, the scientific world is skeptical about the health properties of this plant because there are no research results that would clearly confirm the benefits of linseed. Is it true only what has been proven in accordance with scientific standards? Read more
Dietary fiber in the diet of diabetics
There are many publications in the media and the Internet about the infinite health benefits that arise from eating dietary fiber. Nutritionists have been promoting the consumption of fiber-rich foods for many years. It turns out that for people suffering from type 1 or type 2 diabetes, dietary fiber is one of the most important nutrients. How does dietary fiber help diabetics? Read more
How does obesity affect cholesterol?
Obesity can be described as a modern plague, because it affects a very large part of society and has an adverse effect on the entire body. The immediate cause of obesity is too much calories provided in food in relation to the body’s needs. One of the consequences of obesity is the increase in cholesterol in the blood. How to deal with this problem? Read more
The link between liver cirrhosis and diet
Cirrhosis is the last stage of long-term liver disease. It is a very serious health problem that is associated with many ailments and conventional medicine does not give any chance to restore the healthy functioning of the liver. Fortunately, there is a natural treatment and prevention, which can include a healthy diet. Read more
Conventional and unconventional treatment of liver cirrhosis
The method of treatment of liver cirrhosis depends on the cause of the disease and on the severity of the patient’s condition. Doctors usually use a combination of different treatments, including pharmacological agents and lifestyle changes. And although it is believed that there is no effective cure for liver cirrhosis, there are many ways – both conventional and unconventional – that help control the symptoms of the disease. Read more
Antioxidants improve the functioning of the circulatory system
Consumption of fruit and vegetables is attributed to beneficial health effects. This is mainly due to the antioxidant activity of certain fruits and vegetables. Of particular importance is the fact that certain plant polyphenols have the ability to suppress damages in the blood vessels, which are the result of the destructive action of oxidants. This results in the improvement of the lining of the blood vessels and significantly reduces the risk of cardiovascular diseases. Read more
How to prevent osteoporosis?
Osteoporosis is the most common metabolic bone disease. Moreover, changes in the skeletal system are beginning to appear at a younger age. But osteoporosis is a disease which can be avoided. The only condition is early implementation of prevention. Read more
Physical activity and the development of bacterial flora
A good bacterial flora in the digestive system is the foundation of general health. Especially today, when immune system diseases are very common, it is good to know that the strength of the immune system is rooted in the gut. So how do you ensure the correct bacterial flora in the gut? Read more