A healthy diet should contain two groups of essential fatty acids: omega 3 and omega 6. For the proper functioning of the body we need both, however, in the Western diet there is a tendency for high consumption of omega 6 fatty acids, while the consumption of essential omega 3 fatty acids is usually reduced . Is it necessary to take omega 3 dietary supplements? Read more
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Acne and diet
Have you asked the dermatologist what is the relationship between diet and acne. He certainly said that there is no such relationship. Is this really true? Every person suffering from acne noticed that acne reduced after eating some food. On the other hand, other foods cause acne worse. Why? Read more
Dietary fiber in colon ailments
There are many ways to get rid of hemorrhoids. The most drastic method is surgery. However, even after surgical removal of haemorrhoids, painful ailments usually recur. Why is this happening? What is the role of dietary fiber in the health of the digestive system? Read more
Starving cleanses the body
Refraining from eating to get rid of diseases is nothing new. Starving on certain days is practiced in many religions of the world and is not considered harmful to health. In certain situations, even the doctor recommends fasting or enema, because such procedures effectively cleanse the intestines. Is starving beneficial to everyone? How long should a hungry purifying body last? Read more
Soybeans for health
Soy is very popular and available in many forms. In addition to grains, almost every store is available soy flour, miso, tofu and many other forms of processed soy. It is a great source of valuable protein, which contains eight essential amino acids, which the body can not synthesize alone. Soy is also easy to grow in a home garden or field. Fresh, personally bred and harvested soy is an even more rich source of protein and nutrients. Read more
Minerals that give health
The human body consists of minerals. Every organ and every part of the body are minerals: bones, cell structures, arteries, organs, tissues, muscles, hair, lymphatic fluids and so on. Life can not exist without minerals, and the body does not produce them. Where does the body take minerals from? You deliver them from vegetables and fruit as well as dietary supplements. Because only 10% of people consume enough fruit and vegetables, the rest of us have a mineral deficiency. Read more
The whole truth about palm oil
Trans fats are a long time are “on the carpet”. Their impact on health is widely accepted. Unhealthy fats are replaced by other, “healthier” products, including palm oil. However, recently, palm oil has also been heavily criticized. What is the truth? Palm oil is harmful or beneficial to health? Palm oil is added to many food products. Therefore, it is useful to be aware of what are the properties of palm fat.
Is Vitamin E good for everything?
Vitamin E is an absolutely necessary substance for us, but probably its advantages are exaggerated. What does the human body use this vitamin for? Is Vitamin E good for all ailments? Read more
Can you overdose on green tea?
Everyone has heard about the miraculous properties of green tea. Among other things, it accelerates metabolism, weight loss, strengthens blood vessels, prevent colds and cancer. Is one glass a day enough to experience all the benefits of green tea? How much green tea should be drunk? Is it dangerous to drink too much green tea? Read more
Detoxification accelerates weight loss
Detoxification is a very important process that takes place in the body. It involves mainly the liver, kidneys, lungs and intestines. Toxic substances are processed into reactive metabolites and then excreted from the body. A healthy organism easily copes with all toxins. However, it is worth to help the body’s efforts to make the detoxification process run more efficiently. Read more