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.
Healthy Eating
Obesity may be associated with intestinal problems
Shedding excess body fat is a big problem for many people. And although it is well known that an effective weight loss process is a combination of diet and exercise, recent studies indicate that there is another important factor that affects the increased accumulation of adipose tissue. Read more
Intestinal microflora and effective slimming
Metabolic syndrome is a condition of the body that usually precedes the disorder of glucose balance in the blood and includes, among others, deposition of fat around the hips and abdomen. Many people of all ages have problems with excess body fat in these areas. As a result, fatty tissue deposits are formed that can increase the risk of developing serious diseases. 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
Ordinary tomatoes help in the treatment of cancer
Proponents of a holistic approach to health have long claimed that the tomato has ingredients to prevent cancer and healing cancers. Recently, there has been scientific confirmation of this information, especially in the field of prostate cancer treatment. Tomatoes can also reduce the risk of other types of cancer: lung cancer, stomach, pancreas, breast, cervix, large intestine, mouth and throat. Read more
Health benefits of nuts
Nuts are a natural source of beneficial fatty acids. Nuts are caloric and rich in microelements. It is scientifically proven that raw and unsalted nuts are one of the best foods. Despite high calorie content and high fat content, it is worth adding nuts to your daily diet. Read more
The impact of diet on the functioning of the immune system
There is no doubt that a proper diet can significantly improve the body’s defense potential, while a harmful diet can disrupt the immune system’s response. The mechanism of action of individual dietary ingredients, vitamins and microelements is not yet thoroughly examined, however, we know which ones are needed to improve the function of the immune system. Read more
A natural source of vitamin K
A few years ago, the view was that vitamin K was involved mainly in the blood coagulation process. Currently, we know many other functions that this vitamin fulfills in the body. Vitamin K is responsible inter alia for healthy bones, prevents the mineralization of calcium and phosphorus in the blood vessels and the development of cardiovascular diseases. What are the natural sources of vitamin K? Read more
Caffeine is good for health or harmful?
Fashion for a healthy lifestyle has been going on for many years. What is healthy and what is harmful? Supporters of extreme opinions are constantly arguing. Previously, scientists claimed that eggs are bad for health, and now eggs have a lot of benefits. Do not eat butter! Eat butter! Current research seems to contradict previous studies. So what is the issue of caffeine? What is the truth about caffeine? Read more
Health properties of green barley
The symptoms of lack of sufficient vitamins and nutrients are very common. It is not surprising if we consider the quality of commonly available food. Read more