You are what you eat, maybe we should take this saying more seriously as a big portion of our brain is literally built up from the nutrients what we eat from the nerve cells to the neurotransmitters carrying the messages so food can even affect our performance, stress level and mood.
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How to improve your immune system?
The development of healthy eating habits can help to build a stronger immune defence. It is quite widespread that vitamin C has a good effect on the immune system, although if you really want to give a boost it might be better to turn to some other vitamins. Among many vitamin A and D seems to be especially important for your immune system and you can read about many foods rich in these vitamins and even about an immune strengthening recipe suggestion.
Rainbow diet to eat enough vitamins
3 billion people have micro nutrient deficiency on the earth, although people in western society have every chance to get the vitamins they need from their diet. Micronutrients have a role in immunity, energy production, blood clotting, growth and development, bone health and disease prevention. Only by eating diverse and colourful foods you can built a healthier diet with all the nutrients, vitamins and minerals you need.
Coffee, the double agent
Around 80% of adults drink coffee every day, although is it really beneficial for their health? It is not a black and white question. Some people might be more sensitive for the side effects of coffee that others, which cuts back the enjoyment. On the other hand, this article introduces facts of hidden benefits your daily cup of brew can provide like vitamins, antioxidants and impressing mental health benefits
Calorie calculation
If you are wondering how to calculate your personal daily calorie intake to have all nutrients needed this guide shows you the calculation method, you need to use. Your calorie intake depends on 4 factors: your age, gender, weight and physical activity. This calculation will show how much calorie you need to consume to maintain your actual weight. If you goal is to lose or gain weight than depending on that, you need to take or add plus calories
Problems of modern diet
Eating is a part of everyone’s life and although it has a great effect on a lot of things, many people don’t seem to think about it too much. Only if we think of it on a personal scale what we eat determines how much energy we will have during the day and not only the quantity but the quality of this energy. I think this carelessness happens for a very simple reason, that in 21st-century food is so easily available (especially for people living in the western society) that you can find something to eat wherever you are and whatever you do.
Basics of nutrition
Some diets say you should avoid carbs, and some say to stay away from fats. Although are these really based on hard facts? If we look at the definition of nutrients it states that these provide energy to our body and it can’t be a coincidence that all these things are listed here. Our body has basic needs for these different groups of nutrients as they work in synergy and it is important to keep our intake balanced to have a healthy diet.
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