Foods to avoid
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Dinner is one of the most important meals of the day to regulate, especially if you want to lose weight. At night our bodies prepare for rest and therefore, if we overfill them with heavy calories they struggle to burn and digest this food adequately. For this reason, we suggest opting for light vitamin...
Palm oil is a liquid that is extracted from the fruits of the African palm, which is scientifically known as Elaeis guineensis, and has its origin in some African regions, although it is also cultivated in areas of South-East Asia and South America. This oil is one of the most consumed in the world...
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Lactose intolerance, an increasingly common condition, is the inability to digest lactose, a sugar found in dairy products, causing side effects, such as stomach pain and nausea. It can be caused by genetics, but can also be acquired later in life, sometimes even due to damage sustained to the small intestine....
Refined sugar, commonly known as white sugar, is found in many foods, even those that you wouldn't expect. It is very common in most people's diets. So much so, that its harmful effects on health have been studied and researched by various institutions and specialists, who warn that excessive consumption...
Are you a chocoholic? There are many people who can't imagine a day without a small piece of this delicious sin and couldn't possibly quit even if it's bad for them. However, it's something really easy to control if we understand why our body asks for this little bit of sweetness. Besides purely personal...
We always hear that we have to bet on a low-fat, balanced diet to enjoy a healthy life, but why is that? There are different types of fat and some of them actually should be part of our diet - they are called "good fats" i.e. a type of optimal food for the proper functioning of the body, always up to...
For many people, there's nothing better than a piece of meat cooked over coals or flame grilled, that's really burnt on the outside and juicy inside. When it comes to toasted bread, some prefer it the more burnt the better. This preference for "excessively browned" food is also the case with other foods...
A moderate consumption of fats is essential to stay healthy. But, whilst it is true that our body requires fat to function properly, an excess intake of fat could lead to suffer major diseases as obesity, heart diseases, a fatty liver or cholesterol and elevated triglycerides. These increase the risk of...
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When we have diarrhea, whether it is due to some food that has disagreed with us or because we are suffering from a stomach infection or any other condition, one of the first things we should consider is the way we eat. Since diarrhea causes dehydration, drinking fluids is critical to our recovery, but...
Kidney stones are hard pieces of material that form in human kidneys when oxalate, phosphorus or calcium substances in urine become too concentrated. Certain foods can actually increase the likelihood of contracting Kidney Stones. In the article below we explain which foods to avoid in order to prevent kidney...
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There's no doubt that coffee, as its name suggests, contains caffeine, but it is not the only product that has it. Caffeine is a methylxanthine, a group of stimulant alkaloids including theophylline or theine, and theobromine found in foods like chocolate. Although all these products are commonly considered...
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We tend to believe that our stomach is ready to receive any food, and our bodies should be able to process it simply because it is food. But the reality is that our digestive system is complex and that some products are not entirely suitable or have an excess of harmful ingredients, limiting our stomach...
Nickel is a chemical that we can find in many food nowadays, especially in tin and canned food. In recent times, many people have started to develop nickel allergies. In fact, nickel is one of the main causes for metal allergies, as they can trigger dermatitis and eczema. Thus, these people need to avoid...
If you are thinking of leading a healthy life without implementing a strict diet you need to know that there are a number of foods that are more fattening than others. It is important that, before plan your new eating habits, you are aware of what you can include in your diet and what is best left aside...
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