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Tips to calculate how much fats you have gained

Viliyana FIlipova — Sat, 27 Nov 2010 01:46:41 +0000

The most people define the state of your body weight. But with age the body composition changes: muscle tissue is gradually replaced by fat. If a person not engaged in exercises to strengthen muscles, they become less and begin to accumulate fat. This is especially true for women. Withdrawal can not be a strong indicator of health and beauty. A more accurate “tool.” Many people resort to popular spreadsheets for the ratio between height and weight. But specialists in sports medicine stressed that these indicators do not give full information as to be recorded and the type of physique, reported magazine Prevention. Already appeared and tables reporting type build: lean, mean, wholesale. At the same height difference obtained from 5-6 pounds. But they are not sufficiently objective. To determine the amount of excess fat, you need to calculate the fat content of the general composition of the body. The certain amount of fat is vital for the proper functioning of the body – from 12 to 15% of the total mass of the body. Fat accumulated over that norm harm health and of course spoil the shape. The percentage of fat is estimated as follows: 10-20% – excellent, 20-25% – good, acceptable 25-30%, 30-35% – well, 40% or more – the comments were unnecessary. For men the rates were slightly lower because of the structure of the body of their gender.
There are two basic ways to calculate the concentration of fat:
1. By tailoring M
Measurement using a sewing m waist (just above the umbilicus) and hips (at the widest part of them). The ratio of these two “risk areas” is an accurate indicator of the condition of the body. Of course, if the ratio increases, fat is accumulated, if it reduced – fat is lost. Divide the width of the waist width of the hips. As individual and structure of the body, the resulting number should not exceed 0,8. Otherwise, you should seriously think about reducing fat.
2. So-called “Clipping” of the skin
Pinch your thumb and forefinger skin fold at the back of the shoulder (slightly higher than the armpits). Let your skin, but do not alter the position of the fingers. The distance between them must be measured with a line and you will receive the depth of the crease. If it is more than 2.5 cm, then under the skin has excess fat. Time to take action. And yet no more accurate and truthful method of standing in front of the mirror.

The sugar is not the only one problem for the teeth

Viliyana FIlipova — Thu, 15 Jul 2010 11:15:30 +0000

Use your teeth permanently – while eating, talking and smiling. Therefore it is essential to keep them healthy. We present some fact about them that are little known, but this does can be useful in everyday life for everyone – to protect the health of your teeth and your entire mouth:
1. Yogurt is just as harmful as sweet
Sugar is not the only enemy of our teeth. Acidic, low pH acidic foods such as confectionery, soft drinks and fruit juices soften the teeth, a result is the appearance of erosions of the enamel and reducing the size of the teeth themselves. Studies show that citric acid is extremely harmful. The worst nightmare for children’s teeth are very acidic and sweet foods that adhere to them. They “melt” teeth like a piece of ice left at room temperature. Moreover, children’s teeth are not fully formed since enamel maximum yield strength only ten years after the growth of teeth. In childhood it is softer and therefore more easily susceptible to the harmful effects of acids. Adults also consume no small amount of acidic foods that pose a threat to the health of teeth. However, if you decide to eat something sour, do it best with the main meal – it will reduce the harmful effects. More is better then chew gum containing xylitol because it helps the prevention of caries.
2. Email is the most solid substance in the human body, but it is brittle
Ice, popcorn and piercing mouth could drop off part of the tooth. Dentists recommend not to consume popcorn and ice products, especially if you feel your teeth are not as healthy as they were years ago. The rigidity of popcorn and ice can be compared with that of the stone and why we should be very careful in the consumption of these foods. Metal objects such as piercing mouth is a haven for bacteria that can destroy tooth enamel. Study of a prestigious U.S. journal American Journal of Dentistry shows that between 14 percent and 41 percent of people wearing piercings, suffer from tooth fracture and greater than normal wear, but as more serious complications of this condition is represented major oral deformities and loss of teeth.
3. In any age you can no tooth
Although most people have a full set of 32 teeth, some are born with missing. Most often the teeth, which grow are wise. Another frequent lack lateral incisors are located in the large front teeth. Lack of teeth can inherit. However, the most common cause of tooth loss is gum disease and caries.
4. Large amounts of fluoride are harmful to teeth
The fact is that fluoride is important for maintaining healthy teeth. But children under 8 years of age who are taking too much fluoride can develop a condition called fluorosis. Normally it starts with the appearance of white spots on teeth, but later become brown. Unfortunately fluorosis stains are “internal”, which means that whitening procedures will not have the desired effect. Many fluoride is also cause for brittle teeth. The problem most often occurs when ingestion of toothpaste for children. We recommend that you watch your child while you wash your teeth, to make sure that it absorbs paste. Tell him should use little brush on it, so as not to swallow by mistake. Some dentists even recommend that children only use toothpastes containing fluoride.

Chew longer to eat less

Viliyana FIlipova — Thu, 01 Jul 2010 05:48:22 +0000

The scientists have proven that those who eat more slowly, eat less food and receive more pleasure from it. Doctor Melansan Kathleen (Kathleen Melanson) of the University of Rhode Island (University of Rhode Island) in the U.S. has conducted a study to be shown the benefits of slow food. Together with colleagues she has been monitoring volunteers, divided into two groups – one that was fed quickly, the other – slowly. People from the first group have completed secondary or food for 9 minutes, received 646 calories. Most of them are wrapped within the next half hour that experience hunger again and has adopted additional 579 calories. In the other group volunteers are given their food running out (the same amount as the first group) for half an hour. Immediately afterwards, they said they feel fully City and this feeling has remained for more than an hour. The additional food, in the words of the people, has been identified as significantly more delicious than it was the opinion of the first group. Scientists believe that without a doubt slow the absorption of food helps to lose weight or to maintain proper weight.
They recommend a person to eat slowly 3 times daily, thus taking 210 calories less than those who eat fast.

5 steps to healthy eating

Viliyana FIlipova — Mon, 26 Apr 2010 11:22:29 +0000

According to modern medical understanding of health has 3 main components: rational nutrition, physical activity and rational refusal of smoking. If one adheres to these principles, the data from the statistics show that they decreased by 2-3 times the risk of cardiovascular and cancer, which today are a major cause of premature death. Of course, in terms of overweight, there may be genetically determined disorder of fat metabolism, but it occurs earlier and is immediately noticeable. In most people, obesity is a consequence of Eating Disorders. All extreme diets that help overthrow the weight is not balanced and can be implemented quickly. However, this rule means a momentary effect. Most main meals at a reasonable approach. Health is primarily a sense of measure. Here are 10 steps that are proposed by scientists of our healthy eating. They had nothing sensational – they simply state the principles to which they must adhere to normalize weight and maintain their health longer possible.
Step 1: Healthy balanced diet should be based on a variety of products, mainly from vegetable rather than animal origin. There is no product that can provide our bodies all the necessary substances. The only exception is breast milk, which replaces the child until at least 6 months all other products. Therefore, nutrition must be as diverse. Observance of special diets is recommended only on a recommendation from a specialist.
Step 2: Bread, pasta dishes and potatoes should be eaten several times per day. Half the daily amount used, food must be covered by these products. Scientists do not agree that they are only a source of energy and carbohydrates. They also contain many other substances necessary for health: dietary fiber, mineral compounds, vitamins of group B and C. It is wrong and the opinion that these products contribute to the accumulation of fat. Indeed, the energy content of starch is much less than the same amount of fat or alcohol. Experts recommend to be used more bread, preferably whole-grain or black.
Step 3: Various fruits and vegetables in quantity more than 400 g should be taken daily further from potatoes. The use of vegetables to exceed the use of fruit. And fruit and vegetables are sources of antioxidants, folic acid, iron, vitamins and minerals that reduce the risk of developing high blood pressure, atherosclerosis and other cardiovascular diseases.
Step 4: Milk and dairy products low in fat and salt (yogurt, cheese) should be consumed daily. Of dairy products especially need children, adolescents and women, especially pregnant women. If you do not use milk products, it must include in their food products which are rich in calcium – fish, vegetables with dark green leaves.
Step 5: Meat and meat products high in fat should be replaced by legumes, fish, birds. The amount of local products such as sausages, pates and sausages should be limited.
Animal fat contributes to an increased level of blood cholesterol and increased risk of ischemic heart disease.

5 tips for feeding in stress days

Viliyana FIlipova — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 10:31:27 +0000

As we engaged in, the harder it is to find time to take care of themselves. And very soon, healthy eating habits remain in the background. That’s why we selected these 25 very easy to follow rules for healthy eating – they allow you to eat properly even in the days when they are so busy that driving on autopilot. If you follow them, you will immediately get seven meals a day, fruit and vegetables, all the calcium you need, many fiber and omega-3 fatty acids, abundant antioxidants and many other useful substances. And this will reduce the risk of cancer, stroke, heart failure and diabetes, will have more energy, a fresh mind and you will avoid infections in the urinary system.
First: Suppose that is a normal workday and you’re more busy than ever. Now try our simple advice!
Healthy nutrition tips: 6:00: Wake up. For the last time you disconnect the alarm and feeling the walls are the way to the kitchen:
1. Drink orange juice with added calcium. If you start your day with a glass of orange juice, do not miss the chance to obtain and calcium. It prevents PMS, high blood pressure and osteoporosis. And even help you lose weight! Most orange juice and grapefruit with added calcium, containing much of it as milk – or even more!
2. Drained a multivitamin tablet. It is proven that people who drink daily supplements and multivitamins and minerals, significantly reduce the risk of colon cancer and heart disease, research suggests. Another benefit: Folic acid is absorbed multivitamin 2 times easier than if her accumulated through the food.
3. Eat breakfast cereal containing at least 7 g fiber per portion because it is the easiest way to obtain fiber with very little food. Not only that fiber is struggling with cancer but also protect against obesity. For example, if you eat 30 g of fiber a day (or almost twice the average in statistics), your body will absorb 120 calories less per day.
4. Add some blueberries to your breakfast grain. Even frozen berries are so rich in antioxidants that are only half a glass of increased antioxidant effect of most diets. Some studies show that work well and brain activity.
5. Make your coffee with milk. If you make coffee with hot water, all that achieved was to wake up. Use milk and here is your latte – plus that protect against osteoporosis (due to calcium and vitamin D in milk).

Secrets of the onion

Viliyana FIlipova — Sat, 29 Aug 2009 05:23:19 +0000

Eat at least 10 kilograms a year, experts advise. The onion is not only a useful herb, but also means that for centuries has been used medicinally, as has unique properties. Nutritionists believe that the year one has to eat at least 10 kilograms of onions. The onion valuable and vegetables available from the fourth millennium BC, and science today because it prices its high dry matter content (10-20%), including sugars (glucose, fructose, sucrose) – 7-10% and -2-3% protein. It contains a large amount of different mineral salts, vitamins, oils airy having bacterias properties. In onions also contain vitamin C (in the catalog – 35 mg), vitamin B1 – 60 mg, B2, B6, E, RR1, potassium, phosphorus, calcium, iron and citric acid. Essential oils give it a spicy taste and smell. The onion today is widely used in medicine. Alcoholic extract of the bulbs used in atony of the intestines, colitis, to raise the tone and the secretion of gastrointestinal tract in atherosclerosis and normal functioning of the heart.
No plant is not used as much in folk medicine as the onion. It has diuretic properties and is a superb healing agent. To this end, take 3 times daily with 1 tablespoon of onion juice. Fresh onion juice treated and inflammation in the mouth. The case of onions helps to yeast infections, flu and bronchitis at. 3 times daily for 10-15 minutes to put the nose pads impregnated with onion juice. Crushed onion mixed with honey and butter in baked onions help cough. And in combination with a glass of hot milk, it relieves stomach pain and nerve disorders. The case and the juice of onions is an effective tool and in the fall of hair. In food the onion should be used fresh, fried, boiled or pickled, as well as a spice to meat, fish and vegetable dishes.