You've probably heard of the powers of oats to fight bad cholesterol. The cereal reduce the rate of LDL (bad cholesterol) prevents bowel cancer due to being rich in soluble fiber, which combine to water and turn into a gel capable of removing fats and prevent artery [... ]
In 1992 the famous food pyramid developed by the Department of Agriculture of the United States. More recently, the Department of Nutrition School of Public Health of Harvard University suggested a new pyramid, which shall be based on physical exercise and weight control. The groups who build the pyramid were [...]
Fruits provide nutrients critical to the proper functioning of the body and can be enjoyed the natural juices, jellies and jams or even ice cream. So savor the flavor of life, exploring all the variations of taste and nutritional potential that gives the fruit! The fruit play an important role in food and should be [...]
Simple sugars, when absorbed in the form of glucose, causing major blood sugar peaks, sudden and immediate, which leads to insulin release in bulk for the control of blood glucose. The complex carbohydrates, in turn, slow to be digested. Thus, the absorption of glucose is slow and gradual, as [...]
There are two types of carbohydrate - the monosssacáridos and polysaccharides. Carbohydrates Monosaccharides are the simplest and primarily serve as a source of quick energy and short-term. They are: In the fruit (except bananas if somewhat mature) in sugar, in honey, jams and jellies in; In energy drinks. The [...]
The carbohydrates are the principal source of energy of the human body. Have as the basic unit of glucose, the monosaccharide used exclusively by the brain, the liver, kidneys and red blood cells. Provide approximately 4cal / g. When starting a weight loss diet, the main trend is to cut the bread, rice, pasta, etc.. [...]
