There are two types of laxatives: the osmotic and irritants. The first draw water out of the intestinal wall to the middle of the body, making the fecal become more viscous and easy to be eliminated. Have annoying, as the name suggests, irritate the intestinal mucosa by stimulating the body to act. Although [...]
The fibers should be part of any self-respecting regime that the nutritional balance, being well known to those who suffer from constipation. The fibers are part of the carbohydrate is not digested and absorbed by the body. This explains its action most famous: the intestinal regulation, because by increasing the stool volume, [...]
A high intake of foods rich in fats harmful to the body, associated with overweight and sedentary lifestyle increases the risk of developing cardiovascular disease. Know the types of fats harmful to the organism: Cholesterol type fat with two faces, cholesterol plays an important role in the organism already participating in the production of the [...]
The proteins are present in three food groups: milk and dairy products, meat and eggs, legumes. Adding them all, the proteins must accumulate 15 to 20% of total calories of the daily regimen. The protein obtained from food perform several functions in the body. Are involved in the repair of body tissue, the formation of [...]
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 [...]
