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Chocolate's Health Benefits

Chocolate, particularly dark chocolate with a high cocoa content, is not just a delicious treat but also boasts various health benefits when consumed in moderation. Rich in antioxidants, minerals, and other compounds, dark chocolate can contribute to improved health in several ways. Here are some of the potential health benefits of consuming dark chocolate: 1. Rich Source of Antioxidants: Dark chocolate contains flavonoids and polyphenols, powerful antioxidants that help neutralize free radicals in the body. Antioxidants play a crucial role in reducing oxidative stress, which may lower the risk of chronic diseases and support overall health. 2. Heart Health Benefits: Consumption of dark chocolate has been associated with potential cardiovascular benefits, including: Improved Blood Flow: Flavonoids in dark chocolate may help improve blood flow by stimulating the production of nitric oxide, which relaxes blood vessels, reducing blood pressure, and enhancing circulation. Lower...

Always eat in an atmosphere that is as peaceful and relaxed as possible

Always eat in an atmosphere that is as peaceful and relaxed as possible , sitting at the table and always setting the table; never neglect this aspect. During the meal, keep the focus on the act of eating without distractions with electronic devices (TV, PC, video games , Tablet or smartphone).

Always chew for a long time : the gastrointestinal phase that takes place in the mouth is of fundamental importance. Drink slowly and, during meals, in moderate quantities, one or two glasses of water are sufficient for the meal, the rest during the day modulating the volumes according to the external temperature and the physical activity carried out.


Fed at breakfast like a prince (meal not abundant in quantity but rich in nutrients and energy), at lunch like a bourgeois (more abundant and always balanced meal), at dinner like a beggar (meal based mainly on vegetables with whole grains and legumes in order to have a low energy density).

Each meal must be complete and must consist of a base of foods rich in carbohydrates ( bread , pasta, rice (preferably wholemeal), polenta , spelled , barley , cous-cous,  baked goods and other starchy products ) accompanied by proteins (legumes , cheeses, fish , meats, eggs , nuts ), fats ( extra virgin olive oil ), vitamins and minerals(vegetables, fruit). If you have little time, the single dish is useful: brown rice , lentils and carrots with extra virgin olive oil, for example, using herbs and spices to limit the salt .

Better not to combine several protein foods (legumes, meat, fish , eggs, cheeses, nuts) at the same time: they require very different digestive environments .

Prefer foods of vegetable origin to those of animal origin: as fats choose extra virgin olive oil, as proteins prefer legumes ( beans , lentils, broad beans , chickpeas , peas ) and dried fruit (walnuts, hazelnuts and almonds in particular ).

Limit the consumption of meat and its derivatives of any type to a maximum of 4 meals per week and at the same time increase the consumption of legumes. Avoid sausages of unknown origin and, in particular, sausages and canned meat stored at room temperature. Do you prefer ham (raw, cooked and smoked ham   more and eliminating the fat visible) or bresaola and consumes the meat cooked "the blood ", choosing cuts lean and eliminating more visible fat and parts blackened by cooking .

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