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Cereals are the most important part in an adult’s diet due to a substance known as starch, a complex carbohydrate with slow absorption that offers the organism the energy needed for best functioning. Cereals also contain fibers, proteins, minerals (calcium, iron, zinc), vitamins (B and E) and antioxidants.

Advantages:

- it is mandatory to consume daily these types of carbohydrates, but in small quantities. With a small amount of starch in our body, we have the needed glucose that helps us maintain satiety till the next meal

- lipids are eliminated when carbohydrates are consumed, so, to lose weight we need carbohydrates in every meal.

- a healthy diet contains bread, rice, pasta and cereals but in a moderate amount, because only the EXCESS of starch can be transformed into lipids.

-cereals contain fibers which accelerate intestinal transit and prevent constipation. Colon cancer risk is also diminished.

- the fibers from cereals have an antioxidant and noninflammatory effect; with vitamin E, these fibers prevent risk for developing arterial diseases. Wheat germs increase vitamin E absorption and decrease cholesterol level

- oil extracted from the wheat grain is called oryzanol and influences cholesterol absorption

- corn flakes assure the daily dose of B vitamin for pregnant women

- carbohydrates increase serotonin level

- cereals are low in fat

- white bread contains cellulose which does not affect cholesterol level and cereal bread contains hemicellulose which decreases cholesterol level

Continuing the information about dairies, I considered that the subject of yogurt, which has become more and more popular nowadays shouldn’t be left behind… So even if you are on a diet, or you’re just interested about its pros and cons, continue reading, because it might change your eating habits.

So yogurt represents a coagulated milk through fermentation. Each gram of yogurt contains milions of germs, so always respect the valability term written on the can.

150 g of yogurt contains 50% of the daily need of Phosphor and 40% of Calcium.

1 yogurt/ day diminishes blood cholesterol by 3% and LDL-Cholesterol by 4 %.

Lactobacilus bacteria destroys the “bad’ bacteria from our intestine which causes diarrhea.

I am sure you’ve heard of  “bifidus”, right? So do these types of yogurts work? Well Bifidobacteria are usually present in our intestinal flora, having an essential role due to their participation at the final part of the digestion. These are predominant at birth, when breastfed, their number getting smaller by age.

Chaotic eating habits, stress, antibiotics can harm our intestinal flora and can lead to constipation, bloating, discomfort and diarrhea.

Bifidus assures a good equilibrium for the intestinal flora, it reduces digestion time on colon level preventing constipation.

So Bifidus yogurts have the same effect on our organism like fibers, being a great alternative for people who suffer of chronic constipation and don’t consume enough fibers.

Read more… tomorrow!

Our heart functions 24/7, because all cells of the body are in permanent need of oxygen and nourishments, provided by the well functioning of the heart. Some nutritionists appreciate that the main method for preventing heart diseases is adopting a ‘neutral food’ diet.

Summers, we should consume all the berries we can find:  raspberry, blueberry, blackberry, because they have a high level of antioxidants that protect the organism.

Regarding the barbecue, leave the meat to rest for some time, because now, it is vegetables` time! The most healthy type of barbecue is the vegetables one. Start grilling mushrooms, carrots, eggplants, green peppers, tomatoes and so on. Sprinkle some seasoning on top of your grilled vegetables, some salt and pepper, thyme, basil, dill and lemon juice.

This type of snack offers your system the level of fibers rich in a substance known as lignine, which helps with keeping the cholesterol level at normal, which contributes also to reducing high blood pressure.

Also healthy for cardiac problems are goat cheese, tomatoes and quail eggs.

Nutritionists also consider that the fruit salad is the healthiest dessert for the summertime. Try it with apples, pears, melons etc. Peel all fruits and chop them into medium sized chunks, and, as a topping, mix a juice from a lemon with some honey, cinnamon and mint leaves, and enjoy healthy!!!