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Salt causes dependence, like this!

Salted foods have a similar effect on the brain as drug. No wonder it's hard to stop consuming them! Salted hazelnuts or other snacks will run out immediately when you open the package. The same doesn’t happen with unsalty ones. Scientific studies have shown that salt can be similar to drugs in the short term effect, although it has a milder impact. Good news: a few weeks of salt reduction can turn off a health-damaging stimulus.  Up to 3 grams of recommended salt per day is most often exceeded by most consumers. Is it just a bad habit for the children not even accepting lighter-flavored foods? Physicians investigating this phenomenon have discovered the true background of being fixed to the salty taste. Knowing this, it’s understandable why the food industry utilizes salt dependence for commercial gain. Brain reactions starts working after the first few bites, and bags and boxes becoming empty in minutes, force to buy some new ones.  In a major area of our brain, t...
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Walnut, the brain's nutrition

The shape and braid of walnut extracted from its shell is surprisingly similar to the human brain. If you have a mental work or want to keep your memory in your older age, think of the walnut in time! Its nutrients promote the activity of transducer molecules called neurotransmitters , so the information flows easily between the brain cells. Dr. James Joseph, medical scientist at the University of Boston, proved that nuts also reduce the chances of developing Alzheimer's disease. It prevents the formation of disease-specific plaques, and once they have appeared, it helps to select and demolish them.  Walnut is an excellent source of omega 3 fatty acids, including the most important alpha linolenic acid content. This substance contributes to the formation of another vital fatty acid, DHA, which supports the healthy brain function of newborns. During the pregnancy it’s especially important to eat some nuts daily. It’s recommended for young children older than two, insert nuts ...

Sweet potato against civilization diseases!

Even the color of this south american potato makes us smile. Here it has only become known in recent years and still doesn’t reach the popularity of traditional potato. Yet, five thousand years ago its cultivation began before it spread all over the world.  The pinny shape and the brown shell are misleading - it seems first-sight-to-nothing, but if you cook and scarify it, the inside is delicious and beautiful.  Orange colour doesn’t only please our eyes, but also supports it! With its extremely high content of beta-carotene, this vegetables contribute to healthy vision.  In 2012, a study was conducted with tens of thousands of participants concluded, that those who regularly consumed sweet potatoes didn’t have the otherwise common vitamin A deficiency. Discovery is also important because blindness in the children of countries suffering from food shortages is a threatening factor. With relatively cheap sweet potatoes the risk could be prevented.  Diabete...

Make homemade seed-sour cream!

If you are vegan, you will avoid food of animal origin for ethical reasons. If you are milk-sensitive, you do not consume dairy products because of your health. But what about the layed potatoes, cabbage or noodles you used to pour rich with sour cream?

Facts and misconceptions about fibers

High-fiber foods reduce the risk of many diseases. It’s good to know, when and what kind food You should chose. Are all the fibers the same? The fibers form the cell wall of the plants. Contrary to most foods, you can’t digest most of them, but bacteria in the colon catabolize them. The fiber types can be distinguished according to their solubility. Water-soluble fibers include pectin, which occurs in apples, citrus fruits and oily seeds. It is gentle to your digestive tract, it doesn’t cause puffiness. Here we can talk about beta-glucan, too; the best source of it is oatmeal and barley. Most of the water-insoluble fibers are cellulose and hemicelluloses. They are found in cabbages, legumes, shell of apple, celery and significantly increase the stool mass. This includes also lignin, of which excellent sources are root vegetables and berries. You need each type of fiber in your regimen, but  it may differ in amount depending on the individual . 

Can you live in peace with pollens?

Instead of medicines, you can protect yourself against allergies by natural methods. If you follow our advice, you can enjoy the summer without any symptoms.

Eating disorders can gain upon You, too!

It’s difficult to get to know this disorder in time, as the affected person usually doesn’t feel, how serious the trouble is. Eating disorders can be hidden even from family and friends for a long time.