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Archive for February, 2009

Young women with vitamin D deficiencies are three times more likely to have high blood pressure in middle age, in relation to those with normal levels of the vitamin, according to a new study by the American Heart Association in Chicago.

Younger women joined a growing list of people including men, who can develop high blood pressure at least partly due to insufficient vitamin D.

the Michigan researchers examined data from 559 women since 1992, finding that those with low vitamin D levels were more likely to have high blood pressure 15 years later.

“Our results indicate that vitamin D deficiency early may increase the long-term risk of hypertension in middle-aged women,” said Griffin Flojaune, University of Michigan School of Public Health. Read the rest of this entry »

Tomatoes are low in calories, with a rich content of bioactive substances, very beneficial for the immune system, heart and circulation. There is evidence that their consumption reduces the risk of diseases like prostate cancer and blindness, due to carotenoids they contain.

One hundred grams of fresh tomatoes contain:

* 0.5 grams fiber
* 13 ml. calcium
* 27 ml. Phosphorus
* 0.5 ml. iron
* 900 U. I. Vitamin A
* It also contains significant amounts of B vitamins, 23 ml. vitamin C, vitamin E and only 22 calories. It is also rich in minerals: 3 ml. sodium, 244 ml. potassium and 14 ml. magnesium.

Lycopene is a carotenoid and antioxidant-power and also to neutralize free radicals and is the substance that gives tomatoes their red color. Recent studies have shown that Lycopene, a part of its properties as an antioxidant, also has the ability to promote a healthy cardiovascular system and prostate, in turn helping to regulate cholesterol levels and all functions of the immune system. The lycopene is deposited in the testicles, ovaries, intestines, stomach, kidneys, liver, prostate, pancreas and skin, serving several functions.

High levels of Lycopene in the body promote health because our body does not produce enough of this beneficial substance, it is important to supplement with dietary supplements containing the substance, and of course we should eat tomatoes as often as possible.

Porta, the renowned singer and rap artist that is more disease-conscious eating disorder and that while his latest album includes the song “Mirrors” dedicated to anorexia and bulimia and girls who suffer also has launched the initiative brings Porta, used to be ourselves at home and those who say our bit against this problem.

So we ourselves can use any of the social networks that are on the internet to show on web pages or sites that can find content that can serve girls and boys to stop eating, lose weight fast and ultimately enter into a self-destructive spiral that can even lead to death.

Food is essential and good nutrition can make the youth grow up healthy and without any problems, mentally or physically. It’s a matter of conscience, especially as we are and accept us into the hands of technical experts to help deal with any weight loss is desired.

The net is full of websites that are little help and the place where young people already suffering are all kinds of “advice” that will only drive them into more problems and more uncertainty.

There have already received almost 1,000 complaints in about 15 days and users becoming increasingly important due to its high level of participation, Getting to the point of creating forums for discussion among themselves for or against the bill or disease.

Being diabetic does not mean eating boring or tasteless dishes. By contrast, there are hundreds of recipes suitable with which you can enjoy a delicious wedding dinner, eating well and taking care of health. Following some basic guidelines regarding their care and preparing recipes for diabetics people can enjoy their life

The fact of having diabetes does not mean that you can not enjoy a good  dinner.

Here, some basic tips to consider and some Christmas recipes for that special night.

Consider the following:

• Limit consumption of alcohol beverages to one drink when the toast and refrain from drinking. During dinner drinks are best light. Read the rest of this entry »