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Did you know that mushrooms are the perfect source of vitamin D?

Well, neither did I!

The ones that are exposed to the UV light are very high in vitamin D2.

There is a complex reaction that takes place when mushroom are exposed to the UV light which makes them higher in this vitamin than normal mushrooms.

But why is vitamin D so important for our diet?

Apparently most people who suffer from depression suffer from vitamin D deficiency too. This vitamin is said to be the one responsible for (more…)

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Being a mom is never easy.

You have a million concerns related to your baby and you want to make sure that you have done everything you could to grow your little „bundle from heaven” as healthy as possible.

The first step to a normal, happy life for your child starts with the food that you serve at every meal.

If you are new to the mom’s guild and you lack experience, there is no reason to worry.

We are here to help you with useful advice about the best foods which should not miss from your baby’s diet. (more…)

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Organic foods can be best described as natural foods that have been grown with a great awareness for the health of the environment and the people who will eat them.

People that consume this type of foods are healthier and, as a consequence, their lifespan increases considerably.

There are many reasons for which we should include organic foods into our diet.

If you are curious to discover more about the food that makes us healthy, grab a cup of tea and take a break from what you do in order to find out more.

They are not produced with pesticides and other synthetic chemicals

Though it is not safe to claim that all organic foods are free of pesticide residues (the latter are everywhere in the environment), we know for (more…)

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We’ve already talked about the importance of diary products in our alimentation that help us prevent diseases like osteoporosis which affect many women these days.

But what about those who have lactose intolerance?

The solution seems to be almond milk.

In fact, in many respects almond milk is better than cow milk. Why?

• First of all we have to consider the number of calories. Almond milk is by far the better choice for those who want to lose weight. This is (more…)

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Our grand grandparents were healthier than us.

That’s a fact.

They didn’t have access to all the medical discoveries and techniques available nowadays and they didn’t go to the gym on a daily basis.

Some of our grand grandparents never went to a gym at all.

So, how did they stay fit and maintain a healthy body and a good weight?

Apparently the answer is that they ate clean unlike most of us do these days and did some basic things we no longer do. So, the solution that (more…)

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When starting a new diet most of us have a goal in mind.

It can be either losing weight or adding some pounds.

However, not many of us choose to talk to a professional before starting the diet which can have as consequence bad diet choices. Why?

• We are not well informed even if when we think we are.

Most of us think that we know what to eat and what to eliminate from our alimentation. The fact is that only a specialist can tell this (more…)

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Sea salt is very popular nowadays.

Many diets recommend using it instead of the table salt especially in the case of high blood pressure also known as hypertension.

Is this the right approach?

Should we replace table salt with sea salt?

As we all know, high blood pressure is one the consequences of being overweight. This condition can be caused by many other factors too besides obesity but, people who have weight problems are likely to develop hypertension problems.

The diet for someone who has high blood pressure should be designed (more…)

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Most diets forbid eating potatoes at least in the beginning phase like for example, in the case of the South Beach Diet.

Two other good examples would be the Atkins Diet and the Paleo Diet.

They do not allow potatoes no matter the phase.

I’ve always believed that all aliments are good if they are consumed in small quantities, from time to time and cooked in a healthy manner. I think that potatoes make no exception.

Why do most diets forbid potatoes?

Those who created these diets promote the idea that carbohydrates are not healthy at all. In fact, most of them are based on eating mostly (more…)

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Apples are ones of the most common fruits available all year long and yet special due to their incredible properties and benefits.

We hear a lot about exotic super fruits that are supposed to maintain our health, such as berries or pomegranates but we tend to forget those that are at our reach.

Apples are the cheapest among fruits and the healthiest too.

We all know what they say that ‘An apple a day keeps the doctor away!’, but let’s face it: no one knows exactly why apples are so good for our (more…)

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As I’ve explained in my previous article, when talking about teenagers and diets, an unbalanced way of eating can have serious health consequences.

Getting all of the essential nutrients is crucial during their growing period.

It’s also the most indicated time for them to learn how to eat healthy.

Unfortunately, we can’t ignore the fact that nowadays, most teenagers are overweight. They are also most likely to develop eating disorders during this period.

The temptation of eating fast foods or sweets and pastries is big (more…)

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