June 19th, 2009, Friday, 08:58
Chocolate cream and burned cream sugar -445 calories versus 119 calories
100 g of chocolate cream containing: 9 g protein, 27 fat and 41 carbohydrates.
100 g of burnt sugar cream containing: 5 g protein, 2 g fat and 21 carbohydrates.
Why this difference? Although both seem light, cream chocolate is rich in fat and carbohydrates. Eggs, butter and chocolate contain more fatty acids and saturate. In contrast, burnt sugar cream has milk, less filling.
Donuts with chocolate or simple donuts - 299 calories versus 210 calories
100 g of chocolate donuts contain: 4 g protein, 25 g fat and 26 g carbohydrate.
100 g of simple donuts containing: 4 g protein, 12 g fat and 14 grams of carbohydrates.
Why this difference? Although the donuts are the same, icing sugar make the difference. Sugar is rich in carbohydrates, but the amount is negligible, while chocolate crystallize is plenty of carbohydrates and fat. But this type of donut can be consumed only once a week and only after a casual meal or in place of a snack.
Cake with cream against ice-cream with fruit - 213 calories versus 112 calories
100 g cake with cream content: 2.9 g protein, 10.4 g fat and 22.9 g carbohydrate.
100 g of ice cream containing fruit: 3 g protein, 8.6 g fat and 15 grams of carbohydrates.
Why this difference? Because toping of caramel, chocolate and cream the cake is more caloric and fat, while fruits have high caloric value and no fat.
Gaufre against pancakes with honey - 317 calories versus 120 calories
100 g gaufre contains: 6 g protein, 14 g fat and 42 grams of carbohydrates.
100 g of pancakes with honey containing: 5 g protein, 4 g fat and 18 grams of carbohydrates.
Why this difference? Batter of pancakes are balanced, with very little or no fat, while the dough one is imbued with saturated fat, very calorific even without toping chocolate or cream, when the energy grows with several tens of kcal.
Cake with fruit versus cake with cherry - 412 calories versus 270 calories
100 g of cake containing 6 g protein, 14 g fat and 42 grams of carbohydrates.
100 g of cake with cherry containing 5 g protein, 5 grams of fat and 48 grams of carbohydrates.
Why this difference? Base composition is quite similar, but cherry cake has fresh fruit or from compote, with a little sugar, while fruit cake contains lot of sugar. In addition, composition cake requires more fat, butter, margarine or oil, which increases the amount of fatty saturate acids.
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June 16th, 2009, Tuesday, 08:00
What can be better and healthier than a glass of orange juice at breakfast? It seems as though the drink from trade, which says “100% Natural”, is not as natural as you think - the manufacturing process that fruit passes through various processes, from heat to conservation in order to wait about a year to be consumed.
What should consumers be surprised to know about orange juice?
Great orange juice producers of pasteurized juice (which is not derived from concentrate) keep the juice in aseptic huge reservoirs to ensure reserves for a year. Juice stored in this way should be deprived of oxygen, a process known as de-aeration, to not rust the tanks.
When the juice is devoid of oxygen, is also devoid of chemicals that give it flavor - if you try juice from the tanks, would taste like water with sugar. Thus, the producers hire companies to manufacture perfumes flavors to be added that “with sugar water”; to make it have the taste of orange juice.
How are we misleade by label?
A good example would be “drained of fresh oranges”. Even if the oranges would be fresh when they were crushed, which is not true, however not much difference in the moment that the juice is injected with any artificial substance to offer the “natural” flavor.
Best alternative?
You can buy orange juice produced by supermarket sites and bottled them at place. Are more expensive than mass produced, and they are diluted with water but still natural. The healthy alternative is to buy fresh oranges from market and prepare it at home.
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June 12th, 2009, Friday, 14:35
A balanced and healthy diet is extremely important for our health. In order to prevent stress, it is vital to take into consideration everything you eat.
Healthy nutrition can prevent stress in the following way. It will strengthen the body’s ability to fight diseases or immunity. Also, healthy foods with adequate nutritional value will feed your brain with the vital nutrients and will improve your overall health.
Start by evaluating yourself and seeing the kinds of foods you have been taking in. You also need to note how often you take in food in a day. This is important as it will also determine whether the nutrition is helping your body in the best way.
You should stay away from eating refined foods, as they are not whole foods or natural from the source. Avoid eating saturated fats and choose natural vegetable oils instead. Start by reading the food labels, as this can determine your health therefore.
You need to stay away from red meat, and go for white meats like chicken and fish instead as these provide better nutrition for you.
The more natural the food is, the more it will benefit your body. Include more fresh fruit and vegetables into your diet.
To prevent stress and stay healthy, change your lifestyle by eating healthy!
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June 10th, 2009, Wednesday, 07:12
The most basic skin care begins by eating right. To look healthy and have a radiant skin, you must eat healthy foods. Avoid eating junk food, as it has negative effects on your overall health.
It’s very important to know the right foods to eat for clear skin. Here is a list of foods you must eat in order to keep your skin looking healthy, young and radiant.
Fluids are essential to our skin diet as they help moisturize the skin. It’s recommended to drink 6-8 glasses of water per day. Reduce your intake of coffee or tea to a maximum of 2 per day. As well, don’t drink too much water 2-3 hours before going to bed. Avoid drinking sodas and alcohol.
Essential fatty acids include Omega 3 and Omega 6, and can be found in sardines, tuna, salmon, nuts, prawns, soya beans. Reduce the intake of saturated and processed fats if you want the essential fatty acids to work.
Antioxidants protect us from infection and can prevent us from degenerative diseases like cancer or heart disease, and help in destroying free radicals. Antioxidants can be found in berries, black grapes, Brazil nuts, broccoli, carrots, cherries, chestnuts, hazelnuts, kale, raisins, papaya, peas, peppers, prunes, spinach, sweet potatoes, and tomatoes.
Iron is used for the formation of hemoglobin. The lack of iron leads to anemia that shows up in our bodies by a pale complexion and dark circles under the eyes. The best sources of iron are: red meat, seafood, liver, eggs, spinach.
Vitamin A helps in the formation of new cells, this keeps our skin healthy and is vital for our eyes and hair. Vitamin A can be found in whole milk, whole butter, liver, oily fish, eggs, dark orange vegetables (carrots, sweet potatoes, winter squash), dark green vegetables (broccoli, spinach, kale).
Vitamin C is a powerful antioxidant, essential for the production of collagen. You can find Vitamin C in citrus fruits (orange, lemon, grapefruit, lime), tomatoes, potatoes, papaya, broccoli, Brussels sprouts, kiwi, strawberries, cauliflower.
Vitamin E helps our skin retain its moisture, and a lack of it leads to premature wrinkles, pale skin, acne, easy bruising and slow wound healing. Vitamin E can be found in: vegetable oils, nuts and seeds, peanut butter, whole grains, avocados, sweet potatoes.
Vitamin B complex helps to keep our skin moist and smooth, and can be found in: milk, oily fish, poultry, red meat, eggs, bananas, soya beans, whole grains, wheat germ, peanut butter, fortified breakfast cereals.
Beta-carotene protects us from the aging effect of the sun and can be found in: dark green vegetables (spinach, broccoli, watercress), orange fruit and vegetables.
Selenium helps to protect against free radicals and counter dry skin. It can be found in: cereals, meat, seafood, offal, eggs, cheese, Brazil nuts, whole grains, mushrooms, beans, wheat germs.
Zinc is another mineral vital to the immune system. The lack of zinc produces stretch marks, a dull complexion, white spots on fingernails, dandruff. You can find zinc in: seafood, red meat, cheese, whole grains, mushrooms, offal, eggs, turkey, and nuts.
Follow a healthy diet to ensure the health of your overall body and keep your skin clear and good looking!
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June 8th, 2009, Monday, 07:10
For a healthy nutrition, you should substitute sugar and sugary products with natural sweets. Here are the natural sugar substitutes that are good for your health:
Fresh fruits contain an ideal quantity of different types of sugars. Fresh juices, fruit salads and fruits help to bring your blood sugar under normal levels and regulate the functions of the pancreas. You should eat more fruits and less sweets to ensure a healthy nutrition.
Honey is an excellent sweetener for teas, milk and juices. Honey consists of a complex mix of natural sugars and can be assimilated by the human body without any problems. Be careful and buy natural honey that has no refined sugar added artificially by feeding the bees with sugar.
Brown sugar is another substitute for highly refined white sugar. Brown sugar is similar to ordinary sugar but has a darker color and a more uneven shape. Brown sugar has a lower melting point, makes less foam and is much healthier that refined sugar.
You should stop eating refined sugar daily to prevent its numerous side effects, instead use natural sugar substitutes and stay healthy.
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