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Deal With Your Belly Fat With This Super Shake

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Enjoy this shake which consists of 4 items that have the lowest calories! All you need are cucumbers, mint, lemon, and ginger. This drink is perfect for everyone around and will actually serve as refreshment in the hot summer months. Let’s talk about the perks of the items used. 1. Lemon Lemon consists of Vitamin C, which is present in every citrus fruit. They are also filled with Vitamin B1 and B. Needless to say, they are pretty good if you want some efficient functioning of the body. Benefits Assisting in recovering from injuries Managing the levels of blood sugar Fortifying the tonicity Intensifying body immunity Assisting in eliminating toxins Therapeutic for common colds and the like 2. Ginger Although it is used most often as a spice, ginger has traditionally been used as a medicine in ancient China. It has several anti-inflammatory uses whilst also being a hub for minerals, potassium, vitamins, and the like. Benefits Treats fatigue Reduce...

A few simple ways to speed up metabolism

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Some people have slower and some faster metabolism, which affects how easily they gain weight or lose weight. Although it is predetermined by genetics, age, sex and body size, there are some lifestyle changes that you can make to speed up the process. Here are some of them: 1) Lower the temperature Sleeping in a colder room increases the percentage of brown fat tissue – a type of fat that acts as a muscle. According to a 2014 study involving male volunteers who had been sleeping in climate-controlled rooms (where the temperature was 18.8 ° C for a few months) only in slim pyjamas and blankets, it was concluded that the amount of brown fat tissue was duplicated and the calories burned. 2) Drink coffee Consuming  coffee  (of course, in moderation) speeds up metabolism and reduces the risk of type 2 diabetes. 3) Reduce stress Even if stressful situations do not cause you to overeat, the body needs more time to process the eaten calories...

Functional natural remedies for influenza

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In addition to the remedies recommended for influenza, a good defense is the variety of herbs, supplements and foods that strengthen the immune system. Here are some of them that work in the fight against influenza. 1) Foods high in vitamin C Studies show that high doses of vitamin C after the flu symptoms can reduce them by 85%. So if you start to feel these symptoms, take in not only vitamin C-rich beverages as they contain a lot of sugar, but also vegetables such as broccoli and prawns. Supplementation with up to 4000 milligrams of vitamin C daily is desirable. 2) Vitamin D This vitamin regulates the expression of over 2000 genes, including those of the immune system, found in food and naturally synthesized by the body when exposed to sunlight. Foods high in  vitamin D  are fatty fish such as tuna, mackerel and salmon, dairy products and egg yolk. 3) Ginger Recent studies have shown that  ginger  reduces pain and inflammation, so it is r...

Worst symptoms during menstrual cycle

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The menstrual cycle is something that every woman goes through, while some go through no symptoms, for others it is a great difficulty. Here are some of the worst symptoms you can have during your menstrual cycle, and if you have none of them means you were actually born under a happy star: Permanent hunger One of the most common symptoms that are most irritating is feeling hungry even after a heavy meal. Those who have a lot of trouble struggling with food control, and dieting is an impossible mission. The only way to regulate it is to eat a small amount of food that they will consume more often, but often it doesn’t help much. Headaches You know that during that time you feel like your whole body is crumbling, and you have pain in every muscle. However, one of the major pains you may feel is a headache. The feeling of carrying a time bomb on your neck that will explode at any moment is really irritating. Emission of gases One of the ways to get rid of a...

Foods rich with iron

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When we don’t get enough iron into our bodies, we can develop anemia that causes a small number of red blood cells, which makes us feel tired and weak. Here’s what foods abound in iron and which we should include in us as often: 1) Lens The lens contains iron that is a derivative of vegetable origin and the body finds it more difficult to absorb than that of animals. But nonetheless it is a great source of iron ideal for vegetarians or vegans. 2) Spinach In addition to iron, spinach is rich in  vitamin C  and antioxidants. 3) Beef Red meat is a great way to improve the level of iron in the blood, as it is easily absorbed by the body.

4 foods considered to be brain food

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For muscle building we know that regular and proper nutrition is needed, but what about brain functions? Here are some foods that can improve brain function and give one of the most important human organs strength: Mackerel Omega-3 fatty acids give fluid to the membranes of the brain cells which improves communication between cells. Mackerel is rich in  omega-3 fatty  acids and consuming it several times a week can help you speed up the learning process, improve memory, and have a positive effect on your mood. Beef liver An American study of aging has shown that folate-rich foods are great for the brain, but it also reduces the risk of getting Alzheimer’s. Beef liver has a high level of folic acid, and it is recommended to consume it in combination with wine.