Edema can be caused by too much salt and additional sodium in the body. That keeps the liquid outside the cells. Sodium plays a key role in regulating water in cells, and also contributes to […]
Nutrition
Water retention in the body. List of foods
Water retention, or edema, is defined as an excessive accumulation of fluid in the circulatory system, tissues or cavities of the body. We consist of about 60-70% water. Water is contained in organs, muscles and […]
Protein for vegetarian. Main sources
Protein is a building material for our body so when you start your plant-based diet you face many questions. “How to replenish protein for a vegetarian? How to get the amount of amino acids necessary […]
Plant-based diet. How to start
A plant-based diet is very rarely introduced from birth. But an American vegan activist Gary Yurofsky once said: “Put a live rabbit and an apple in the crib for a two-year-old child. If a child […]
Vegetarianism: philosophy and diversity of types
Vegetarianism is one of the healthy and balanced nutrition models. Nutrition is the basis of a healthy lifestyle, maintaining impeccable performance and love of life for many years. But everyone has their own concept of […]
Carbohydrates: main things you need to know
Carbohydrates are the main source of energy for the body and at the same time the most controversial product. It seems that society is balancing somewhere between the belief that carbohydrates are bad and should […]
Interval fasting: 6 great effects on the body
Interval fasting is a topic that has been actively discussed in the last 2-3 years. A unique method of weight loss, based on periodic regular refusals from food. The technique is used to reduce weight […]
Omega-3: main types and functions in the body
Omega-3 is a group of fatty acids that protect human cell membranes and internal organs from destruction. Without these compounds, the full functioning of the nervous, immune and cardiovascular systems, hormone synthesis and proper metabolism […]
Fiber: types, benefits and sources
Fiber is an important product for modern people. We live in a world where food is absorbed fast, the body does not have time to adequately respond to the increase in sugar after eating refined […]
How to gain muscles if you have a skinny complexion
Why it is difficult for you to gain muscle mass Scientists have noticed that the ability to build muscle mass is different for everyone. So, some people in 12 weeks of training can gain 1.6 […]