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The dietary fiber was created by Brazilian nutritionist, Helen Bernardo explained that the power of fiber: “They stay longer in the stomach, which takes that compulsive desire to attack the refrigerator; act as a sponge, absorbing the fats and sugars , accelerate metabolism by increasing energy consumption (hence the weight loss) and improve the functioning of the intestines, which helps eliminate toxins from the body and shrink the protruding belly. Not to mention that the skin free of impurities, is much more lush and beautiful. ”

The main function of the fibers is to help other nutrients to pass through the digestive system, making the bowel function at 100%. Found only in plants – grains, vegetables and fruits, they are not all equal. There are soluble (they absorb water, form a kind of gel and stayed longer in the stomach) and insoluble (not dissolved because they capture a little water and help in bowel habits). Read the rest of this entry »

The diet of the gelatin is intended for those who need to lose weight and really like gelatin, ideal dessert to lose weight.

The diet of the gelatin is a plan that leverages the nutritional properties of this substance rich in collagen and low in calories. It is very easy to make and put it into practice is recommended in hot weather.

If you make the gelatin diet strictly, you can lose about 2 kilos in 3 days. You should not do it longer than directed, as it has the disadvantage of being a restrictive plan, unbalanced and not very nutritious, so those who decide to try it, should be in good health and not extend for more than three days.

Menu gelatin diet

• Breakfast: a choice and an infusion portion of light gelatin. Read the rest of this entry »

Lemon juice to lose weight

The lemon juice is often used as a home remedies for weight loss available there to anyone. Diet should be made aware, as it is purifying and a few days. What is commonly known as “diet of attack.”

The ideal is to make a vegetarian diet with very little calories and, if possible, one day of fasting. The sage lemon juice is very satiating and help complement. They say those who have not hungry. Ideal for detox in about five days. Just do not you propasarte, since it does not consume too many calories and essential nutrients.

The ideal is to prepare a kind of syrup or heavy syrup with lemon juice, a few leaves of sage and a touch of cayenne pepper. Do not add sugar. And drink it several times a day. Before each meal, for example. You’ll see soon the results of a dramatic detox diet that will help you a lot to clean your body and lose weight quickly. Something else that can be achieved with exercise.

The pineapple fruit weight loss

Pineapple is effective in fighting excess weight due to retention of water also helps remove cellulite tissue and remove fat deposits. You are consumed, for the pasteurized juice or syrup loses its properties.
Every time you have temptation to snack between meals, eat two slices of pineapple, take it with you always in a small bowl. Chew well for the enzymes of pineapple take effect on your body.

Before each meal, eat one or two slices of pineapple to be less hungry. It takes two liters of raw water to help remove waste from the body. In the morning, take this drink fasting pineapple: mixing a glass of natural water, half lemon juice and four tablespoons of natural pineapple juice. In addition breakfast two slices of pineapple with a nonfat yogurt.

For repeat drink tea, always ready at the time. From now on, one day a week to your normal diet incorporates the breakfast drink of pineapple and two slices of pineapple with a nonfat yogurt.

Benefits of Pineapple

According to multiple studies, pineapple gives you:

* Enzymes Activate metabolism and fat loss, aid digestion and are anti-inflammatory.
* Fiber and Water: Has excellent diuretic and prevents digestive infections.
* Energy: It is a source of simple sugars, sucrose, fructose and glucose. Read the rest of this entry »

There is much talk about the fibers, almost became fashionable.
Nutrition as a science was developed mainly during the second half of this century and despite its constant evolution there is still confusion about what constitutes a healthy diet. The concept of including fiber in our diets actually took importance over the past twenty-five years. Before she was considered an inert element lacking in relevance, but experimental and epidemiological observations drastically changed this view. It is now accepted each day with greater emphasis than is possible to design diets that help prevent disease. Fiber is the part of plant foods that pass through the intestinal tract without being digested.
Why fibers are not digested in the intestinal tract of man?
Because the molecular structures of various fibers (hemicellulose, cellulose, pectins, mucilages, etc.) are unique and can not be digested by our digestive enzymes. The enzymes produced by salivary glands, pancreas and intestine have unfolded molecules as a function of protein, carbohydrates and fats and have specificity to act on certain structures. This fact that was never awarded importance was the subject of studies in the seventies in which fiber intake linked to cancer and cardiovascular disease and who achieved a great discovery to test the hypothesis that fiber plays a role very important in preventing cardiovascular disease and certain types of cancer. It has been shown that wheat bran is important for its function and laxative agent in preventing colon and breast cancers. While oat bran and psyllium prevent cardiovascular disease.

What are the types of dietary fiber?
There are two types of fiber: soluble fiber, which is viscous and forms a gel in water. It includes components such as pectins and mucilages found in beans, some fruits, oats, rye, etc.. The other is the insoluble fiber is mainly composed of cellulose, hemicellulose and lignin. Foods containing wheat bran and whole grains are good sources of this type of fiber. The two types have different functions, so it is important to make sure to include both in our diet.

What is the mechanism by which the insoluble fibers have the effect of accelerating and intestinal transit benefit?
Insoluble fibers have great capacity to absorb water so that they act like sponges. This increases the volume of stool, accelerates intestinal transit stimulating peristalsis, ie the coordinates of the musculature of the intestine and requires less pressure on the walls of the colon for expulsion.

Are there epidemiological observations confirm that populations with high fiber in their diets have lower incidence of constipation?
Certainly there is ample evidence of this. In Japan, where it handles the concept of functional foods, the Ministry of Health officially endorsed the promotion and dissemination of the laxative effect of bran based on scientific reports. It also clarifies that not all fibers have a good laxative effect. Examples are pectin or some synthetic fibers extracted from algae or bacteria. As is known so far, wheat bran is the most concentrated source of fiber and greater laxative effect.

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