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Nutrient is any substance in food and that we needed to live and stay in health. Essential nutrients are those that the body can not synthesize (from others) and therefore completely dependent on food intake. Human nutrition as a science is very recent and, indeed, the discovery of 40 or 50 essential nutrients occurs in the last decades of the nineteenth and first third of the twentieth century.

The nutrients that provide energy are called macronutrients and consist of: 1) proteins 2) the fat and 3) carbohydrates.

1) Protein is our structure and are therefore essential for growth, renewal thereof and for the synthesis of many substances related to our immunity and cellular enzymatic reactions.

2) The fat is the quintessential energy nutrient (1 gram of fat provides 9 kcal, compared with 4 Kcal of proteins and carbohydrates) also supply essential fatty acids provide the body with fat soluble vitamins A, D, E and K. Its intake is essential, although the excess of their contribution, especially saturated fat (as in the normal diet of developed countries) is detrimental to health.

3) Carbohydrates have a fundamental role is energy: the energy is more user friendly. Their input has a protein sparing action and avoidant of ketogenesis. The recommended daily intake and sedentary healthy adult is 3 to 5 g / kg / day, or about 200-300 g / day.

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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 »

Gayelord-Hauser Diet is named after its creator, Dr. Gayelord Hauser, a prominent American dietitian, author of the bestseller “The regime does everything.”

Gayelord-Hauser Diet is one of the best diets that are coupled to lose weight. It is also known as the diet of the seven groups for weight loss and is a regime that offers the possibility of developing weight-loss menus according to tastes, habits and customs of the people.

Gayelord-Hauser Diet is based on specific food intake cleverly divided into seven groups foodstuffs which have been grouped according to their chemical composition and properties.

Gayelord-Hauser Diet combined with infusions of herbs slimming effect. The law should be eaten foods from each group, according to the tastes and habits but respecting and food groups in it. Read the rest of this entry »

If you are a person who sought after and make every effort to lose weight you do not get results, you may be committing any of the following common mistakes while doing your diet.

Keep in mind that successful weight loss lies in following the right diet for you, so it is recommended that you consult with a nutritionist who can adjust the quantities of food you need and evaluate your preferences.

Consider the most common mistakes people make when dieting

• Error 1:
“Eating lots of fruit a day helps reduce weight..” False fruits contain plenty of sugar, so if consumed in large quantities provide calories. Do not drink more than three fruits a day if you want to lose weight. Read the rest of this entry »

If you love bread and butter, your dream has come true. Now you can lose weight eating what you like every day .

The basic trick of this diet is that you get to eat a slice of bread and butter at every meal. In fact, that is the basis of the diet, which is an eating plan that lasts four days and lets you change any of the other breads you like more, if you can find some that you especially like. Then the diet.

First, it should be noted that this diet is a diet rather violent, and that is low in calories-reaching approximately 850 calories per day. Therefore, it is very likely to feel hungry while you practice.
Day 1
Breakfast:
1 slice whole wheat bread.
1 teaspoon butter or margarine.
½ cup orange juice.

Lunch:
100 grams of canned tuna without water.
Green salad.
1 slice bread
1 teaspoon butter or margarine.
1 small apple.

Dinner:
115 grams of grilled cod.
1 cup steamed broccoli.
½ cup steamed peas.
1 slice of rye bread.
1 teaspoon butter or margarine
1 orange.

Day 2
Breakfast:
1 slice raisin bread.
1 teaspoon butter or margarine.
1 cooked egg.

Lunch:
100 grams of salmon pink.
85 grams of lettuce.
1 tomato.
1 slice of white bread.
1 teaspoon butter.

Dinner:
115 grams of grilled hamburgers.
1 roll hamburger.
1 pickle.
Green salad.

Day 3
Breakfast:
1 slice of cornbread.
1 teaspoon butter or margarine.
1 cup grapefruit juice.

Lunch:
2 eggs hard.
1 green pepper.
½ cup of peas.
1 slice of French bread.
1 teaspoon butter or margarine.

Dinner:
Defatted 115 grams of grilled chicken.
½ cup vegetable several.
1 slice of bran bread.
1 teaspoon butter or margarine.

Day 4

Breakfast:
1 slice whole wheat bread.
1 teaspoon butter and margarine.

Lunch
30 grams of Munster cheese.
½ cup stewed tomatoes.
1 cup yellow squash.
1 slice Italian bread.
1 teaspoon butter or margarine.

Dinner:
115 grams of turkey.
½ cup corn.
Green salad.
1 slice of pumpernickel.
1 teaspoon butter or margarine.

The yogurt is part of most diets, and was only a matter of time you design a diet that was the major component. However, this diet is very varied in tastes, and allows you to lose 3 to 4 kilos in two weeks …
The major contraindications for this diet, which provides 1,200 calories per day, are: high cholesterol, gallstones and liver problems (due to its high content of calcium and phosphorus). Anyway, as always, you should always first consult your doctor before starting this or any other diet.

Helpful Hints
The hardest thing about this diet is to learn to cook food properly.

Along with the yogurt. The fire must be very slight, since high heat eliminates starter cultures containing yogurt (essential to lose weight and stay healthy).

Nor should beat the yogurt with appliances, because it becomes too liquid and does not integrate well with other food preparation.

To preserve the benefits of yogurt, add when food has been cooked, and the fire extinguished. To warm a bit, do it briefly in a double boiler.

Another way to improve the health effects of yogurt, drink a glass of mineral water at room temperature before breakfast, and some more glasses throughout the day, always outside of meals (in total, one liter per day when less).

Yogurt diet, day by day

Day 1
Breakfast: 1 glass of mineral water at room temperature, 1 coffee without sugar, 2 low-fat yogurt and 1 pear.
Snack: 2 slices and 1 green tea without sugar.
Lunch: 1 girl salad and pasta choice with yogurt and fresh cheese.
Collation: 200 gr. fresh fruit of choice.
Dinner: 2 tomatoes, 2 eggs and 2 slices of bread.

Day 2
Breakfast: 1 glass of mineral water at room temperature, 1 tea without sugar, 1 cup of skim milk and 1 block.
Snack: 2 slices and 1 green tea without sugar.
Lunch: 1 slice (50 gr.) Rice with tuna, cucumber, tomato, yogurt, oregano and salt.
Collation: 200 gr. fresh fruit of choice.
Dinner: 250 gr. yogurt and 1 fruit salad with 1 tablespoon sugar and lemon juice.

Day 3
Breakfast: 1 glass of mineral water at room temperature, 1 coffee without sugar, 2 low-fat yogurt and 1 pear.
Snack: 2 slices and 1 green tea without sugar.
Lunch: 1 slice (60 gr.) Rice with a little butter and grated cheese, 1 cucumber with yogurt cream and basil, and 2 slices of bread.
Collation: 200 gr. fresh fruit of choice.
Dinner: 1 serving (80 gr.) Tuna and 1 boiled potato.

Day 4
Breakfast: 1 glass of mineral water at room temperature, 1 coffee without sugar, 2 low-fat yogurt and 1 pear.
Snack: 2 slices and 1 green tea without sugar.
Lunch: 1 cucumber with olive oil and 1 part cold pasta with yogurt sauce, tomato and basil.
Collation: 200 gr. Fresh fruit of choice.
Dinner: 1 grilled steak and 2 slices of bread.

Day 5
Breakfast: 1 glass of mineral water at room temperature, 1 coffee without sugar, 2 low-fat yogurt and 1 pear.
Snack: 2 slices and 1 green tea without sugar.
Lunch: 1 slice (80 gr.) Spaghetti with butter and grated cheese, and
1 green salad with olive oil Girl.
Collation: 200 gr. Fresh fruit of choice.
Dinner: 1 salad 80 gr. Fresh cheese with onion, fennel seeds, salt, pepper, parsley and basil, plus 2 slices of bread.

Saturday and Sunday: Repeat any day, at the option.