Combinations bringing the most health: fish & broccoli

Nowadays, we have virtually endless possibilities of combining various food products. In supermarkets, not only regional and seasonal products are available, but also foreign and exotic ones. Thanks to this, our cuisine certainly becomes diverse and interesting, but you must remember that food interacts with each other, affecting the bioavailability of minerals and vitamins, i.e. the ability of our body to use nutrients. Among nutritionists there is a very good saying, “You are not what you eat but what you digest.” Bad combinations can cause weakness of the digestive tract, decreased immunity, weight gain and many health problems. On the other hand, however, well-selected food products mutually improve the absorption of nutrients causing increased benefits.

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Care from the inside, i.e. beautiful and young skin

Remember that everything you eat becomes part of you. Therefore, diet not only affects the functioning of internal organs and the whole metabolism, but also diet is reflected in the external appearance. Therefore, the condition of your skin directly depends on your diet. Minor facial imperfections often appear after eating junk food, lots of chocolate, or sweets in general. Since a single meal can have such effects, think about your skin’s condition, when you make even small long-term nutritional mistakes. An inadequate diet can cause serious skin conditions such as chronic dermatitis, pruritus, psoriasis, alopecia and skin cancer. And vice versa. Care for proper nutrition of the skin keeps it healthy and beautiful. So let’s make sure that your daily meals provide all  microelements necessary for skin health.
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A healthy version donuts for Shrove Thursday

In Poland, the tradition of eating donuts on Shrove Thursday, then called pampuchy, dates back to the seventeenth century. Pampuchy were made of the best flour, probably wheat. However, they were not eaten sweet, as today, but sprinkled with cracklings. Bread dough was fried in deep, hot fat, usually lard. The idea was for the pampuch to be as greasy as possible. It was customary to indulge before a 40-day fast, during which only fast food was eaten.

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Answering popular questions: What are healthy weight loss ranges?

In the case of excess weight, i.e. when the BMI is in the range of 25-30 kg / m2, 2 – 4 kg per month should be reduced. Of course, it is best if as many of these kilograms as possible are fat, because it is not about burning the muscles that allow us to run. To achieve this, the diet must be well balanced in terms of macro and micronutrients.

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Combinations bringing the most health: turmeric & pepper

Nowadays, we have virtually endless possibilities of combining various food products. In supermarkets, not only regional and seasonal products are available, but also foreign and exotic ones. Thanks to this, our cuisine certainly becomes diverse and interesting, but you must remember that food interacts with each other, affecting the bioavailability of minerals and vitamins, i.e. the ability of our body to use nutrients. Among nutritionists there is a very good saying, “You are not what you eat but what you digest.” Bad combinations can cause weakness of the digestive tract, decreased immunity, weight gain and many health problems. On the other hand, however, well-selected food products mutually improve the absorption of nutrients causing increased benefits.

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How to persevere in New Year’s resolutions? part 3

We already know what and when we want to achieve, so it’s time for implementation. As you probably know that, changing your life habits is extremely difficult. We often train for years and develop specific habits. Researchers at the University of College London believe that we need as many as 66 days of daily activities to make it an automated behaviour. So for two months put as much energy and motivation in the implementation of your decisions. However, the question arises where to get this motivation?

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Kale health madness in the middle of winter and early spring

The time has come for a few words about seasonal delicacies, and this time it will be kale. Today, of course, we can find kale in supermarkets throughout the year, but it is in the middle of winter and at the beginning of spring that the vegetable has the best taste and is the most nutritious. Beautiful dark green leaves with an earthy aftertaste have more nutrients than you might think, given its very low calorie content.

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How to persevere in New Year’s resolutions? part 2

From the previous part, you certainly know how to formulate them exactly to increase your chances of success. So we have a New Year’s resolution. What’s next? Planning! Planning is extremely important in the process of change. You need to set not only when to start entering them. In addition to the beginning of changes, also specify when you want to see specific results.

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Oolong tea, which is a synonym of vitality, healthy heart and weight loss

This year, winter came to us in January, so I’m sure that on these cold evenings a cup of hot and warming tea appears in the hands of many people. At the same time, January is a month of New Year’s resolutions, often related to weight loss or health. So what word connects slimming, health and tea? This is oolong, or black dragon tea!

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How to keep your New Year’s resolutions on track? part 1

New Year’s resolutions… Initially, we have a lot of motivation, energy and willpower. Is that enough? It turns out that statistically 92% of people fail and do not fulfil promises they have made to themselves. However, do not worry, it is only January, so just the beginning of your road towards success. You do not need to become one of these persons! You can join the exclusive group of 8%!

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