diet and nutrition

To help control urinary incontinence, care should be taken to avoid eating too much coffee throughout the day and avoid excessive consumption of diuretic foods as they will increase urinary frequency. Urinary incontinence is the loss of control of holding pee, which escapes during small efforts, such as coughing or sneezing, or comes in the form of a sudden urge to urinate, not giving time to reach the toilet

People with type O blood should prefer to include good amounts of meat in the diet, especially red meat, and avoid milk and its derivatives, since they generally have difficulty digesting lactose. The blood type based diet is based on the genetic variations of each individual, trying to respect the differences in the metabolism of each one to facilitate weight control, promising a loss of up to 6 kg per month

Volumetric diet is a diet that helps to lower calories without decreasing the volume of daily food, can eat more food and stay satiated for longer, which will facilitate weight loss, and at the same time induce detoxification of the body. The diet was created by American nutritionist Barbara Rolls of the University of Pennsylvania, author of the book "Lose Weight Eating More, " published in Brazil by BestSeller

In general, beverages made from herbs in boiling water are called teas, but in fact there is a difference between them: teas are drinks made only from the plant Camellia sinensis , Thus, all beverages made from other plants such as chamomile, lemon balm, dandelion and mint are called infusions, and all those prepared with the stem and roots are called decoction

The Macrobiotic Diet has a strong vegetarian base and aids in weight loss because it stimulates consumption of so-called neutral foods, such as brown rice, vegetables, fruits and seeds, which have low calories and promote satiety. On the other hand, one should avoid foods with strong Yin and Yang energy, such as meat, sugar and alcohol

The egg is a food rich in proteins, vitamins and minerals, bringing health benefits such as: Strengthen muscles and promote growth, by having clear protein-rich; Maintain the health of cells and brain , as it contains choline; Prevent cataract and loss of vision by containing vitamin A, lutein and zeaxanthin, essential eye health substances; Helping in weight loss , being rich in protein and giving the feeling of satiety after the meal; Maintain bone health by containing calcium and phosphorus; Prevent anemia by containing iron; Strengthen the nervous system and increase blood production by con

Most teas can be taken daily in small amounts without damaging health, however some teas such as green tea should not be taken for more than 3 consecutive weeks because they can raise blood pressure, for example. Diuretic teas, on the other hand, can cause hypovolemia due to lack of fluid and blood in the body, a situation that can lead to cardiac arrest

Grapes are fruits rich in antioxidants and water, especially in their bark, which bring health benefits such as preventing cancer, preventing muscle fatigue, and improving bowel function. Each grape variation has specific properties, and has a greater benefit when varying the consumption of green and purple grapes

Glucomannan is a water-soluble plant fiber derived from the Konjac root, which is a medicinal plant scientifically called Amorphophallus konjac , widely consumed in Japan and China. This fiber is a natural appetite suppressant because along with water it forms a gel in the digestive system, which increases the time of digestion of foods, and helps to lower cholesterol and triglycerides, being excellent for fighting hunger and emptying the intestine, decreasing abdominal swelling

Jiló is rich in nutrients such as B vitamins, magnesium and flavonoids, which bring health benefits such as improving digestion and preventing anemia. To remove your bitterness, a good tip is to wrap the salt in the jiló and let your water drain in a sieve for about 30 minutes. Then you should wash the jiló to remove the excess salt and dry it with paper towels before using it. I

Guabiroba, also known as gabiroba or guabiroba-do-campo, is a fruit with a sweet and mild flavor, from the same guava family, and is found mainly in Goiás, being known for its cholesterol-lowering effects. This benefit comes mainly because guabiroba is high in fiber and has few calories, which helps control blood sugar and cholesterol.

Vegan chocolate is made with ingredients exclusively of vegetable origin, and can not include products of animal origin that are normally used in chocolates, such as milk and butter. Find out the difference of types of vegetarians. 1. Vegan Chocolate with Cocoa Butter Cocoa butter leaves the chocolate quite creamy, and can be found in large supermarkets or in specialty confectionery shops

Eating chocolate slims because small doses of chocolate in the body favor metabolism, keeping it faster and helping to decrease the amount of fat in the body. In addition, some antioxidants in bitter chocolate interfere with the production of a hormone called leptin, which regulates satiety helping to lose weight

Chocolate allergy is actually not related to the candy itself, but to some of the ingredients that are present in chocolate, such as milk, cocoa, peanuts, soybeans, nuts, essences and preservatives. In most cases, the ingredient that most causes allergy is milk. It is necessary to observe if the person also feels the symptoms of the allergy when consuming the milk itself and its derivatives, such as yogurts and cheeses

Guar gum is a type of soluble fiber that is widely used in recipes as a thickener, to give creamy consistency and bulk to the mass of breads, cakes and biscuits. In addition, by assisting in bowel functioning, it also doubles as a supplement to fight constipation. It can be found in nutrition or bakery stores, and among its benefits are: Help to lose weight by increasing the sensation of satiety and reduce hunger; Help control cholesterol ; Help control diabetes as it slows down the absorption of blood sugar; Fight constipation by stimulating bowel movement and stool formation

Eating bitter chocolate can help lower blood pressure because the cocoa that is in bitter chocolate has flavonoids, which are antioxidants that help the body produce a substance called nitric oxide, which helps relax blood vessels by running blood better by the blood vessels, which will lower your blood pressure

The African mango is a natural weight loss supplement made from the mango core of the Irvingia gabonensis plant, native to the African Continent. According to the manufacturers, the extract of this plant helps to control hunger and increases the sensation of satiety, being an ally in the loss of weight

The holiday season has a tradition of being filled with confraternities with excess salty snacks, sweets and caloric foods, damaging the diet and favoring weight gain. To keep track of the balance, you need to use healthy ingredients and seek to make healthy, but full of flavor dishes. Some examples are to swap the Christmas fried French toast for french toast in the oven and swap the mayonnaise of the salpicão for natural yogurt.

Iron is an essential nutrient for the functioning of the body because it is involved in the process of oxygen transport, activity of the muscles and nervous system. This nutrient is obtained naturally through food, with fruits being a great source of iron. The advantage of using iron-rich fruits is that they are generally also rich in vitamin C, an essential element in the absorption of iron from plant sources by the body, and help prevent or treat anemia, for example

Oat oats are creamy, pea-like snacks, but made with oats and milk. The name comes from English and reflects how to prepare the base of these mousses, which is to leave the oats resting in the milk overnight in a glass jar, so that it is creamy and consistent the next day. Besides oats, it is possible to increase the recipe with other ingredients, such as fruits, yogurt, granola, coconut and nuts