diet and nutrition

In general, it is recommended to use a low-glycemic meal prior to training or testing, followed by consumption of high-glycemic carbohydrates during long-term tests and, for recovery, medium- to high-glycemic post-workout to increase and improve muscle recovery. Look at the glycemic index table of foods how to choose foods with the right Glycemic Index in the pre and post workout to increase the performance of the training, to: Give more energy during competitions; Accelerate muscle recovery after training or testing; Prepare the body to improve performance in the next workout

Honey should not be used by children younger than 1 year of age, by people with diabetes or allergy to honey, or in cases of fructose intolerance, a type of sugar that is quite present in honey. In addition, vegetarians on the vegan line also do not make use of honey, as they believe that their consumption is a way of exploiting bees

Agave syrup, also known as agave honey, is a sweet syrup made from a cactus native to Mexico. It has the same calories as ordinary sugar, but it sweetens almost twice as much as sugar, causing agave to be used in smaller amounts by reducing the calories in the diet. In addition, it is almost completely made by fructose, a type of sugar that has a low glycemic index and does not cause large increases in blood sugar levels, an important feature to help you lose weight

The diet for arthritis and arthrosis der be based on fish, peanuts, oranges and guava, for example, which are anti-inflammatory foods. For those who do not like fish or seafood that are high in omega 3, and therefore very anti-inflammatory there is the option of taking fish oil supplements to decrease the inflammation, pain and limitation that arthritis causes

The benefits of flaxseed are only obtained when flax meal is consumed because the gut can not digest the husk of this seed, which prevents us from absorbing its nutrients and having its benefits. After grinding the seeds, the benefits of flax meal are: Act as an antioxidant , because it contains the substance lignin; Decrease inflammation by containing omega-3; Prevent heart disease and thrombosis due to omega-3; Prevent breast and colon cancer due to the presence of lignin; Relieve the symptoms of menopause by containing phytosterols; Fight constipation by being rich in fiber

Some components that are added to the industrialized products to make them more beautiful, delicious, colorful and also increase their shelf life can be bad for health, and can cause diarrhea, hypertension, allergy and even cancer, for example. So before buying a food is very important to read the label and if the list of ingredients is too large or not simple to understand, it is best not to buy

Grape flour is made from the seeds and the bark of the grape, and it brings benefits such as regulating the gut because of its fiber content and preventing heart disease as it has a high concentration of antioxidants. This flour is easy to use and can be used in sweet or salty dishes, and can also be produced at home

The consumption of horse meat is not harmful to health, and the purchase of this type of meat is legal in most countries, including Brazil. In fact, there are several countries that are large consumers of horse meat, such as France, Germany or Italy, consuming it in the form of steak or using it to prepare sausages, sausages, lasagne, mortadella or hamburgers, for example

Flour for weight loss has properties that quench hunger or help reduce the absorption of carbohydrates and fats, such as eggplant, passion fruit or green banana flour, for example. So, these types of flour are a great option to add in the diet to slim down, especially to replace the normal flour in cakes and other dishes

The royal jelly is the name given to the substance that worker bees produce to feed the queen bee throughout their life. The queen bee, although genetically equal to the workers, lives on average five years, while the worker bees have a life cycle of 45 days, thanks to the benefit of their food, since the queen bee feeds exclusively on royal jelly throughout the your life

The foods most rich in collagen are proteins of animal origin, such as red or white meats and conventional gelatine . Collagen is important to keep the skin firm, preventing or delaying the appearance of wrinkles and the natural sagging of the aging process. By improving the appearance and elasticity of the skin, collagen is also indicated to help in the treatment of cellulite

The yam, also known as a grapefruit in some regions of Brazil, is a low-glycemic carbohydrate-rich tuber, being a great option for giving energy during physical activity and for aiding in weight loss. In addition, by not raising blood sugar levels, it can also be used by people with diabetes. However, care must be taken not to exaggerate the amount consumed, as excess yams can also gain weight

The 3 main benefits of pear for health are to improve constipation, lose weight and control diabetes because pear is a high fiber fruit and has low glycemic index, improving bowel function and reducing appetite especially when consumed before meals. The pear is easy to digest, being very handy for carrying to work or school and is suitable for all ages can be consumed raw, baked or cooked

Oat milk is good especially for those who have celiac disease or want to decrease gluten from food because oats are a gluten-free cereal. In addition, this milk helps to lose weight because it has few calories and fibers that decrease appetite. One of the most interesting properties of oat milk is its ability to relax the body due to phytomelatonin which contributes to a good night's sleep, being a food especially suitable for those who have insomnia

Taking birdseed milk is another vegetable drink alternative for vegetarians, lactose intolerant, and people with soy protein allergy. This milk of vegetable origin can be used in the preparation of vitamins with fruits, oatmeal, pancakes or just to be drunk hot with cinnamon. It is also indicated for the preparation of shakes in muscle mass gain diets due to their large amount of protein, higher than most vegetable milks, losing only to soy milk

The main benefit of almond milk is the absence of lactose, which makes this drink ideal for anyone who has lactose allergy and also for anyone who has allergy to soy and so can not take soy milk. Almond milk helps to lose weight and control diabetes because it has a low glycemic index, but this beverage has other benefits as well, so almond milk serves to: Helps in the prevention of cardiovascular diseases by having low fat; It is good for those who suffer from dyspepsia, because it facilitates digestion; Helps fight against constipation; It helps to lose weight because it has only 66 calories

The benefits of soy milk are especially to have a positive effect on cancer prevention due to the presence of substances such as soy isoflavones and protease inhibitors. In addition, other benefits of soy milk can be: Decreased risk of heart disease; Fighting osteoporosis; Help control diabetes and high cholesterol; It helps to lose weight because it has only 54 calories per 100 ml

The diet for reactive hypoglycemia should ensure that sugar levels remain constant in the blood. Reactive hypoglycemia usually occurs 1 to 3 hours after eating foods high in sugar or carbohydrates. Reactive hypoglycemia can affect diabetics and non-diabetics. To treat reactive hypoglycemia quickly, it is enough for the individual to eat something like 3 toast or a fruit juice

The carob is rich in antioxidants, and an alternative to using cocoa powder. The carob powder easily found in supermarkets or specialty stores has 38 calories per tablespoon and is a good source of vitamins A, B1 and B2, niacin, calcium and magnesium. In addition, it has no fats, gluten or any other protein

The organic silicon supplement with collagen is indicated to combat the signs of aging in the skin like wrinkles and lines of expression, as well as improving the structure of the joints, making them stronger helping in the fight against diseases like arthritis or arthritis. Silicon is the nutrient responsible for increasing the production of collagen in the body, and this is responsible for keeping the cells strong and united while maintaining the integrity and flexibility of the skin, as well as the nails and hair strands