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NUTRITION

Digestive system - how food is digested 
Digestive system - how food is digested
06.08.2014

Digestion is the enzymatic decomposition of large molecules of organic components (proteins, fats, carbohydrates) into the low-molecular substances, absorbed by the body and cell membranes. Proper nutrition, that is digestion and absorption of food,



The sense of taste and the types of flavors 
The sense of taste and the types of flavors
27.07.2014

Taste is one of the five senses, in which a man was equipped with. With it we can determine the flavors of many foods, choose those that we meet and those that can not tolerate. More importantly, due to taste, in many cases we can protect our bodies



What is the difference between kefir and yoghurt ? 
What is the difference between kefir and yoghurt ?
18.07.2014

Milk drinks acidified by lactic acid bacteria, with the possible interaction of yeast, are from immemorial time a fixed form of milk, over time it was prepared according to scientific formulas and methods, based on the conscious use of clean, single



The history of nutrition science 
The history of nutrition science
15.07.2014

Nutrition is one of the basic conditions of life, development, health and fitness, as well as a source of satisfaction of social needs and hedonistic. Therefore, the acquisition of food, its production and consumption have always been most important



Seafood - the characteristics and nutritional value 
Seafood - the characteristics and nutritional value
03.07.2014

Seafood or Italian "frutti di mare" is a term describing marine animals such as crustaceans and molluscs, including bivalves, cephalopods and echinoderms. Traditionally, they are widely consumed in Mediterranean countries and Antipodes, where for cen



Eggshells - natural supplement 
Eggshells - natural supplement
27.06.2014

They are one of the best sources of calcium, which is absorbed by organism in approximately 90% and it is easier for your body to digest and absorb. Apart from calcium in a shell all essential for organism microelements: magnesium, boron, copper, iro



Aspartame 
Aspartame
27.06.2014

Aspartame, main ingredient of commonly applied sweeteners, is one of the most dangerous chemical compounds added to nourishment. Aspartame was discovered by accident in 1965 during research into medicine for ulcers. Firstly, from 1981 it was being ad



Anti-cancer substances and foods 
Anti-cancer substances and foods
24.06.2014

Cancer in industrialized countries are one of the main reasons of death. Cancer is a disease, which all of us are afraid of. It?s threatening because it develops deceitfully, often for many years and can stay undiagnosed until it?s incurable. Scienti



Probiotics and prebiotics 
Probiotics and prebiotics
22.06.2014

The human body is an ecosystem inhabited by millions of microorganisms to ensure its proper functioning and to prevent the formation of pathogenic processes. The large intestine, whose role in the body can not be overestimated, inhabits more than 200



Slow food - a healthy alternative to fast food and lifestyle 
Slow food - a healthy alternative to fast food and lifestyle
20.06.2014

We live and eat in a hurry, in unconsidered way. Universally valid dictate - re-heated in the microwave dishes are becoming commonplace. We do not have time to enjoy your meal, do not care about the quality of food. And yet, on how we eat our health



Food additives (e numbers) 
Food additives (e numbers)
20.06.2014

Additional substances - "food additives" are substances added to foods by producers to prevent spoilage or to improve appearance, taste, texture, or nutritive value. Food additives may directly or indirectly become food ingredients or in other way af



History of alcohol, alcohol metabolism, facts and myths about alcohol 
History of alcohol, alcohol metabolism, facts and myths about alcohol
19.06.2014

The word alcohol is derived probably from one of the two Arabic words: al-kuhl (antimony, fine, fine powder) or al-Ghoul (evil spirit). Based on anthropological research can be concluded that alcohol is accompanied by a man almost since the dawn of i



Cholesterol 
Cholesterol
19.06.2014

Just at the beginning of the 20th century the link between circulatory system diseases and cholesterol was discovered. Increased concentration of "bad" cholesterol and free triacylglycerols in blood plasma belongs to the most important factors of art



Acid and alkaline balance 
Acid and alkaline balance
16.06.2014

Acid and alkaline balance - is a state where the relation between specific cations and anions in constitutional fluids is maintained, it determines the appropriate pH and proper function of life processes. Disorders of acid-alkaline balance are calle



Free radicals and antioxidants 
Free radicals and antioxidants
16.06.2014

As free radicals we describe unpaired electrons of oxygen, which are formed in the body by metabolism. Their presence is related to defense mechanisms, but they definitely harm in excess. Free radicals are endowed with a negative charge and strive fo



Glycemic index and glycemic load 
Glycemic index and glycemic load
15.06.2014

The glycemic index (GI) is a list of products sorted by the level of glucose in blood after their consumption. It is calculated by dividing the level of glucose in blood (received after leading a food test with 50 grams of carbohydrates) by the level



Nutrition chart (calorie chart) 
Nutrition chart (calorie chart)
13.06.2014

This nutrition chart provides details of the energy [kcal], proteins [g], fats (lipids) [g], carbohydrates [g] for 100 [g] of food. Energy equivalents, which help you with conversion. Energy equivalents, which help you with conversion. 1 kilocalorie



Strawberries - calories, nutritional values and interesting facts 
Strawberries - calories, nutritional values and interesting facts
12.06.2014

The history of strawberries is short. Strawberry fruit is the result of an accidental crossing of the Chilean wild strawberries with originating from the eastern United States wild Virginian strawberries. The event took place in the 18th century in F



Rules for healthy eating 
Rules for healthy eating
09.06.2014

Eat 4-5 meals a day, without a ?snack? between meals. It?s recommended to eat at least 3 meals a day but preferably 4-5 meals, based on balanced and low-processed products. Regular time of meals is also important. The body works the best when it re



Dehydration - types, causes, symptoms and treatment 
Dehydration - types, causes, symptoms and treatment
09.06.2014

Dehydration is a condition of the body, where the water content is below the value needed for its operation. Dehydration can be dangerous to human life. The greatest risk of death by dehydration occurs in the case of infants, young children and the e



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