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Functional natural remedies for influenza

  In addition to the remedies recommended for influenza, a good defense is the variety of herbs, supplements and foods that strengthen the immune system. Here are some of them that work in the fight against influenza. 1) Foods high in vitamin C Studies show that high doses of vitamin C after the flu symptoms can reduce them by 85%. So if you start to feel these symptoms, take in not only vitamin C-rich beverages as they contain a lot of sugar, but also vegetables such as broccoli and prawns. Supplementation with up to 4000 milligrams of vitamin C daily is desirable.

4 foods considered to be brain food

  For muscle building we know that regular and proper nutrition is needed, but what about brain functions? Here are some foods that can improve brain function and give one of the most important human organs strength: Mackerel Omega-3 fatty acids give fluid to the membranes of the brain cells which improves communication between cells. Mackerel is rich in  omega-3 fatty  acids and consuming it several times a week can help you speed up the learning process, improve memory, and have a positive effect on your mood. Beef liver An American study of aging has shown that folate-rich foods are great for the brain, but it also reduces the risk of getting Alzheimer’s. Beef liver has a high level of folic acid, and it is recommended to consume it in combination with wine.

A few simple ways to speed up metabolism

  Some people have slower and some faster metabolism, which affects how easily they gain weight or lose weight. Although it is predetermined by genetics, age, sex and body size, there are some lifestyle changes that you can make to speed up the process. Here are some of them: 1) Lower the temperature Sleeping in a colder room increases the percentage of brown fat tissue – a type of fat that acts as a muscle. According to a 2014 study involving male volunteers who had been sleeping in climate-controlled rooms (where the temperature was 18.8 ° C for a few months) only in slim pyjamas and blankets, it was concluded that the amount of brown fat tissue was duplicated and the calories burned. 2) Drink coffee Consuming  coffee  (of course, in moderation) speeds up metabolism and reduces the risk of type 2 diabetes. 3) Reduce stress Even if stressful situations do not cause you to overeat, the body needs more time to process the eaten calories. In a 2014 study, women who reported...

Food and drinks that you would never assume contains gluten

  If you have a condition like Crohn’s disease and you must avoid gluten, consider this food you should avoid, which you would never assume contains: 1) Pickles In the fermentation process used for cucumbers some forms of barley malt vinegar are used which, unlike others, are not distilled which means that gluten is still present in the final product. 2) Wings and other sausages If the label does not indicate that they do not have gluten, then do not assume that they do not. Although the recipes for these products vary, many include bread crumbs. 3) French fries Unless you make it yourself but order it in a sandwich or restaurant, you can never be sure that other products like onion rings, chicken nuggets, fish pieces or any other food coated in the fridge were never fried, unless the restaurant has no fries designed exclusively for gluten-free food.

Foods rich with iron

  When we don’t get enough iron into our bodies, we can develop anemia that causes a small number of red blood cells, which makes us feel tired and weak. Here’s what foods abound in iron and which we should include in us as often: 1) Lens The lens contains iron that is a derivative of vegetable origin and the body finds it more difficult to absorb than that of animals. But nonetheless it is a great source of iron ideal for vegetarians or vegans. 2) Spinach In addition to iron, spinach is rich in  vitamin C  and antioxidants. 3) Beef Red meat is a great way to improve the level of iron in the blood, as it is easily absorbed by the body.

Worst symptoms during menstrual cycle

  The menstrual cycle is something that every woman goes through, while some go through no symptoms, for others it is a great difficulty. Here are some of the worst symptoms you can have during your menstrual cycle, and if you have none of them means you were actually born under a happy star: Permanent hunger One of the most common symptoms that are most irritating is feeling hungry even after a heavy meal. Those who have a lot of trouble struggling with food control, and dieting is an impossible mission. The only way to regulate it is to eat a small amount of food that they will consume more often, but often it doesn’t help much.