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coffee
Coffee has been and remains one of the most controversial drinks about their effects on the body, however, is a widely consumed food and drink popular in adequate amounts away from harm can bring great benefits to health. So today will not talk about its negative affect on the contrary, the positive effects of coffee consumption?

The main benefits that coffee can produce in our body, we find the following:

* Helps prevent cancer, especially when taken 1 to 3 cups daily, it contains many antioxidant polyphenols. The preventive effects are greater in colon, breast, and prostate and recently know that coffee may prevent skin cancer caused by overexposure to the sun due to the caffeine content.
* It stimulates the central nervous system; promote concentration and memory and physical performance. As long as you take in adequate doses and this stimulation is not harmful, can bring great benefits at work or examinations.
* Reduces the risk of Parkinson’s and Alzheimer’s disease as the intake of 1 to 3 cups of coffee per day was associated with lower incidence of these diseases.
* Protects against diabetes if consumed in moderation, according to a study conducted at the University of Sydney where it was found that for every cup of coffee the likelihood of type 2 diabetes is reduced by 7%, even if the coffee is decaffeinated.
* Is a source of antioxidant flavonoids that help reduce cardiovascular disease?

To all this we can add that it is very tasty and pleasant to drink a cup of freshly brewed coffee, whether hot or cold. Therefore, drinking in moderation, coffee may fill us with positive effects that contribute to the health of the body.

The arrival of bad weather frequently brings about a company anything you want: colds and flu. In fact statistics show that in our country only produces 2.1 colds per person per year. Of course that only happens when our immune system is weakened because, as Louis Pasteur said, “The microbe is nothing. The terrain is everything!”. Hence, maintaining a strong and healthy immune system is the most effective way to prevent infection … and many other ailments And one of the most natural and effective ways of doing this is taking echinacea.

Echinacea is a plant native to the central plains of the United States that was widely used by Native Americans in very different situations. The Comanches, for example, used to relieve sore throat so as toothache. The Sioux and other tribes, in turn, used it to combat rabies and snake bites. Others, however, used it to relieve painful gums but also for treating colds and coughs, as an infusion-and antiseptic-infected wounds as a poultice.

Hence, following the arrival of settlers on their effectiveness information visit the different states and soon became one of the most prescribed herbal remedies, first in North America and in Europe-in the treatment of diverse diseases, especially those of infectious-type and in cases of poisoning. In fact, his popularity waned in the United States when the first antibiotics though not in Europe where he continued to be used as a remedy for inflammatory and infectious diseases, especially in Germany. What explains it in this country which has conducted the largest number of studies on echinacea and it was approved as medicine in 1989 to boost the immune system and fight respiratory infections and urinary tract. Read the rest of this entry »

The benefits of lemon

After our chapter on the benefits of baking soda, now learn the many advantages of lemon. Present in all kitchens, economical, this citrus fruit rich in vitamin C (52 mg per 100 grams), minerals and low in calories (35 calories per 100 grams) is a natural product that has many properties and can be used in all its forms for facials, diet or health. Discover our tips and recipes!

As an adjunct to diet:

Lemon in addition to being low in calories has the advantage of acting as an appetite suppressant and to increase the sugar cravings, which can be very useful in when dieting. To do this, make up a large bottle of water to which you add the juice of a lemon. Drink regularly throughout the day. Lemon also acts as a detoxifies (it helps clean the body) and as burning fat. It also has a power draining (stimulates the digestive system, promotes transit and eliminates). Do not hesitate to squeeze a lemon on your fish, white meats or vegetables. There is even a “lemon diet” that is ultra-trendy right now among Hollywood stars. For more information, read: “The lemon diet, the secrets of a legendary system” Theresa Cheung, LEDUC editions, price: 15 euros. Read the rest of this entry »

Acai: their properties and benefits

The acai is a berry from the state of Para, Brazil, is the result of “archaizer” tall, slender palm trees that young children learn to climb this area early. It is an antioxidant fruit that is beginning to gain popularity for its many health properties and beauty because, among other things, is rejuvenating (prevents premature wear of the skin).

How is this fruit?

Its scientific name is Euterpe oleracea, and popularly known as Acai. It’s a little fruit like blueberries or grapes, is small and purple on, and grows in the Amazon.

Of their properties

• Antioxidants: It is mainly a fruit antioxidant effects. Is estimated to contain nearly 33 times more antioxidant content than a black grape.

• ENERGY: Energy is a highly fruit provides plenty of vitality and strength so it is much appreciated by athletes and active people. Read the rest of this entry »

The mountain of benefits of green tea continues to grow. Now the data arrives from Japan, where several studies have added beneficial properties of this infusion, associated with serious problems such as liver cancer and pneumonia.

One of them has been conducted by Toru Naganuma School of Medicine, Tohoku University, who showed that drinking about five cups of green tea per day may reduce the risk of various cancers by up to 42%, data that apply to both men and women and people with different weights.

From the same university, another group of investigators also studied the properties of green tea associated with cancer. Published in the journal Cancer Causes and Control, the study showed that green tea consumption was inversely associated with risk of developing liver cancer. The study showed that the more green tea was consumed, the lower the risk of breast cancer.

Finally, another study from the same University published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition found a strong link between green tea consumption and the incidence of pneumonia in women. Researchers attribute this to the potent antioxidant found in green tea.

Well, the list is growing, particularly in relation to cancer. Green tea is a brew to be taken into account to prevent the development of this disease, not to mention its other benefits, of course.