Tag: #GlobalHealth
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Iron Absorption: Foods to Watch 🚫 if You Need Iron
Just as some foods can improve iron absorption, others can hinder it. Foods containing phytate, found in foods like whole grains, cereals, soy, nuts, and legumes. Even a small amount can significantly decrease iron absorption. With proper soaking phytic acid can be removed from beans and lentils. Calcium-rich foods: Calcium is an essential mineral for…
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🍷Iron Absorption: Foods to Combine 🚫 to Avoid Iron ⚠️
Just as certain foods can enhance iron absorption, others can block it. Interestingly, once you pass the age of 50, prioritizing iron intake becomes less crucial! Think coffee, cheese, red wine 🍷, and chocolate 🍫—delicious, and ideal for blocking iron absorption. Foods rich in phytate, such as whole grains, cereals, soy, nuts, and legumes, can…
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Iron: 🌿 Beneficial Nutrient or Potential Concern? 🛑
🌸 Beneficial for Women of Reproductive Age, 🚩 Potential Concern for Men and Women After 50 🥦 Iron deficiency anemia is a major health issue worldwide, affecting both developing and developed countries. It’s estimated that one-third of the world’s population is affected. One of the Global Nutrition Targets set by the WHO which should be…
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Iron: A strong pro-oxidant and Key Player in Aging After 50 🔧
Iron is crucial for life, yet its reactivity can be harmful. As we age, iron builds up and is linked to various age-related diseases. Specifically for women: Iron’s impact on aging past 50 is often overlooked yet significant. Before menopause, women need around 18 milligrams (mg) of iron daily. After menopause, that requirement goes down…
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🌟The Power of Food Synergy! The magic of 🐙 Octopus with Olive Oil 🌿
Cholesterol level (CL) is growing concerned as health issue in human health since it is considered one of the causes in heart diseases. Meet LDL and HDL cholesterol: LDL, the ‘bad’ one, sticks to blood vessel walls, making them narrow. HDL, the ‘good’ one, clears LDL from the bloodstream. ❤️ In general, between the ages…
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🌾The Power of Whole Grains: Why Three Servings a Day Can Save Your Heart!💚
Stroke and cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) are on the rise worldwide, posing significant medical challenges. While advancements have been made in treatment, CVDs remain a leading cause of mortality. Stroke mortality rates are particularly high in low-income countries. Conventional drugs offer cardioprotective benefits but come with side effects. While refined carbohydrates increase the risk of coronary…
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Spice Up Your Morning Routine: Add Ginger to Your Water for a Refreshing Twist!
Ginger and Heart Health 🌍 Cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) are on the rise worldwide, posing significant medical challenges despite recent advancements in management. While conventional drugs offer cardioprotective benefits, they come with side effects. 💊 In recent years, herbal medicines have been explored for developing potent drugs with fewer side effects. 🌿 Ginger, a traditional remedy,…
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Heart Health ❤️: Risk Factors and the Sweet Secret of Dark Chocolate 🍫
Diet can impact your risk of heart disease, one the leading causes of death in adults. Food & Heart: A Love Story! 💖 Dive into how diet impacts heart health and risk factors like blood pressure, cholesterol, and inflammation. 🍎 Dark chocolate (70% cocoa or more) is high in antioxidants, the heart-loving flavonoids. It has…
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🌟The Power of Food Synergy! 🍯 Garlic, Honey and Fish combo
“Meet LDL and HDL cholesterol: LDL, the ‘bad’ one, sticks to blood vessel walls, making them narrow. HDL, the ‘good’ one, clears LDL from the bloodstream. ❤️ 🍯 Garlic, Honey, Fish combo Garlic: Nature’s Medicine. Crush it for allicin, a natural antibiotic. Honey is a DIY facial hero with antibacterial magic 🍯 Think: acne-fighting. But…