Tag: #menopause
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🍏 Our Skin! 🍇Polyphenols
Polyphenols have captivated the anti-aging research community for the past decade, sparkling interest with their superhero-like antioxidant powers 🥑 ⚠️ DANGER! The preparation of your meals can seriously diminish the polyphenolic content. For instance, onions, rich in phenolic acids and flavonoids, lose between 75% and 80% of their initial content when boiled for over 15…
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🍏Does Beauty Come from Inside? ✨ The Link Between Food and Your Skin!🥑🥕🍇
Ever wondered why our skin reveals so much about our inner health and aging? It’s a topic that’s intrigued scientists and physicians for centuries, and it’s still sparking debate today! When it comes to aging, our skin faces a double whammy: there’s the natural aging process that affects both our skin and internal organs, and…
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The Nutritional Wonders of Eggs! 🥚
🐰🌼 Happy Easter! 🌼🐰 One large egg has 70 Calories, 6g of Protein, 5g of Fat, 1g of Carbohydrates and 0g Fiber. True: Eggs are a popular Easter symbol due to their ancient association with fertility and rebirth. Which part of the egg is considered the main source of protein? c) White (albumen). While the…
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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…