Tag: #wellness
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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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🐰🌼Easter! 🌼🐰The Benefits of Chocolate!
Dark chocolate, when consumed in moderation, offers several potential health benefits due to its high cocoa content. Here are some of them: It’s important to note that while dark chocolate offers potential health benefits, it should be consumed in moderation as part of a balanced diet. Additionally, not all chocolate products are created equal, so…
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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…
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🍽️ Calcium and Vitamin D₃-Packed Breakfast Combo
Calcium and Vitamin D work hand in hand for bone health. Calcium helps build and maintain bones, while Vitamin D aids in absorbing calcium efficiently. This is a great combo – a blend of nuts and seeds for Vitamin D and yogurt for calcium, nourishing your bones! 🍽️ Nutty Almond-Encrusted Tofu Ingredients: Instructions: 🔗 Preheat…
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🛒 Your Top Vitamin D shopping list 🌞
🌟 Your guide to Vitamin D-Rich Foods and How to Ensure you are actually making the most of it. Fatty Fish: Cod Liver Oil (Supplement) Fortified Foods and Drinks: Egg Yolks Vegan-Friendly Alternatives: UV-Exposed Algae: Supplements UV-Exposed Mushrooms: These naturally produce vitamin D when bathed in sunlight Plant-Based Yogurt (Fortified)Plant-Based Cheese (Fortified) Pair your choices…
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🌿 Boosting absorption of your Vitamin D₃: The Role of Healthy Fats in Your Meals 🍳🥑🔍
Bioavailability is the proportion of a nutrient that the human body can absorb and use. Just because we consume foods or supplements, doesn’t mean that we will absorb 100% of the nutrients. 💡To maximize vitamin D supplement absorption, pair with Healthy Fats!💡This can enhance absorption and make the most of your supplement since Vitamin D…