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2022-04-04 20:06:22 Pistachios as a sleeping pill

Pistachios are an incredibly healthy product for the human body.

Despite the fact that they contain a lot of fat, they are very useful. People always prescribe them for chronic fatigue - and this is only their first beneficial property.

In pistachios (besides 50% fat), a lot of useful things - magnesium, vitamin B6, protein. Thanks to these trace elements, they help a person to fall asleep quickly and easily replace the most "tricked out" sleeping pills.

In addition, they can normalize the psycho-emotional state of a person. Открыть/Комментировать

2022-04-04 15:51:03 LIGHT SALAD WITH CHICKEN AND PINEAPPLE

per 100g - 121.48 kcal
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Ingredients:
Chicken fillet - 300 g
Canned corn - 150 g
Canned pineapples - 50 g
Light cheese - 50 g
Sour cream - 3 tbsp.
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Prepare:
Boil chicken fillets in lightly salted water. When cooked through, cool and cut into medium sized pieces. Add to the chicken corn, diced pineapple, grate cheese, mix. Top up with sour cream.
Done . Открыть/Комментировать

2022-04-04 06:34:43 20 FACTS ABOUT DATES

1. Dates strengthen the heart, liver, and kidneys
2. Maintains acid balance
3. Nourish the blood, useful for anemia and hypertension,
4. increase immunity,
5. contribute to the maintenance of healthy microflora in the intestines,
6. promote lung function,
7. soothe coughs and flush out phlegm,
8. stimulate the heart.
9. serve as a tonic and strengthening agent,
10. restore strength after a long illness,
11. help with fatigue,
12. dates can be taken for diabetes,
13. reduce the risk of cancer,
14. help with facial nerve palsy,
15. particularly useful for pregnancy, make childbirth easier, help the body start producing milk,
16. 16. one date has about 23 calories,
17. dates replace sweets for those who want to lose weight,
18. dates promote the development of the root endings of the brain,
19. they are great for stimulating brain activity,
20. a person can eat dates alone for a long time. Открыть/Комментировать

2022-04-02 20:38:20 Is it true that giving up meat products prolongs life?

Yes, statistics show that vegetarians do live somewhat longer than "meat-eaters. But the reason is not in giving up meat, but in a healthy lifestyle, which most often adhere to the opponents of animal food. In most cases they do not drink, smoke, indulge in gluttony and do sports. We should not forget that meat contains important proteins for our body. Another thing is that the excessive consumption of fatty red meat (beef, pork, mutton) can really raise cholesterol levels and increase the chance of cardiovascular diseases. Nutritionists advise eating it no more than 2 times a week for a reason, and don't ignore white poultry and fish. Открыть/Комментировать

2022-04-02 15:41:28 What medicines should not be combined with ginger.

Ginger should not be combined with ibuprofen antipyretics, a common mistake. This combination lowers blood clotting, so you should not do it.
Ginger should not be combined with drugs that lower blood sugar. For example, it does not combine with α-lipoic acid, with chromium, with garlic. Ginger also lowers blood sugar, and that figure can drop a lot. Открыть/Комментировать

2022-04-01 15:00:57 Grapes are rich in sugars, mostly glucose, which is called grape sugar for a reason.

There are many other healthful things in grapes, so they are useful and delicious in any form.

Fresh, dried, dried grapes and grape juice are useful to anyone and everyone. Grapes berries are not only nutritious, but also generate good blood. They cleanse the blood and improve the respiratory tract and lungs.

Grapes improve metabolism, ease expectoration in diseases of the upper respiratory tract.

Grape juice is indicated for fatigue, loss of strength, anemia, pulmonary tuberculosis, pleurisy, bronchial asthma. Открыть/Комментировать

2022-03-01 21:38:55 A glass of wine protects against heart disease, is this really true?

Recent studies have shown that a small amount of alcohol per day, such as a glass of wine, is beneficial for the cardiovascular system.

However, no one can establish the "safe" amount of alcohol for you. And an excessive amount can be poison to your heart cells and lead to negative consequences.

By the way, useful substances, similar to those contained in wine, are in grape juice and green tea. And for health, these products are definitely healthier than alcohol. Открыть/Комментировать

2022-02-28 17:16:30 TASTY, QUICK, HEALTHY CAKE
Ingredients:
For the dough:
egg - 3-4 pcs
flour - 3-4 tbsp with a sprinkle
sugar - 1 /2 tbsp
Soda - 1 /2 tsp., put out with lemon juice
For the filling:
Apples 0.5 kg
Cinnamon - 0,5 tsp
For the filling:
sour cream - 200 gr
sugar - 1 tbsp
berries (you can use frozen: cowberries, blueberries, cranberries, currants) - 2 handfuls
Method of preparation:
Eggs with sugar whipped into a thick foam, so that the volume increased by 2 times. Set aside for now
Apples wash, remove the core and cut into thin slices. Dried fruits wash, cut apricots in half. You can add nuts
Pour the flour into the egg mixture and beat again. Add baking soda carbonated with lemon juice and mix. Grease the form with oil, spread the stuffing in the form, smooth it out. Pour the batter on top of it and place it in an oven heated to 180-200 degrees.
Bake for 20-25 minutes, when the pie has browned a little, take it out and pour the sour cream mixed with sugar and berries. Put the pie in the oven for another 5-7 minutes Открыть/Комментировать

2022-02-27 22:10:50 The pomegranate contains many health benefits:

1 cup of grains has about 30% of the daily allowance of vitamin C, 36% of vitamin K, 16% of folic acid, and 12% of potassium.

Consumption of pomegranate juice lowers blood pressure in 2 weeks,

pomegranate fights arthritis and joint pain,

granite reduces the risk of cardiovascular disease,

prirate insulin, it is beneficial and indicated for diabetics,

granate is effective in fighting prostate and breast cancer,

granate helps fight fungal and bacterial infections,

grenade is the best remedy for anemia,

granate is the best way to treat anemia, Открыть/Комментировать

2022-02-27 13:06:06 Anthocyanin can help slow down aging

Anthocyanins are the pigments that give red, blue or purple color to berries such as blueberries, blackberries, strawberries and pomegranates. These flavonoids likely play an important role in brain function and overall health, and studies have also found a link between anthocyanins and healthy aging. "Choose a variety of berries, including blackberries, blackcurrants, blueberries, raspberries and strawberries. Smaller wild varieties often contain higher concentrations of epigenetic adaptogens." Открыть/Комментировать