Nutritionist | Sofia's blog

2021-12-28 10:31:03 Useful properties of a drink made from cocoa coffee

Cocoa powder is rich in polyphenols and natural antioxidants which reduce inflammation and protect cells.

Cocoa powder is rich in polyphenols and natural antioxidants that reduce inflammation and protect cells from damage.

This drink reduces the risk of gallstone disease, prevents the precipitation of cholesterol and has a choleretic effect.

It improves blood circulation and stimulates the brain.

This drink has a very interesting taste! Открыть/Комментировать

2021-12-27 15:08:10 Plums

Plums contain:

Vitamin C⠀⠀⠀
Vitamin A⠀⠀⠀
Fructose and sucrose⠀⠀⠀
Food fibres⠀⠀⠀
Organic acids⠀⠀⠀
Azoic, tannins⠀
Macro- and trace elements⠀⠀⠀
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The main beneficial property of plums is the cleansing of the intestines and normalisation of the gastrointestinal tract.
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Plums are contraindicated for certain people:

with diabetes and obesity due to the high levels of glucose and fructose in the product;
contraindication during an exacerbation of gastritis with high levels of acidity;
Individual intolerance. Открыть/Комментировать

2021-12-27 11:06:30 About the properties of ginger

Ginger stimulates the digestive system, improves digestion and has antispasmodic and mild choleretic effects.

Ginger root reduces nausea.
Based on the analgesic, anti-inflammatory and anti-edema properties of the components of ginger, it provides relief to patients with migraine and rheumatic arthritis.
Ginger contains up to 3% essential oils.

You cannot eat a lot of fresh root due to the large amount of substances that irritate the mucous membranes. The same applies to drinks with ginger.

Don't drink more than 2-3 cups a day! Открыть/Комментировать

2021-12-26 20:02:37 What are the benefits of figs?

They contain fibre, which helps the digestive system work properly by stimulating intestinal motility and are prebiotic. Figs are therefore often recommended to be eaten when they are prone to constipation.

They are said to be a source of vitamins and minerals. For example, it contains less potassium than nuts. It is also said to contain large quantities of calcium, magnesium, B vitamins, PP, etc. and should therefore be included in the diet as a source of these nutrients. Открыть/Комментировать

2021-12-26 13:50:54 About vegetables

Vegetables are first and foremost a source of minerals and water.

Vegetables are an important source of fibre and pectin.

Vegetables are a source of vitamins and chlorophyll.

For example, one pepper contains several daily doses of vitamin C.

I recommend eating two servings of fresh vegetables a day, which consist of greens and raw vegetables and one serving of cooked vegetables. But there are some vegetables that are not recommended to eat fresh.

These include different types of cabbage, radishes, arugula and spinach. They negatively affect the production of thyroid hormones and increase the likelihood of oxalate stones. Открыть/Комментировать

2021-12-25 19:49:42 Iron is an important micronutrient that can protect the body from serious illnesses.

A lack of it can lead to the development of anaemia.

This element is primarily needed to keep hemoglobin and the number of red blood cells at a normal level.

If the haemoglobin level is low the body suffers from oxygen starvation, because the main task of haemoglobin is to deliver oxygen to the tissues. Открыть/Комментировать

2021-12-25 16:52:47 The benefits of vitamin C
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The daily requirement is 70 -100 mg.

There is plenty of vitamin C: kiwi, sauerkraut berries, citrus fruits, peppers.

What you need to eat to get enough vitamin C (70 - 100 mg):

100 g of cabbage, 1 apple, 1 tomato contain a combined vitamin C
40 g bell peppers
30 g blackcurrants
100 g cauliflower (steamed)
100 g orange Открыть/Комментировать

2021-12-25 09:54:18 Sense of hunger and its causes ⠀

What are the causes of hunger?

The first reason is a psychological reason for hunger. You associate your emotional state with food. Or you try to get the only possible pleasure in life through food. If you cannot solve your psychological problems on your own, I recommend seeing a psychologist.

The second reason is chronic diseases. Gastritis, biliary dyskinesia, chronic pancreatitis, thyroid disease. If these diseases do not observe the conditions of food quality or diet, you may feel hungry.

The third cause is an eating disorder. So the first thing you should do when you feel hungry is to organise your eating habits Открыть/Комментировать

2021-12-24 18:11:39 B vitamins are important for runners

This group includes 8 vitamins, the deficiency of which affects the nervous and cardiovascular systems, the intestines. The skin suffers, emotional health and resistance to stress deteriorate.

B vitamins are involved in the synthesis of hemoglobin and play an important role in protein metabolism, helping to break them down to amino acids.

Sources of B vitamins include meat, liver, chicken eggs, grains and dairy products. Открыть/Комментировать

2021-12-24 11:59:43 Beef liver is one of the essential foods for athletes

Beef liver contains loads of nutrients: vitamins A, group B, PP, copper, selenium, zinc, iron, phosphorus.

Liver is an excellent source of protein.

I find it very healthy and dietary. What do you think? Открыть/Комментировать