CodeFund Nutrition Thu, 16 Jul 2020 00:47:27 +0800 en-US daily 1 Knowing the Vital Components of Aloe Vera Can Help One Remain Healthy Sun, 14 Jul 2019 07:54:00 +0800
The components of the Aloe Vera:

Vitamins: The vitamins like Vitamin A, B12 and a little amount of C is found in the body of Aloe Vera. These are the vitamins that take care of the skin, eyes, and taste buds and prevent one from different common ailments.  Vitamin C is an essential for preventing common ailments.  When taken regularly, this element revives life energy through alleviating ailments like common cold and scarlet fever.

Amino Acids: Amino acids are vital elements for creating protein inside the body.  Lack of amino acid may not convert food into protein which may mar the growth of the body. Adding aloe Vera in the daily routine can help one increase the formation of protein content in the human body.  It can help one relieving the health problems like muscle pains.

Minerals: Minerals are the other vital elements that the body requires for sustenance.  Minerals like iron, zinc and calcium are essential for the secretion of enzymes. These contribute for the maintenance of the bodily enzymes and fluids. Aloe Vera as a plant possesses all these mineral which many of the vegetables may lack. Vegetarians can rely on the pure Aloe Vera drink to receive these vital minerals.

Fatty acids: Fatty acids are the vital element for maintenance of skin. A glowing skin has its source rooted in some of the vital fatty acids like Cholesterol and Lupeol.  These can be hardly ignored in one's diet as the external cover of the body only gets maintained by these fats. Lupeol is essential for rectifying many of the fatal disorders like growth of cancer cells.

These vital components not only maintain the bodily parts but relieve them from inflammation and irritation. But it is essential for one to know the right way to use the plant to get all the benefits.  One can get the benefits through either internal or external use. For external use one can get the extracts of this plant in the form of gel and for internal uses, there is Aloe Vera juice.  The Aloe Vera gel is chemically processed so that it can be preserved for a longer period of time.  The juice is generally handy in its pure form. It is usually kept pure and much of the chemical processing is avoided to get the real benefits of the extracts.  While the gel helps in mitigating all the external irritation and inflammation, one can use the pure Aloe Vera drink for cleansing the body and maintaining the vital elements of the body.
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Get Rid of Empty Calories For Maximum Fat Loss Sun, 14 Jul 2019 07:52:00 +0800 No excuses just do it.
These calories add up so quickly and are a major culprit for weight gain.
Empty calorie foods include sodas, cookies, doughnuts, potato chips, or anything that is loaded with fats, sugars, and calories and highly lacking in nutrients and vitamins.
High calorie beverages are a great way to pack on the pounds.
They are often loaded with sugar and calories.
By drinking only 3 soft drinks a day, you can pack on nearly a pound a week.
Some Starbucks drinks have up to 800 calories in them.
Drink four of these and you've nearly packed on a pound.
The best way to combat this problem is to switch to drinking more water, which you probably need anyhow.
If you have a hard time gulping down plain water, there are many ways to add a kick now with all the flavored packets you can purchase.
So rather than consume a lot of extra calories, grab some water and use orange, lemon, tropical punch, or whatever flavor sounds good to you so that you drink more water and less junk.
And those sweets and potato chips aren't helping either.
A doughnut or candy bar can run you around 300 calories.
And while a serving of potato chips may only run you 160 to 200 calories, let me remind you how difficult it is to stop at just one serving.
In conclusion, it can be really easy to start packing on the pounds from empty calories; while on the other hand, it can also be real easy to start cutting out a few naughty treats here and there to start seeing results.
Now when I say cut them out, I do mean most of the time.
It's a good idea to have a cheat treat every now and then especially if you've been really good.
Do eat things you desire every now and then, but just keep it to a minimum unless you truly like to buy bigger clothes every few years.
So remember avoid eating empty calories and in no time you'll be on your way to fat loss.
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What to Eat to Lose Fat? 3 Prime Food Groups to Include in Your Diet Sun, 14 Jul 2019 07:37:00 +0800 Healthy fats.
Healthy carbs.
Healthy proteins.
I do not believe you need to stick to some restrictive diet with low carbs - high protein - no fat, or no carbs high fat no protein or any other complicated combination.
I do believe in a well balanced diet that contain an equal portion of all the above.
Remember that I have Crohn's disease and I control it with food only.
I make sure to eat healthy  and that is it.
No deep fried food for me any more, just small portions of it on the rare occasion.
Quit smoking 10 years ago, hardly any alcohol, definitely no beer, maybe some red wine or good quality (and expensive) gyn with tonic, hardly any red meat, etc.
Healthy fats.
These can be all nuts, except maybe for peanuts as most people including me cannot tolerate them, bitter sweet chocolate with minimum of 70% cocoa mass, extra virgin olive oil, extra virgin coconut oil, coconut milk, and the list is long.
Healthy carbs.
I usually eat lots and lots of fruit and vegetables, organic if possible, and the organic type is not that expensive really.
Healthy protein.
Now, meat has to be either organic or grass fed or wild.
Meat from animals that were raised in barns or cages is actually not good for you because of the stresses the animal goes through and what it does to the quality of its meat.
Free range eggs and dairy products.
Now: Try and adopt a habit of mixing all these three prime food groups (a portion of them at each meal) into 5-6 separate small meals throughout the day.
Guys, this is not rocket science, it is common sense, it takes some education and learning to know what you are doing.
Do not be lazy, read some material, I for once write here on a daily basis at least one article about nutrition and exercise.
If you manage to follow these simple guidelines you will turn your body into a fat and calorie burning machine and together with exercise you will see results within a few weeks.
Mike Geary writes in his book 'Truth about Six Pack Abs' about this in length.
He explains the science behind eating 6 small meals a day, exercising based on burst of exertion, why you can have fat in your diet and how does it help you burn fat and calorie and much more.
It is a great manual for those of you who really wants to lose weight without harming you body.
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The Various Importance of Buckwheat Gluten Sun, 14 Jul 2019 07:35:00 +0800 Most of the time people get confused and treat it as wheat.
But it has no similarity or any botanical relationship with each other.
Their only similarity is both of them come from plants.
Buckwheat flour doesn't contain any gluten and it helps those people who have celiac disease.
People affected by this disease usually needs to avoid consuming gluten.
Why it is named so Buckwheat is also known as "beech wheat".
The reason for such name lies in its shape.
It looks like a larger beech seeds.
They are made into flour when grounded and are used like wheat.
It is more a fruit seed rather than a cereal grain.
People generally use buckwheat to replace other grains and foods from their food list.
The nutrient information shows that it has similarity to the cereals.
Nutritional facts of buckwheat gluten The Thomas Jefferson Agricultural Institute's research results show that buckwheat gluten provides a unique nutritional profile among grains.
It contains 12 percent protein when it is dehulled and the amount of lysine found in it is also high.
It also contains a low amount of fat about 2 percent which makes it lean grain.
When it is cooked it can be a good source of manganese, magnesium, tryptophan and many other dietary fibers.
The use of buckwheat and its Buckwheat doesn't contain any gluten in it.
That's why it is used for preparing most of the traditional foods like soba noodles, crepes and porridges.
The porridges are generally made from rolled or whole groats.
Buckwheat pancakes are one of the most common favorite foods made from it.
It is prepared by using a mix of buckwheat with traditional whole wheat.
It gives a lighter texture because of its inherent gluten.
The appearance of buckwheat is a dark color.
It contains high fiber content and that makes a noticeable addition to various baked goods.
It also has a strong flavor than other regular grains.
The flour is lighter than others and foods made with this are really mouth-feel both visually and when they are tested.
The buckwheat baked products have coarser textures and denser.
These are similar to the foods like sprouted whole grain breads.
Baking with buckwheat gluten People suffering from celiac diseases need to avoid gluten.
Therefore many people use buckwheat as part of their baking arsenal.
Several other gluten free flours like corn starch, sweet rice flour, corn starch are generally mixed with buckwheat for preparing various recipes.
It helps to make the dough stickier like guar gum and gelatin.
It also helps to replace the roles played by the gluten.
The buckwheat gluten is the main concern during the cross-contamination.
Therefore you need to be watchful while buying buckwheat.
If you are advised to avoid the gluten then make sure that your buckwheat flour is free from it.
The buckwheat manufactured by a reputed manufacture can help you in this regard.
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Chocolate Is Good For Your Health Sun, 14 Jul 2019 07:25:00 +0800
*Chocolate decreases inflammation on the body

* relaxes blood vessel walls hence this lowers blood pressure -

* It helps keep your ticker in good condition

* It improves insulin sensitivity

* It raises good HDL cholesterol

* It contains phenylethamine, a "feel-good" chemical that triggers the release of opiate-like endorphins in the brain

* It contains serotonin, which acts as an anti-depressant

In a review of several studies, chocolate appeared to significantly lower the risk of heart disease, stroke, and diabetes. Below are some of these studies:

* The review compiled the results from the separate studies and summarized the findings. Compared with people who ate the least amount of chocolate (which varied by study), those who ate the most showed:
  • A 37% reduced risk for overall cardiovascular disease
  • A 31% reduced risk for diabetes
  • A 29% reduced risk for stroke

*Swedish researchers who studied 32000 midle- aged and elderly women found that those who ate two servings of chocolate or more a week had a significantly lower rate of hospitalisation for heart failure.

* 23 participants in their early 60s were given experimental drinks containing varying levels of cocoa. Researchers measured how flexible the drinkers' blood vessels were; inflexible blood vessels are a risk factor for developing cardiovascular disease. The levels of cocoa in the drinks ranged from 0 to 26 grams (that's about 5 tablespoons or 5 ounces). Significant increases in the drinkers' blood-vessel flexibility were seen after they drank cocoa, and the more they consumed, the greater the benefits.


*  A study conducted in 2008 found that people who ate a small amount of dark chocolate a day (about 6.7 grams) had lower levels of a protein that is associated with inflammation in their blood.

People who are concerned about weight gain should avoid eating too much chocolate. One once per day of chocolate would be enough for weight watchers!
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What Are the Signs of Vitamin B12 Deficiency? Sat, 13 Jul 2019 19:45:00 +0800 What Do You Know About Vitamin B12 Deficiency?
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    EXPLANATION: Fatigue is the most common symptom of people who have low levels of vitamin B12. But fatigue by itself can be a sign of almost any health condition — or just that you haven't been sleeping enough! Other signs of B12 deficiency include weight loss, constipation or diarrhea, nausea and vomiting, abdominal bloating and gas, numbness or tingling in the hands and feet, loss of balance, and a sore, red tongue.

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        EXPLANATION: Vitamin B12 deficiencies may happen when you aren't getting the right nutrients in your diet, when your body can't absorb nutrients properly, and when you have various other problems of the digestive system.


        Since most B12 in our diets comes from animal products, vegans are at risk for B12 deficiency. Crohn's and celiac disease, weight loss surgery, and chronic alcoholism can all interfere with a person's ability to absorb enough of the nutrients they need. Seniors have more problems with nutrient absorption and malnutrition as well.

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            EXPLANATION: Vitamin B12 is a critical nutrient that helps your body make healthy red blood cells. If you have a chronic lack of B12, your body can't make the amount of red blood cells that it needs, which can lead to anemia.

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              If you have extremely low levels of B12 in your body, what could happen?

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                EXPLANATION: Most people with vitamin B12 deficiencies have a mild problem. But in some cases, vitamin B12 deficiency can have serious consequences. You can develop mental problems, including confused thinking, memory loss, and dementia, which in some serious cases can be irreversible. Low levels of B12 can also cause nerve damage and anemia and weaken your bones.

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                    EXPLANATION: Animal products like meat, poultry, and seafood, and dairy foods like milk, eggs, yogurt, and cheese are the best sources of vitamin B12. Honey, vegetables, and fruits are not really sources of vitamin B12, which is why people who follow a vegan diet may not get enough of it. If you're a vegan, think about eating a breakfast cereal fortified with B12. You can also take a B12 supplement, which is recommended for pregnant and nursing mothers who are vegans or even strict vegetarians.


                    Sometimes B12 deficiency is caused by conditions other than diet. If your body can't absorb B12 properly, you'll need a doctor's help to boost your B12 to safe levels.

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                        EXPLANATION: Describing your symptoms to your doctor may give him a clue that you could have low levels of vitamin B12. But you'll need blood tests to confirm it. Some people can easily fix low levels of B12 by simply changing their diet, while others will need a doctor's help.

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                            EXPLANATION: All of these drugs can interfere with your body's ability to break down vitamin B12 from food.

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                                EXPLANATION: For some people, taking a vitamin supplement or eating more animal products (or both) can help boost their B12 levels back to where they should be. But other people may have a severe deficiency or may have an underlying health condition that causes their B12 to drop.


                                Doctors can treat a B12 deficiency in several ways. If your symptoms are mild or moderate, you may start with an oral B12 supplement, which you take once a day; a vitamin B12 nasal spray used weekly; or vitamin B12 injections, which you need less frequently.

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                                  Results: Impressive! You know plenty about vitamin B12. Sometimes a B12 deficiency can be corrected by making adjustments to your diet, such as eating B12-fortified foods, or by taking a supplement. In more serious cases, you may need a doctor's care. Be sure to get plenty of B12 by eating a well-balanced diet. Sources of B12 include seafood, yogurt, cheese, and eggs.

                                  Results: You already know a little about vitamin B12! If you think you might have symptoms of a B12 deficiency, you should talk to your doctor about this condition. If your body lacks B12, you might feel tired, have stomach upset or intestinal issues, or have numbness or tingling of the hands and feet. People who are at risk for a B12 deficiency include the elderly, those with Crohn's or celiac disease, and vegans (who eat no animal products).

                                  Results: Maybe you learned more about vitamin B12 in this quiz. This vitamin comes from the animal sources that we eat, like meat and dairy products. People usually get enough B12 in their diets. But sometimes diet alone doesn't provide you with enough B12, or your body can't absorb the B12 that you take in. Lack of B12 can make you feel tired and weak and can lead to serious health problems if untreated.

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                                  Acai Berry Nutrients Sat, 13 Jul 2019 19:41:00 +0800 32 Dispelling the Myths About Cholesterol Sat, 13 Jul 2019 19:40:00 +0800 TV, internet, and sometimes healthcare professionals have hyped up this idea to a point beyond comprehension.
                                  The truth of the matter is that cholesterol is an important substance which helps facilitate the formation of cell membranes and digestive process.
                                  Its very essence is significantly more relative to helping the human body function opposed to causing heath problems.
                                  For this reason, the following paragraphs will reveal the truth about cholesterol and why is it important to us.
                                  To begin to properly assess the value of cholesterol it is important to identify what it exactly is and why it is needed.
                                  Cholesterol is a spongy-like, waxy material that can be found among lipids (fats) in all of your body's cells in addition to the bloodstream.
                                  Cholesterol is significant to us because it helps the human body produce cell membranes.
                                  It also assists in the creation of bile which is a substance that helps digest fats.
                                  Cholesterol also is important for the metabolism of vitamins A, D, E, and K.
                                  The speculation as to why and how cholesterol is bad for your body is highly debatable.
                                  Over the years, cholesterol has taken some flack and been held responsible for heart attacks.
                                  Most notably due to the fact that upon inspection of a human that is at risk for a heart attack there are high levels of cholesterol and plaque buildup.
                                  In actuality the mere presence of cholesterol in arteries has more to do with it being transferred to tissues as part of an inflammatory reaction to damaged arteries.
                                  Inflammation is the real culprit not cholesterol.
                                  A fair example of blaming cholesterol for heart attacks is like comparing increased police presence in high crime areas.
                                  Law enforcement did not cause the crime; police were placed in there as a response tactic to a perceived problem.
                                  The more relevant discussion has more to do with discovering strategies to decrease the amount of inflammation in our bodies so that cholesterol does not clog arteries.
                                  The first and utmost important technique that we can employ is to stay away from foods that cause inflammation in our bodies.
                                  Foods such as the majority of dairy products, sugar, almost all processed foods, and white breads are associated with raising blood insulin levels at irregular and accelerated rates thereby causing inflammation in the human body.
                                  The better and healthier option includes nutritious fresh fruits and vegetables, nuts, lots of water, and lean animal protein.
                                  Some more specific examples of the types of food items that can reduce inflammation include organic eggs, salmon, sardines, and walnuts.
                                  Over the years there has been a great deal of curiosity and discussion surrounding the topic of cholesterol.
                                  Among the media and healthcare field much of the conversation has lead to misinformation and a confused and fretful community of needy dieters.
                                  Its presence on inflamed arteries and blame for causing heart attacks has more to do with the foods that you eat not the substance itself.
                                  The truth of the matter is that cholesterol is significantly more important to helping facilitate some key processes in the human body.
                                  Omega 3 and the American Diet Sat, 13 Jul 2019 19:38:00 +0800 17 Got a Picky Eater? Here Are 10 Ways to Make Sure Your Child is Eating Well Sat, 13 Jul 2019 19:28:00 +0800 Here are 10 useful tips to set your children up for success: 1.
                                  Include three out of the four food guide servings (see below) from Eating Well with Canada's Food Guide at each meal.
                                  Ensure your child eats three meals a day plus healthy snacks between meals.
                                  In between meals, include two Food Guide Servings for your healthy snacks.
                                  Encourage your child to chew food slowly while sitting down.
                                  Offer higher-fibre whole grains such as whole-wheat bread, pasta and brown rice.
                                  Ensure your child drinks at least two glasses of low-fat milk (1% or skim) or fortified soy milk beverages each day.
                                  Encourage your child to drink more water.
                                  Keep juice and sweet drinks to less than one glass per day.
                                  Limit fast foods to less than once per week.
                                  Ensure your child is physically active for at least 30 minutes per day.
                                  Limit screen time (television, computer, video games) to two hours a day or less.
                                  Allow your child to stop eating when he/she is full.
                                  But my kid is a picky eater! It's normal, so relax! But it is important that children eat nutritious foods at frequent, regular times so their bodies develop, grow and fight disease.
                                  Eating well also prevents mood swings, and increases memory and alertness in school.
                                  Want to solve the picky eater syndrome? Here's how: Be a role model: Children learn from their parents.
                                  Chances are a parent who is open to food and trying new things will be more likely to raise a child that will also be open and willing to try new foods.
                                  Involve your child: Children will often try a new food if they help in choosing and preparing the meal.
                                  Divide the responsibility: Parents are in charge of what food is available.
                                  The child is in charge of how much is eaten.
                                  Do not make separate meals for the picky eater but allow the child to choose from the food that is available.
                                  Do not force your children to finish the food on their plate: Do not create a fuss if they refuse a certain food, as this will create a power struggle between you and your child.
                                  Re-introduce foods: Do not stress if a child refuses certain foods.
                                  Often a food needs to be offered to a child more than 10 times before he/she will finally try it and like it, so don't give up after the first few attempts! No bribes: Do not reward children with dessert as this implies that eating healthy food is an unpleasant experience.
                                  Make food art: Make food fun by cutting shapes with vegetables, sandwiches, etc.
                                  Dip it: Children love to dip, so offer healthy dips such as yogurt and hummus with raw or steamed veggies.