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Vitamins
Water-soluble vitamins
Water-soluble vitamins are so called because they dissolve in water and therefore can go to the wash water or cooking food. Unlike fat-soluble vitamins, they are not stored in the body and therefore it is essential to a regular supply of this vitamin. Excess water soluble vitamins are excreted in the urine, with no toxic effect is higher than its intake.
Vitamin C: ascorbic acid
is found almost exclusively in fresh vegetables (especially kiwi and citrus). Vitamin C is an antioxidant and is involved in the uptake of certain amino acids, folic acid and iron. Vitamin C also counteracts liver poisoning and adverse effects of nitrates (pesticides) in the stomach. The lack of this vitamin causes fatigue, irritability and joint pain. Ascorbic acid requirements are higher in pregnant women, smokers and people under stress or anxiety.
Very sensitive to light, temperature and oxygen. A natural orange juice loses its vitamin C after 15 or 20 minutes of having prepared, and also lost in the vegetables when cooked. Being a little water-soluble vitamin accumulates in the body, so it is important to a daily intake.
Vitamin H: Biotin
Involved in the formation of glucose from carbohydrates and fats. It is present in many foods, especially nuts, fruits, milk, liver and yeast. It also occurs in the intestinal flora. It is highly unlikely the lack of this vitamin in the diet.
Vitamin B1: Thiamine
The main source of vitamin B1 and the rest of the group B should be the cereals and grains, but the widespread use of white flour and refined grains has led to there being a gap between the populations of developed countries. The deficiency is manifested as cardiovascular disorders (arms and legs ‘asleep’, tightness in the chest), neurological or feeling tired, loss of concentration, irritability or depression. The snuff and alcohol reduces the capacity of assimilation of this vitamin, so that people who drink, smoke or eat too much sugar need to consume foods rich in vitamin B1.
Vitamin B2: Riboflavin
Participates in the processes of cellular respiration, embryo development and maintenance of the sheath of the nerves. It also helps the growth and reproduction, and improves the skin, nails and hair. It is present in meat, fish and foods rich in protein such as nuts, lentils, cheese, mushrooms or coconut. Its deficiency can be seen in lesions of the skin, mucous membranes and eyes. Drinkers tend to be deficient or smokers and people who follow a vegan diet (no eggs or milk) and do not take supplements of brewer’s yeast or wheat germ.
Vitamin B3: Niacin
to metabolize carbohydrates, fats and proteins. It is rare to meet deficiency states, however, in underdeveloped countries, where maize and sorghum are the staple food; it may appear the pellagra, a disease characterized by dermatitis, diarrhea and dementia. The preparations of niacin are not well tolerated, producing redness and itching of the skin. Foods rich in vitamin B3 (niacin) are brewer’s yeast, wheat bran, beef liver, wheat germ, nuts, flour and wheat bread, brown rice and mushrooms.
Vitamin B5: Pantothenic acid
Facilitates cellular metabolism as a coenzyme in the release of energy from fat, protein and carbohydrates. It is in a great number and variety of foods, although richer in this acid are organ meats, brewer’s yeast, egg yolk and whole grains. Its deficiency causes forgetfulness, apathy, allergies and fatigue.
Vitamin B6: pyridoxine
it is essential in the metabolism of proteins and is present in almost all foods, so it’s very rare that there are shortcomings. Sometimes it is indicated for nervous tissue regeneration in radiotherapy treatments against motion sickness.
Vitamin B12: cobalamin
it is essential in the formation of red blood cells and body growth and tissue regeneration. The resulting deficit ‘Pernicious anemia’ (paleness, tiredness, etc…), But unlike other water soluble vitamins are stored in the liver, so you have to be very long periods without vitamin B12 deficiencies to occur. Foods of animal origin are the most cobalamin has. Also the bacterial flora of the intestine may be produced in sufficient quantities.
Home remedies for chilblains
Chilblains are areas swollen, red and inflamed skin that sting and burn as a result of exposure to cold. Chilblains usually appear in the earlobe, nose, cheeks or in the fingers and toes.
Chilblains are submitted to extreme temperature changes, and depends on the sensitivity of each person present to them and if you have metabolic disorders in general or any specific circulation in the reduction in the arrival of the blood to the extremities the body.
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Aromatherapy and food against diabetes
In early stages, diabetes despite being a complex disease can be controlled and be taken to shooting by the sufferer. Insulin is ideal for this, and other complementary supplements and advice provided by your physician play the rest of the paper.
A proper diet is key to the puzzle, and it should be characterized by low fiber foods rich in sugar and other food on time. These include red meat and pesacdos, like meat substitutes such as rice, pasta, potatoes, pulses and in turn a lot of fruit and vegetables.
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A very good choice to make and is super easy to make at home is the iced tea. The properties of tea are very interesting, such as green tea provides vitamin C, minerals and essential oils. The amount of vitamin C in green tea is comparable to the amount you can find in a glass of orange juice.
However, any type of tea has several benefits, as soon have it in your fridge can be perfectly healthy. Tea is rich in potassium, folic acid, niacin, manganese, vitamin B, B1 and B2.
Specifically some of the benefits of iced tea are:
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Among the vegetables with high nutritional properties, we found the cucumber. This is due in large part because its membership is comprised mostly of water, which determines that its content will be a small amount of calories and carbohydrates, which can take the vitamin and mineral values.
In this way is that the nutritional properties of cucumber can be used in all types of healthy diet containing vegetables. In fact, cucumber is ideal to prepare salads that we nourish and hydrate.