What are cocoa beans good for?
Although cocoa beans are historically native to South America, the story of their cultivation begins in Central America. Archaeological finds of vessels with traces of theobromine suggest the use of…

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How to distinguish quality olive oil from counterfeit?
To date, olive oil has become widespread among Russian consumers as one of the most useful vegetable oils. It is the best source of monounsaturated fatty acids among all vegetable…

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How to stop eating sweets
Why do we love sweets Sweets are a source of energy, and love for them is determined by nature. The ancestors of modern man had to run for food not…

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11 diet myths to stop believing in

Nutrition stereotypes that scientists have long disproved.

1. There are special products that make you lose weight or get fat
Information about Energy Balance affects weight changes. the difference between calories eaten and burned. It’s not so important what products you get energy from. You can get better on a strict diet of chicken breast and brown rice, if you really eat a lot of them, and lose weight on burgers.

The magic pill also will not be products with the so-called negative calorie content. These usually include cucumbers, cabbage, celery. Allegedly, the body spends more energy on its processing than it receives. The theory of negative calorie content is not confirmed by science. No matter how few calories are contained in the product, the body spends on its digestion of 3-30% Can food have negative calories? from its energy value. Continue reading

Soya and your heart
Conversation of a candidate of medical sciences on the topic: "Soy and your heart" Question: Everyone knows that the main cause of death in our time is cardiovascular disease, leading…

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Christmas post
In the Orthodox churches of the Byzantine tradition, the Christmas fast is one of the four many-day fasts of the church year and serves as a 40-day preparation for the…

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How many grams of protein you need to consume per day to be healthy
The amount of protein is of great importance not only for building muscle mass, but also for overall health. Find out why protein is so important and how many grams…

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