Tag: Nutrition

The complex sugars found in human breastmilk, long believed to be fixed in their composition, may change in women who are taking probiotics, according to new research from the University of Rochester Medical Center (URMC). The finding, published in a research letter in JAMA Pediatrics, upends what scientists thought of human milk oligosaccharides (HMOs) —

Red lipstick in a green packaging, tubes and crucibles, which are entwined with flowers and leaves – the range of products, the “promise of a natural” beauty, is rising steadily. But how much nature is actually in natural cosmetics? And it really is healthier for the skin? These questions can not answer. Because terms such

Leeks: onion plant can contribute to good intestinal health Leek belongs to due to its low calorie content to the “lean” varieties of vegetables. The healthy onion plant contains essential vitamins and minerals. Regular consumption of Leeks can contribute to good intestinal health. A “slim” vegetable Leeks not only contains a lot of fiber and

Leeks: onion plant can contribute to good intestinal health Leek belongs to due to its low calorie content to the “lean” varieties of vegetables. The healthy onion plant contains essential vitamins and minerals. Regular consumption of Leeks can contribute to good intestinal health. A “slim” vegetable Leeks not only contains a lot of fiber and

Why it’s worth it to hold out of good intentions in hypertension Eat healthier, reduce weight, exercise more and give up Smoking – this is probably the most common resolutions made for the new year. For many people it remains, however, when you Make. The implementation of these resolutions can lead to better health and

Why it’s worth it to hold out of good intentions in hypertension Eat healthier, reduce weight, exercise more and give up Smoking – this is probably the most common resolutions made for the new year. For many people it remains, however, when you Make. The implementation of these resolutions can lead to better health and

Quick to prepare, healthy and delicious – when it comes to food, people in Germany seem to high claims. The least hold, however, shows a survey commissioned by the Federal government. So nine out of ten respondents that it matters to you when you eat on the health. Nevertheless, the dishes are ready according to

Getting enough of the omega 3 fatty acids DHA and EPA into the brain to study their effects on conditions such as Alzheimer’s and depression — which they have been shown to help — is no easy task. While supplements containing these fatty acids exist, there is scant evidence showing that these supplements actually increase

Kim Kardashian, the resident Instagram queen on #sponcon, is getting some major criticism for one of her most recent ads. She posted this picture yesterday to promote Flat Tummy Co., a company that makes meal replacement shakes, and her followers went off in the comments about it. View this post on Instagram #ad You guys

Myths about gluten are hard to bust. Intolerance, allergy, sensitivity, hypersensitivity. What is what? Celiac disease is none of these things. It is an autoimmune disorder, where gluten triggers the immune system to attack the gut. It is common, lifelong, and can seriously harm health — but nobody knows for sure what causes it. Now

Large quantities of rich Christmas food appear to boost Danes’ cholesterol levels. Right after the Christmas break, levels are 20% higher than in the summer. So says a new study carried out by researchers from the Department of Clinical Biochemistry at Copenhagen University Hospital and the Department of Clinical Medicine, University of Copenhagen. All that

Raclette-Pizza cook: your oven has given up his spirit, but you have to promised your family’s Pizza? Try the Raclette-Pizza: Pizza by the raclette grill. FOCUS Online tells you in detail what you need to do for the alternative Pizza. The word “Raclette” has three meanings: It describes the full-fat cheese from the Swiss Alps,

This Quiz is to be published in 2012 for the first time. We have updated it and wish you a lot of fun guessing. You’re in a hurry? Here it goes with a click directly to the Quiz. Days before Christmas, the head is full – no, not with gift ideas, but with the food-To-do-list.

Federal food Minister Julia Klöckner has agreed with the industry specific Figures for the reduction of sugar, salt and fat in ready-made products up to 2025. The food economy was obliged, for the first time, to reduce sugar, salt and fats in processed foods, and wool in your steps to check,, said Klöckner. The &quot

Grapefruit Carpaccio with fennel Tartar and pistachio sounds like a refined Appetizer. Dishes like this should have a positive effect on the female hormonal balance and is about cycle and discomfort related to relieve. So it is at least in the book “Eat like a woman” by Andrea Haselmayr, Denise Rosenberger and Verena Haselmayr. Their

Raisins and sultanas: This is the difference: In the recipe for the biscuits, raisins are listed. In the supermarket you ask yourself whether you could not also take advantage of sultanas. Where is the difference? There is one at all? Or the color is just different? What is healthier? Or is both not too sweet?

Dietary supplements: How useful is the consumption of the capsules of Omega-3 fatty acid? Omega-3 fatty acids are needed in small amounts are healthy and essential to life. They can not be manufactured by the body itself. Some people who use Omega-3 fatty acid capsules. The taking the dietary Supplement, but it is really useful?

Who loves Cola, Fanta and Sprite, but on his weight, pays attention, uses mostly sugar-free Alternative. US-experts now warn, however: Even the Light versions could increase the risk for Obesity, Diabetes and other diseases. Sugar-free, low-calorie Soft Drinks are becoming increasingly popular. They call themselves light, zero, diet or sugarfree. Manufacturers advertise that these drinks

You pay hundreds, sometimes thousands of dollars to race of only 42 kilometers: marathon number of years in the Trend, especially in the case of recreational athletes. However, a lot of track under-estimate the risks in the long run, Doctors warn. Now a study provides an indication of how much a Marathon is a burden

A powerful new biochemical platform is fueling the study of a family of enzymes that are promising targets for cancer treatment. Published today in Science Advances, the new method provides a high-resolution view of how these enzymes, called lysine methyltransferases, selectively mark proteins with chemical tags that alter their function. Because of their central role