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Carbohydrate foods addictive

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American scientists claim that eating foods with a high glycemic index increases the activity areas of the brain responsible for feelings of pleasure, the formation of traction and addiction. American scientists claim that eating foods with a high glycemic index leads to the fact that increases the activity areas of the brain responsible for feelings of pleasure, addiction and the formation of thrust. Stimulation of similar brain areas noted in the formation of various types of addictions such as drug, tobacco, alcohol or another. Mechanism of the effect of foods rich in carbohydrates (white bread, pasta, potatoes) is that carbohydrates are the fastest split body that causes a sharp increase in blood glucose, and then a sharp drop in its level. This occurs within four hours after a meal - a time determining eating behavior during the next meal. Lack of sharp glucose activates the appropriate parts of the brain depending on the formation, which was confirmed by testing the activ...

Guideline to Nutrition and Fitness for Cystic Fibrosis Patients

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Different body organs are affected by the slimy mucus created by the cystic fibrosis (CF). Pancreas in our body produces essential digestive enzymes which play a role in food absorption are also prone to be layered by this mucus. Studies reveal that the 85% patients of cystic fibrosis exhibit pancreatic deficiency under the age of 10. The incapacity to absorb essential nutrition before going to the intestine of the body leads to malnutrition and related problems. Often the CF patients have to take digestive supplements to cure the problems. These supplements essentially aid in absorption of minerals and vitamins in food. CF patients have to consume high calories in addition to the digestive supplements than rest of the healthy people. Therefore, a child suffering from this problem must include high calorie diet along with digestive enzymes prescribed by a physician. A suitable workout plan is also vital for the CF patient. Eating habits need to be revised properly keeping the tim...

Belly Flattening Meals

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The idea of a fit body for many people is having a flat belly and this is a goal of both men and women. Even though exercise is important, there are also some foods which can give really good results. It's not an easy task to get a flat stomach area, but with the right diet and proper exercise it is mission possible. Next time you go grocery shopping, you could shop for these belly flattening foods which will serve as the right catalyst for the change. Try to get rid of the food in your fridge that fattens your stomach and focus on eating and living healthier. The first thing to understand is that you can't get any good results without regular eating. Missing the breakfast or the lunch won't make you lose belly fat, but it can have the opposite effect. You need at least three meals every day - a powerful breakfast, a light lunch and a healthy dinner not later than 7pm. Another thing to put into practice is drinking more water - water intake is actually on top of the lis...

10 Preparation Tips For Running A Race

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Racing well requires plenty of training and preparation. However, a case of the jitters can jeopardize your run, as can preparing the wrong way. Read on to find out some helpful tips to improve your races and stay safe. Pick Smart Pre-Race Food According to Active.com, "a runner's carbohydrate intake should increase to 70 to 80 percent of his/her total daily caloric intake." Try to avoid eating protein and fat, and eat food with a high-glycemic index that is easy to digest. The reason for this is, eating a meal with high GI allows for carbohydrates to get into your bloodstream faster. You should eat about four hours before the race, so that way your body can store the energy without burning it all before the race. Plan Your Training You'll have to pick a training plan before your race. The plan you pick will vary depending on how much you want to train, the length of the race, and how intense the workouts will be. Unfortunately, it can take casual runners week...

Indonesian Food Health Benefits

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There are many beautiful aspects of Asian culture we admire and knowingly or unknowingly emulate working with them on a daily basis. There are those among the countries of Asia which are more popular than others in the west for various reasons. Sadly Indonesia is one of those that gets easily overlooked when it comes to the local culture. Most people see and think of either China, Japan, Korea and Thailand when they think of the term "Asian", however Indonesia can offer a unique and varied culture spread across over six thousand islands. Their art, martial arts such as Silat and history of piracy and naval warfare created a world where nothing is boring or mundane even to the most travel-savvy visitor. Their food is a unique and diverse combination of flavors because of the fact that the islands developed their own versions of common recipes among other things and with the abundance of seafood it also has some very nice health benefits. The local food has many influences...

Acid Reflux Cause Natural Remedies

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Acid reflux, also called heartburn or gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), happens when stomach acid rises into the esophagus due to a weakened esophageal sphincter, according to doctors at the Jackson Siegelbaum Gastroenterology clinic. Chest discomfort, a burning sensation in your upper stomach or lower throat and occasionally a bad taste in your mouth characterize the disease. If you're tired of buying a new pack of antacids every day, perhaps a diet change can do the trick. Complex Carbs Eat breads and grains that are low in fat and high in complex carbohydrates, recommends Jackson Siegelbaum Gastroenterology. Try to avoid heavily processed breads that are high in fat and low in nutrition. Writers at Health Castle recommend eating multiple small meals every day instead of large meals since a large meal on your stomach requires additional stomach acids. Make sure you eat plenty of rice, pasta and breads. These help ensure that the acids in your stomach have complex foods...

Are Athletes Really Healthy

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BY: Kimberly Coventry Olson http://FitKim.com While training for my first marathon, I was obsessed with Runner's World magazine. I loved reading all of the inspirational stories about superior athletes and those that overcame amazing odds. But periodically a story would pop up about an unexpected death of a seemingly very healthy athlete. Eventually I noticed a pattern and became intrigued. How could these amazing athletes, who ran upwards of 50-100 miles each week, suddenly die? Weren't all of those miles and races completed guarantee to ensuring a long and healthy life? After doing some research, I discovered why these sad tragedies occurred. Although exercise has tremendous health benefits, anything beyond moderate physical activity puts a great deal of stress on the body. If this compacted stress isn't countered with a healthy diet, the body gradually becomes taxed. Although there aren't necessarily any outward symptoms, much can be happening deep within the bo...

Erectile Dysfunction And Its Natural Remedies

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BY: Nitin vaghela Erectile dysfunction (ED) is when a person is having difficulty in getting or keeping an erection. ED is normally seen in persons as they grew older compared to the youngsters. Certain people have difficulty in talking with their doctors about sex. However if you have ED, you should tell your doctor. Erectile Dysfunction can be a signal of health problems. It may denote your blood vessels are blocked. It may denote you contain nerve damage from diabetes. If you don't see your doctor, these problems will go untreated. Home Remedies for Erectile Dysfunction Take walnuts and honey in equal proportion and mix them well. This mixture is to be taken half an hour after your daily meals with a glass of milk. Generally, Vitamin A deficiency can be considered as the cause of erectile dysfunction in men. So you should intake foods rich in vitamin A which helps for enhanced erection. You should live a stress free and relaxed life. So the best ways to be relaxed are ...