Organic silicon

Organic silicon is a natural element found in foods such as oats, corn, rice and barley but that is mainly used as a food supplement in liquid or capsules to strengthen nails, hair and help in rejuvenation and skin elasticity.

This supplement can be purchased at health food stores or on the internet and the price of a 30 capsule pack is about 68 reais.

Organic silicon for hair

Organic silicon is good for acabelo because it helps in increasing strength, elasticity, strength and volume of hair, also reducing hair breakage, because it facilitates the formation of proteins important to the structure of the hair.

Daily dosage of organic silicon

The recommended daily dosage of organic silicon is a 150 mg capsule, in the morning.

To feel the benefits of silicon takes is always necessary to drink at least 3 months on a regular basis, because it is a food supplementation.

Foods that fight PMS - Pre Menstrual Tension

Tatiana Zanin (Nutritionist)

Foods that fight TPM are foods like fish has omega 3 and tryptophan which help reduce irritability as well as vegetables that are high in water and help fight fluid retention.

In  power in PMS  especially should consume fish, whole grains, fruits and vegetables that are important to fight PMS symptoms such as irritability, abdominal pain, fluid retention and malaise. But one should avoid fat, salt, sugar and caffeinated beverages that may aggravate the symptoms of PMS.

Foods that help in PMS

Foods that should be avoided in PMS

Foods that help in PMS

Foods that help in PMS can be:

• vegetables, whole cereals, dried fruit and oilseeds because they are food with vitamin B6, magnesium and folic acid that help transform tryptophan to serotonin which is a hormone that enhances the well-being;
• salmon, tuna and chia seeds are foods rich in omega 3 which is an anti-inflammatory substance that helps to reduce headaches and abdominal cramps;
• sunflower seeds, olive oil, avocados and almonds that to be rich in vitamin E help reduce breast tenderness;
• pineapple, raspberry, avocado, figs and vegetables such as spinach and parsley are diuretic foods that help fight fluid retention.

Other good foods for PMS are high-fiber foods like plum, papaya and whole grains that help regulate the intestines and have a laxative effect which decreases the abdominal discomfort.

Foods that should be avoided in PMS

Foods that should be avoided are embedded in PMS and other foods rich in salt and fat and meat broths and canned foods as well as fat frying. In addition it is also important not to consume caffeinated beverages as guarana or alcohol. All these foods worsen PMS symptoms by increasing fluid retention and abdominal discomfort.

Foods high in sugar are also not indicated during PMS but how can you feel the need to consume sweets can eat one square of dark chocolate after the main meals.

Foods with more serotonin

Foods that help elevate aa serotonin are mainly foods such as milk, spinach and peanuts because they are foods rich in calcium, magnesium and tryptophan which are substances that help in the formation of serotonin.

Some foods rich in calcium, magnesium and tryptophan are:

• Calcium - milk, cheese, yogurt, amaranth, spinach;
• Magnesium - pumpkin seeds, almonds, tofu, chard, beans;
• Tryptophan - nut-nut, nuts, pineapple, avocado, bananas, potatoes, beets, peas. See most foods: foods rich in tryptophan .

Another food tip to help raise serotonin is eating every day one square of dark chocolate after lunch.

These foods should be eaten during the day to keep serotonin levels always close to ideal, and avoid mood disorders, emotional disorders and have a more balanced body, physically and mentally.

Diet for children

WHO recommends adopting a diet for chubby and obese children to prevent obesity in adults. The child's diet should be made by a nutritionist and the child must also be accompanied by the pediatrician.

Evidence shows that children who are overweight do a diet rich in breads, cakes, pastries, fried foods and fast food, and these foods are not recommended especially at this stage where eating habits are acquired.

The diet for obese children should lose weight besides, teach her to eat well, increasing consumption of fruits, lean meats, juices and exterminate the habit of not eating healthy food.

Calcium salts

The food supplement sold commercially under the name calcium salts helps decrease heartburn, since it reduces the acidity in the stomach. Therefore favors difficult digestion, providing immediate relief of dyspepsia. The supplement is sold in the form of tablets for sucking, and powders to be diluted in water.

Indications

Heartburn, dyspepsia, improve digestion and reduce gastric acidity.

How to use

Suck 1 tablet after meals or dissolve 1 or 2 teaspoons in a glass of water.

Coffee reduces the fatigue

The coffee reduces fatigue body and mind, since caffeine, which is a substance that exists in the coffee has an ergogenic effect that increases the yield.

The benefits of coffee include protect the heart, lower the risk of prostate cancer and relieve the headache.The coffee is also beneficial in cases of asthma, bronchitis, diabetes, pneumonia, and vertigo. Since only contraindicated in case of high tension, stomach or duodenal ulcers and insomnia.

When coffee is consumed before starting a physical activity brings advantages such as less fatigue and greater motivation to perform the exercises and in addition, the consumption of coffee decreases the pain after the end of the most intense workouts.

As coffee decreases sleep , it should be taken, especially in the morning and one should avoid its consumption after at 18 pm, especially by those who have insomnia problems because, in some cases, can hinder sleep.

The maximum dose of coffee that can be recommended to take without harming health, can be the equivalent of four cups of coffee per day, about 400-500 mg of caffeine, and only after this dose is that coffee can harm health , causing insomnia, headache, anxiety, fast heart rate or muscle tremors, for example

Fish in Pregnancy

Fish during pregnancy can be harmful to health because of the high concentration of mercury found in general in their flesh. The mercury ingested by the mother through food passes through the placenta to the baby and this can harm the neurological development of the baby, so it is recommended especially to women avoid eating too much fish such as tuna, shark and sword fish in pregnancy because They are fish that tend to have a lot of mercury in the flesh.

However, it is not forbidden for pregnant women to eat fish, but care is needed to consumption in large quantities. Eating fish during pregnancy is healthy, it contains omega 3, iodine, phosphorus and protein is recommended consumption of fish 2 to 3 times per week, avoiding especially eating oily fish and other small fish as a food source.

Raw fish during pregnancy

The raw fish in pregnancy should be avoided, as the seafood because these foods may have bacteria and viruses and therefore more easily cause food poisoning.

It is therefore recommended consumption of fish and seafood during pregnancy only when cooked because to be cooked decreases the possibility of causing food poisoning.