Be in shape and avoid toxins

During the holidays you are spoiled with all kinds of culinary delights and you have rested. All well and good. However there’s little energy and everything you want is to rest. But this is not the solution to feel better. On the contrary …

Heavy foods eaten during the holidays, combined with alcohol, sweets and physical inactivity are the main factors that kidnap you energy. Your body has the ability to eliminate toxins and substances which are not useful. The main organs responsible for these features are liver and kidney. But bombarding your body days in a row, with toxins and fat has the effect of overloading your system of purification.

Like I said, the body has its own “purification system” that manages to fix excessive amounts of fatty foods and alcohol. But because that system is overloaded can cause serious diseases of the kidneys, digestive system.

Saturated fats are among the main enemies of your health. Are generally found in animal food, they are harmful because it causes high levels of LDL cholesterol, a type of cholesterol to be submitted inside blood vessels while causing serious health problems. A diet high in fat and generally consist of hardly digestible foods can lead to the appearance of biliary colic.

The first step that we need to do is detoxification, of course, removing the harmful foods. You need to remove fatty meats, sausages, fried foods, sweets, pasta and alcohol.

Do not forget to drink two liters of water throughout the day! Try to drink plenty of water and avoid carbonated soda as possible. Even natural fruit juices, although are much healthier than soda should be avoided, are high in sugar.

Exercise is essential to stimulate the body’s detoxification. Physical activity stimulates blood circulation, eliminate toxins, because blood flow increases, the cells receive a greater amount of oxygen, which is essential for their regeneration. The lymph system also has an important role in this process, choose outdoor activities such as walking and jogging park, because you need as much oxygen. A massage, in conjunction with a balanced diet, exercise and a healthy diet can help to eliminate cellulite.

Seaweed helps to reduce cellulite and fat and at the same time, provides a detoxification, hydration, remineralization and toning. Algae contain hydrated, are rich in trace elements (iodine, Iron, magnesium, potassium, zinc, selenium), protein, vitamins and carbohydrates, all help to revitalize, toxins, collagen synthesis and neutralize free radicals.

How is the vegetarian diet healthy?

Drastic diets, which prohibit consumption of meat or any other product of animal nature, existed in various forms throughout human history, whether it was based on religious grounds, or, more recently, based on concepts of moral or environmental.

Presently many people opt for vegetarian diet convinced that make the ideal choice to keep their health. But is it true?

What are the effects of a vegetarian diet on the body?

Vegetarian diet has generally beneficial effects on the body. Firstly lower body digestion, also fibers are essential to detoxify the body, it diminishes the risk of conditions such as: high cholesterol, diabetes, hypertension, and colon cancer. Also, fruits and vegetables contain large amounts of antioxidants and helpful in fighting cancer, cardiovascular disease or premature aging. But must keep in mind that the human diet, especially belonging to the European area, is omnivorous and the digestive system, is suitable for such a system.

Therefore, if we really want to give up eating meat, would be preferable to adopt a lacto-ovo-vegetarians, who provide animal protein from eggs, milk and dairy derivatives. Excessive consumption of fiber from vegetables can not be completely metabolized by the body and can often cause irritation to the digestive system,

Also, it is advisable to reduce the consumption of refined sugars (in particular pastry, confectionery), replacing them with a moderate consumption of honey (linden, acacia), which brings vitamins and minerals. Excessive consumption of flour should be avoided.

Can we cover all the body’s nutritional needs through a vegetarian diet?

Vegetable protein content (peas, chickpeas, beans, green vegetables, fruit and vegetable oils, cereals, vegetables and dried fruits, bread, flour , pasta, rice, semolina) are more poor or do not contain all essential amino acids, particularly important for the functioning of the body.

Vitamin B12 deficiency can lead to severe anemia and nervous system and circulatory diseases, in this case is indicated the consumption of cereals with added vitamins. Calcium Deficiency can be improved by consuming soy milk and tofu. Vitamin D deficiency (vitamin present in fish oil), especially in children, may lead to the appearance of rickets, with growth disorders and bone diseases.

Are food supplements recommended?

Administration of food supplements is recommended only in case of deficiencies. We can not replace the absence of natural vitamins and minerals adding products containing different supplements, often synthetic or in inadequate amounts. There is also competition regarding the absorption of some elements over others, for example, an excess of calcium inhibit the absorption of magnesium and iron.