HOW TO GET GENTLE PAWS?

Problem with cracked heels?

Not anymore! 

The solution is simple. 

Spread few drops of olive oil and doing massage in the area there is a problem.

Subsequently  wear cotton socks and left to act all night while you sleep. Morning our soles are more gently. Repeat for few days and your feet will be again beautiful and gentle. Olive oil is a rich source of vitamin E, A, D, K which not only act as antioxidants but also healing and help our skin in depth.

Mary Pan, Clinical Biologist

WHY DO WOMEN HAVE TO EXERCISE WITH WEIGHTS?

Training with weights. Ideal exercise for a strong and well-shaped body. The benefits of this kind of exercise are the following:

burn fat 

enhance metabolism 

strengthen bones

 good for your heart

relieves joint pain 

improves mood 

 body becomes firmer

Women are afraid of exercising with weights and prefer aerobic because they think it would increase extremely their muscle mass. This is a myth because the hormones of women do not assist to increase the muscle mass at the same levels as men do. Testosterone is the basic hormone witch is nesessery for muscle mass. Τhe hormones of women is estrogen and progesterone, which plays a role in fluid retention and increase fat in the body.

 

 

Mary Pan, Clinical Biologist

SLIM PEOPLE'S SECRET

All of us have a friend who eats everything and is still slim. Those people  almost never do a special diet. According to researches :

• 29 % of them rarely measures their weight.

• 42 %  going to gym at least 4 times per week.

• 7 % is vegeterian, 35 % eating salad with every meal and 33 % don't drink alcohol.

• At breakfast 51 % eating fruits and vegetables, 31 % eggs, 21 % eating nuts as snack during the day.

• 61 % declare that their favorite meat is chicken. 

• 80% is drinking at least 2lt of water per day.

   

So it's up to you to be slim! 

 

Mary Pan, Clinical Biologist

HAPPY HEALTHY VALENTINE'S DAY!

HEALTH BENEFITS OF AVOCADO

 A medium avocado contains about 200 calories, 

9 mg of vitamin K (36% of the recommended daily consumption)  

7,3gr fiber, 

90 mg folic acid and  

12mg of vitamin C.

Αvocado is rich in monounsaturated fatty acids, which reduce LDL and improve HDL.  

Contains oleic acid and tocopherols, which inhibit the growth of prostate cancer cells 

Prevents breast cancer

Contributes to deterioration of the retina of the eye and cataracts.

Contains potassium, protects against cardiovascular diseases and  contributes to better blood pressure control. 

Avocados also have antioxidants which act protecting against oxidative shock and removing free radicals, slow aging.

Have vitamin B complex, which help to combat stress. Especially Vitamin B6 helps in alleviating premenstrual syndrome symptoms.

 

Mary Pan, Clinical Biologist

3 WHITE POISONS WE CONSUME DAILY

1. Sugar is hiding everywhere in all snacks and all packaged foods. Causes a rapid rise in blood glucose, skin aging, fine lines on face, destroys the teeth and cause decay . Instead of a snack with sugar eat a fruit which is rich in antioxidants , vitamins , fiber . Sugar is highly addictive and is likened by many to hard drugs .

2. White flour increases very quickly the blood sugar level. Lacks vitamin B complex, magnesium, phosphorus, provides only starch and many calories . Low levels of vitamin B can cause sense of exhaustion, depresion, nervousness. The consumption leads to lipogenesis , increases the risk of heart attack because of fat , and calcium elimination in urine . Glucose competes the intake of vitamin C in cells. So we become very vulnerable to diseases. Capillaries become more fragile and this has a harmful effect on our health. 

3. Salt causes high blood presure. The increased intake leads to the development of degenerative diseases such as coronary heart disease and osteoporosis and this because the increased intake of sodium leads to increased excretion of calcium.

Therefore the only way to guard against all these is to prepare our meals by selecting  always fresh fruits and seasonal vegetables . We should  limit packaged food and prefer whole grain products so as to get  vitamins and fiber. 

 

 

Mary Pan, Clinical Biologist

5 SNACKS RICH IN PROTEIN

An egg contains 6gr of protein and only 70 calories. you can boil and keep them in a bowl in the refrigerator for a couple of days so they are ready at any time.

 
Νuts. All kinds as long as they are  uncooked and  unsalted. Nuts are rich in fiber so as to cause the feeling of satiety. They give energy to the body. Rich in protein. Also contains vitamin E.

 
Sheep's yogurt is ideal snack  But after removing the uppers as it has a lot of fat. The shareholding has up to 20 gr of protein. You can accompany with fruit, cereals, honey,nuts. If you do not like this type yoghurt can choose the cow's.

 

Lentils. Are rich in protein, fiber, metals. Also are low in calories and almost no fat. A cup of cooked lentils has about 20gr of protein and 300 calories. The little time of preparation making them ideal for both snacks and for main course. Not a few people dealing with body building have it as snacks in small portions in the fridge.

 

Peanut butter has about 7gr of protein per two tablespoons. The advantage is that there are no saturated fat and this makes it a super healthy snack. Fearlessly consume a slice of whole grain bread with banana pieces. Perfect taste and is one of my favorites!

Mary Pan, Clinical Biologist