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

9 MAGIC FOODS THAT BURN FAT

1. Salmon

Is rich in omega-3 (Ω-3) fatty acids that are essencial for the breakdown of fat.

2. Yoghurt

So as egg an yoghurt is rich in protein and is effective to lose weigh. Protein stays more in the stomach while the body burns more calories in digesting proteins than carbohydrates

3. Eggs

An egg has 75 kcals and 7 gr protein. Also is rich in vitamin B12 which contributes in the fast decomposition of fat. This could be a great breakfast with a little wholemeal bread.

4.Cinnamon

Stabilizes blood sugar and this could limit the appetite especially in people with type 2 diabetes. Add cinnamon to your coffee or tea to get the feeling of sweetness.

5. Hot peppers

Have capsaicin which increases metabolism and helps in weigh loss.

6. Green tea

Is suitable for burning abdominal fat. Contains catechins, which enhances the metabolism.

7. Vinegar

Burns fat and gives nice taste in our salad with no calories.

8. Nuts

Rich in proteins, fiber, good fat for our heart. Can appease hunger directly. Is a perfect snack when we are outside the house. The moderate consumpion of walnuts can improve cholesterol levels.

9. Coffee

Activates metabolism and fat burning. We should prefere black coffee because with added sugar or milk and cream we have a full meal with many calories and fat.


Mary Pan, Clinical Biologist