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Hoy en día, es difícil imaginar a una mujer que no tendría un Arsenal completo de productos para el cuidado de la piel. El uso de varias cremas, sueros y lociones se ha convertido en un hábito para nosotros durante mucho tiempo. Después de todo, nadie negará que los productos cosméticos ayudan a mantener la elasticidad y el brillo de la piel durante el mayor tiempo posible, ralentizando los cambios relacionados con la edad. Pero también sucede que los fondos no funcionan o tienen un efecto muy pequeño. Esto puede deberse a diferentes razones. A veces son tan banales que...

Spinach nutrition facts Spinach is storehouse for many phytonutrients that have health promotion and disease prevention properties. It is very low in calories and fats (100 g of raw leaves provide just 23 calories). Also, its leaves hold a good amount of soluble dietary fiber; no wonder why this leafy greens often recommended by dieticians in the cholesterol controlling and weight reduction programs! Fresh 100 g of spinach contains about 25% of daily intake of iron, one of the highest for any green leafy vegetables. Iron is an essential trace element required by the human body for red blood cell...

Nutritional benefits of apples Apples are extremely rich in antioxidants that help to protect our cells from free radical damage caused by factors such as pollution, cigarette smoke, UV rays and even inflammation within the body, often as a result of a poor diet or some medications. Apples also contain dietary fibre needed to support a healthy digestive system, as well as vitamins A and C that support the immune system, vitamin K needed for blood clotting, biotin (vitamin B7) that helps to break down fat, and iodine which is involved in healthy thyroid function. You may be familiar with...

Pears are one of the highest-fiber fruits, offering six grams per medium-sized fruit, helping you meet your daily requirement of 25 to 30 grams. Filling up on fiber keeps you regular to prevent a bloated belly caused by constipation, which also helps prevent colon cancer. A diet high in fiber can also keep your cholesterol levels down, which is good news for your ticker. Getting your fill of fiber from fruit is also linked to a reduced risk of breast cancer, heart disease, and type 2 diabetes. Pears contain a fair amount of vitamins C, K, B2, B3, and B6. For expecting...

Did you know there is increasing evidence that whole foods such as fruit are more effective in reducing the risk of cancer than specific vitamin and mineral supplements. There is also building evidence that some risk factors for cancer can be avoided by eating fruit (and vegetables and legumes) during childhood and early adult life. Most fruits are low in energy (kilojoules) and high in fibre and water, making you feel fuller. This reduces the risk of over eating which can cause weight gain. The fibre in fruit is also thought to reduce the risk of some cancers, including colorectal cancer. Fruit is abundant...