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Blood Group Diet: O

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Now we see the diet of the most common blood type worldwide group O, or universal group.

The group O is the “collector”, who at the beginning of mankind ate berries, roots, leaves and small animals.

People of this blood group should be considered lucky because it is one of the strongest (digestive tract, immune system and metabolism strong and efficient).

However, not free from certain conditions such as arthritis, ulcers, allergies, hypothyroidism and clotting problems.

For this blood group ideal diet should consist of fruits, vegetables, and meat and fish (protein). On the other hand, pulses and cereals are not very favorable.

The type of activity appropriate for people with blood type O are intense sports such as martial arts, squash, jogging, among others, because they produce a calming effect on them.

Among the most important nutrients are:

* Iodine. Regulates the functioning of the thyroid. It is present in seaweed (especially black seaweed), fish and seafood.

* Calcium. As in your diet does not usually prevail calcium, can get calcium from other foods such as broccoli, sesame, nuts and seaweed.

* Vitamin B. Accelerates metabolic function. It is found in nuts, fresh fruit, meat and fish.

* Vitamin K. Help rapid blood clotting. It is found in alfalfa seeds, liver and green leafy vegetables.

Tips for good eating fat, sugar and salt

Tips for good eating fat, sugar and salt

The main diseases related to nutrition (i.e. nutrition and physical activity) are obesity, diabetes, cancer, osteoporosis and cardiovascular disease. Nutrition is not the only factor in these pathologies, but it is a factor on which it is possible to act collectively and individually.

Tips for good eating fat, sugar and salt

7 The prevalence of obesity and diabetes is high:

* 16.9% of the adult population, a French in six is obese 6;
* 2.4 million French 8 are treated for diabetes (80% of type 2 diabetes can be attributed to obesity 9).

However, the increasing prevalence of obesity and overweight among children is now stopped in France 10. This stabilization average should not obscure the persistence of a slight increase among children from poor families. (more…)

Importance of magnesium in the diet

Importance of magnesium in the diet

Magnesium is a metal found in nature very easily in salt form. Of the metals, is eighth in abundance on Earth, and at sea, is in second place after the sodium.

This mineral is of great importance in the body to maintain its natural balance, is present in nerve cells and therefore plays a major role in the functioning of the nervous system.

Roles of magnesium in the body:

• Metabolism: Magnesium influences the metabolism of proteins and nucleic acids.

• ENZYMES: It is essential for activating enzymes. Helps transport sodium and potassium across cell membranes.

• Muscles: Influences on levels of calcium inside the cells and assists in muscle contraction.

• BONES: Contributes to the growth of bones, the functioning of nerves and muscles. It is essential to prevent osteoporosis.

• CHILDREN AND SCHOOL: magnesium is essential for the proper performance of children in school

• Heart: Consume adequate doses of magnesium helps control certain circulatory diseases such as hypertension, angina pectoris, myocardial infarction, arrhythmia (helps regulate the heart rate), etcetera.

• TEETH: Nerve impulses also lead and strengthen the tooth enamel. (more…)