tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-63643612748202893442024-02-19T02:00:29.034+00:00A Healthy Mind In A Healthy BodyAging, Beauty, Cancer, Celebration, Cultural Dietary, Healthy children, Healthy eating, Pregnancy nutrition, Recipes, Weight managementJohan Simonshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17244787873756109875noreply@blogger.comBlogger163125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6364361274820289344.post-11473291467567980992016-03-15T13:02:00.001+00:002016-03-15T13:02:11.678+00:00Spanish diet - is it healthy?
Recommended wholegrain breads, pasta and rice, are not very popular in Spain. Spain's culinary traditions rely on an abundance of locally grown vegetables and fruits as well as meats and poultry. Jamón serrano (a cured ham), and chorizo (a seasoned sausage) are popular. Seafood and fish are popular in coastal areas. Olive oil and garlic are common ingredients. The tradition of tapas, now Johan Simonshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17244787873756109875noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6364361274820289344.post-47657426993157859092016-03-02T13:00:00.002+00:002016-03-02T13:00:55.753+00:00What is common between hungry child and naughty child?
Many studies examined the independent contribution of child hunger on children's physical and mental health and academic functioning. It is well accepted that malnourished children are less responsive, less inquisitive, and participate in less exploratory behaviour than well nourished infants. Specific nutrient deficiencies such as iron deficiency anaemia can also result in a decreased Johan Simonshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17244787873756109875noreply@blogger.com8United States37.09024 -95.712891000000013-36.4186355 99.052733999999987 90 69.521483999999987tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6364361274820289344.post-86600290804077047442016-02-18T12:50:00.000+00:002016-02-29T14:17:44.512+00:00Cold or flu?
Are You feeling not well? Stuffy nose, coughing and feel exhausted? Not sure if you have a cold or the flu? Colder weather and crowded travel can lead to the transmittance of sickness. Flu and cold symptoms are similar and may differ only in severity.
The following table shows the differences between symptoms of the common cold and the more severe flu:
.tg {border-collapse:Johan Simonshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17244787873756109875noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6364361274820289344.post-88384486302223970292015-07-09T12:49:00.000+01:002015-07-09T12:49:34.555+01:00What is Cystine?
Cystine - sulfur-containing amino acid that functions as an antioxidant and is a powerful aid to the body in protecting against radiation and pollution.
Benefits of cystine
Too much cystine in the body can cause cystinosis, a rare disease that can cause cystine crystals to form in the body and produce bladder or kidney stones.Cystine cannot be used by the body without adequate Johan Simonshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17244787873756109875noreply@blogger.com11tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6364361274820289344.post-23233348948642707942015-04-23T12:37:00.000+01:002015-04-23T12:37:14.902+01:00Mother's day sweets box (Petit Fours)
Nutrition (1 Petit Four): 45 kcal, 10 g Carbs, 0.2 g Fats, 1 g Protein, 0.1 mcg B12, 0.1 mg B2, 0.1 mg B5, 4 mcg Folate, 27 IU vit. A, 5 IU vit. D, 7 mg Calcium, 0.1 mg Copper, 0.3 mg Iron, 2 mg Magnesium, 16 mg Phosphorus, 25 mg Potassium, 2mcg Selenium, 0.1 mg Zinc.
Ingredients (makes 60 small cakes):6 eggs, whites and yolks separated150 g/ ¾ cup/ 6 oz caster sugar200 g/ 1 ½ cups/ 7 oz plainJohan Simonshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17244787873756109875noreply@blogger.com21tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6364361274820289344.post-603925425466088732015-03-31T13:55:00.000+01:002015-03-31T13:56:01.404+01:00Eating for pregnancy
If there's a special mom-to-be on your shopping list this holiday season, save the baby gifts for next year, and treat her to something that's all about her. Whether she's in her first trimester or the final countdown, she's sure to appreciate this pregnancy nutrition guide. It's important for pregnant women to stay in shape. Amazon book store offers one of the best and healthiest meal plans (Johan Simonshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17244787873756109875noreply@blogger.com46tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6364361274820289344.post-29895291484761972062015-01-15T13:41:00.000+00:002015-01-15T13:41:49.545+00:00Oil of Oregano
Oregano grows wild throughout the world, but is native to the Mediterranean area. Oregano is a member of the labiate-mint family, it is closely related to and sometimes confused with Marjoram and Thyme. Oregano essential oil is produced from the oregano plant through the process of steam distillation. There are a variety of species referred to as oregano, but only a few qualify as high grade Gintarė Mikailienėhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14755126137830976505noreply@blogger.com17tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6364361274820289344.post-23321221023570197472014-10-16T13:44:00.000+01:002014-10-16T13:44:10.838+01:00Don’t let him to make you cry
Can you imagine a recipe without the onions in it? If you’ve been eating an apple a day to keep the doctor away, you would be wise to add an onion a day to that regimen. This wonderful bulb-vegetable, one of the oldest edible food sources known to humankind, is found in a bewildering array of recipes and preparations, be it your favorite salad, or mouth-watering gravy or curries. It has also Johan Simonshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17244787873756109875noreply@blogger.com28tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6364361274820289344.post-49915457400489421402014-10-09T13:27:00.000+01:002014-10-09T13:45:05.074+01:00Who wants to eat a beauty?
Have you ever eaten flowers from your garden? Fruits, herbs and vegetables aren‘t the only things you can eat from your garden. From the earliest times, the blossoms of plants were used for sustenance, at first by trial and error and by watching what birds and animals ate. As time went on, traditions were established: it became known which flowers were edible and this information was passedJohan Simonshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17244787873756109875noreply@blogger.com20tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6364361274820289344.post-79560557985146469422014-04-30T06:12:00.000+01:002014-04-30T08:11:40.924+01:00Five health gift ideas for Mother's dayThis Mother's Day, skip the flowers and give your mom something she really needs—the gift of good health.
There are many things you can do to give your mom a boost in terms of her physical (or mental) well-being. Most moms will truly appreciate that your Mother's Day gift is aimed at keeping her happy, healthy, and in your life for a long time.
No matter what age group the moms on your Johan Simonshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17244787873756109875noreply@blogger.com34tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6364361274820289344.post-61083046668290227502014-04-17T13:50:00.002+01:002014-04-29T20:16:00.116+01:00Daisy lawn for Easter
Cupcakes
125 g/ ½ cup/ 4.4 oz butter150 g/ ¾ cup/ 6 oz caster sugar2 eggs200 g/ 1 ½ cups/ 7 oz plain flour2 tsp baking powder50 g/2 oz raisins145 ml/ ½ cup/ 4 fl oz whole buttermilkPreheat oven to moderate 180 C/356 F/ Gas Mark 4. Line three deep 12-cup patty tins with green paper cases.Using electric beater, beat butter and sugar in a mixing bowl until light and creamy. Add eggs gradually, Johan Simonshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17244787873756109875noreply@blogger.com35tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6364361274820289344.post-10982681647014803172014-04-15T14:12:00.000+01:002014-04-16T12:27:16.983+01:00See the difference between eggsEveryone knows, that eggs are rich source of protein — an important building block of bones, muscles, cartilage, skin, and blood. The body uses protein to build and repair tissues as well as making enzymes (that power many chemical reactions and the hemoglobin that carries oxygen in blood), hormones and other body chemicals.
The body does not store protein, and therefore has no reservoir to Johan Simonshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17244787873756109875noreply@blogger.com24tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6364361274820289344.post-851422854591627762014-01-17T13:10:00.001+00:002014-01-17T13:10:26.484+00:00Alternative medicine therapy
Naturopathy – based on the concept of the healing force of nature that emphasizes the prevention of disease and the maintenance of health. Naturopathic physicians avoid therapies that weaken the body’s innate ability to self-heal or that take over a function of the body. Instead, naturopathic practice emphasizes the concepts of wellness, prevention, and the role of the health care providerJohan Simonshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17244787873756109875noreply@blogger.com20tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6364361274820289344.post-90082932078051278902014-01-09T13:39:00.001+00:002014-01-09T13:39:41.536+00:00Carrot cake
Nutrition of 1 bar (makes 10 bars): 380 kcal, 46 g carbs (1,2 g fiber), 20 g fat (2 g omega-3, 3 g omega-6, 10g monounsaturated, 5 g polyunsaturated, 6 g saturated, 50 mg cholesterol), 4 g protein, 11 µg vitamin K, 3 mg vitamin E, 13 IU vitamin D, 560 IU vitamin A, 13 µg folate, 31 mg calcium, 0,1 mg copper, 0,3 mg manganese, 15 mg magnesium, 63 mg phosphorus, 120 mg potassium, 9 µg Johan Simonshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17244787873756109875noreply@blogger.com16tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6364361274820289344.post-4501233696540657152013-11-14T13:36:00.000+00:002013-11-14T13:39:50.199+00:00Do you eat enough carrots?
1 large (70 g) carrot has 30 kcal, only 0,2 g fat, 1 g protein, 2002 IU vitamin A, 4,2 mg vitamin C, 10 mcg vitamin K, 24 mg calcium, 25 mg phosphorus, 230 mg potassium, 50 mg sodium.
Carrots were first grown as medicine, not food, for a variety of ailments.
Carrots are perhaps best known for their rich supply of the antioxidant nutrient that was actually named for them: beta-carotene. Johan Simonshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17244787873756109875noreply@blogger.com17tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6364361274820289344.post-90214341918112120362013-10-31T13:30:00.002+00:002013-10-31T13:30:38.971+00:00Pumpkin soup
1 bowl - Calories: 260, total fat 11g (omega 3- 0,3 g) cholesterol 40mg, protein 5g, vitamin A 2930 IU, vitamin B6 0,5mg, vitamin B5 1,1mg, vitamin C 18m, vitamin B3 3mg, vitamin B1 0,2mg, sodium 1g, copper 0,3mg, phosphorus 132mg, potassium 860mg, manganese 0,4mg, magnesium 47mg, calcium 72mg, zinc 0,8mg.
Ingredients
125 g sugar pumpkin -- peeled, seeded and cubed
3/8 carrots, coarsely choppedJohan Simonshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17244787873756109875noreply@blogger.com18tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6364361274820289344.post-6316895673081101352013-10-30T12:58:00.000+00:002013-10-30T12:58:32.547+00:00Pumpkin - not just a Halloween decoration
If your goal is a healthy, nutritious diet, add pumpkin to meals regularly.
The bright orange flesh of a pumpkin is loaded with fiber , vitamins and minerals. Consuming pumpkin regularly can help move food through your digestive tract, adding bulk to your stool and lessening your risk of constipation. A fiber-rich diet also helps reduce your blood cholesterol level by slowing its uptake fromJohan Simonshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17244787873756109875noreply@blogger.com20tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6364361274820289344.post-27583394848160065842013-10-28T13:47:00.001+00:002013-10-28T14:16:31.501+00:00Halloween idea - cupcake monster
Nutrition (1 cupcake): 131 calories, 29 g carbs, 1,6 g fat (1 g unsaturated), 2 g protein, contains B1, B2, B3, B5 vitamins, 7 mcg folate, 50 mg calcium, 1 mg iron, 12 mg magnesium, 80 mg phosphorus, 100 mg potassium, 170 mg sodium.
Cupcakes
125 g/ ½ cup/ 4.4 oz butter
150 g/ ¾ cup/ 6 oz caster sugar
2 eggs
200 g/ 1 ½ cups/ 7 oz plain flour
2 tsp baking powder
145 ml/ ½ cup/ 4 fl oz whole Johan Simonshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17244787873756109875noreply@blogger.com18tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6364361274820289344.post-76999602450162755322013-10-28T05:52:00.000+00:002013-10-28T12:30:12.059+00:00Traditional American apple pie
Ingredients:
Pastry (Pie dough):
400 g/14 oz/ 3 cups plain (all-purpose) flour
1 tsp baking powder
2 eggs
150 g/ 5 ½ oz/ 1 cup caster (superfine) sugar
1 tsp vanilla flavouring (extract)
150 g/5 ½ oz/ 2/3 cup butter, softened, cut into small pieces
Filling:
75 g/ 2 ¾ oz/ 1/3 cup caster (superfine) sugar
10 desert apples, peeled, cored and sliced
100 g/3 ½ oz raisins, soaked for 20 minutes Johan Simonshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17244787873756109875noreply@blogger.com21tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6364361274820289344.post-83870162524946745972013-10-08T13:20:00.000+01:002013-10-08T13:20:35.691+01:00Drugs that cause Anorexia
Some drugs and medications are of the possible causes of anorexia as a symptom.
Loss of appetite may lead to a type of malnutrition, which is characterized by food intake that falls below a recommended daily allowance of calories or by the body's inability to make use of the nutrients in the food that is consumed.People may become anorexic (lose their appetite for food) for a medication side Johan Simonshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17244787873756109875noreply@blogger.com12tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6364361274820289344.post-45086065183245930072013-09-27T13:18:00.000+01:002013-09-27T13:48:57.190+01:00Silky honey cake
Serves 10 (One serving has 360 kcal, 7 g protein, 39 g carbohydrates, 22 g fat (1 g omega-6), Vitamins B12, B2, B5, B6, A, D, folate and minerals - calcium, copper, magnesium, manganese, phosphorus, selenium, zinc)
For cake layers:2 eggs1 egg yolk1 tsp vanilla extract100 g/ 3 ½ oz/ 1/3 cup butter (melted)400 g/ 14 oz/ 1 can condensed milk150 g/ 5 ½ oz/ 1 1/4 cups plain (all-purpose) flour, Johan Simonshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17244787873756109875noreply@blogger.com13tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6364361274820289344.post-12485528829126196092013-09-24T13:20:00.000+01:002013-09-24T13:21:16.389+01:00Drugs that increase appetite and weight gain
Many medications stimulate appetite and lead to weight gain. Patients complain of a ravenous appetite and the inability to feel full. Weight gains of 40 to 60 lb (15-30 kg) in a few months are not uncommon.
Weight gain is associated with the use of many psychotropic medications, including antidepressants, mood stabilizers, antipsychotic drugs, and can increase health risks. There is a Johan Simonshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17244787873756109875noreply@blogger.com17tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6364361274820289344.post-30690981415017597212013-09-11T13:45:00.002+01:002013-09-11T13:45:56.145+01:00Blood test - cholesterol
A complete cholesterol test — also called a lipid panel or lipid profile — is a blood test that can measure the amount of cholesterol and triglycerides in your blood. Knowing your cholesterol levels is an essential part of understanding your own risk for heart disease. High cholesterol levels usually don't cause any signs or symptoms, so a cholesterol test is an important tool. The American Johan Simonshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17244787873756109875noreply@blogger.com14tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6364361274820289344.post-82427439254710569642013-08-23T07:06:00.000+01:002013-08-23T07:06:52.812+01:00Urine test - what you should know
The urinary system consists of the kidneys, ureters, bladder, and urethra. The kidneys take out waste material, minerals, fluids, and other substances from the blood to be passed in the urine. Urine has hundreds of different body wastes. By examining urine, indications for diseases of the urinary system can be detected. Urine tests are very useful for providing information to assist in the Johan Simonshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17244787873756109875noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6364361274820289344.post-85622435346628053732013-08-20T14:20:00.002+01:002013-08-21T12:54:57.664+01:00Understanding blood test
Blood tests alone can't be used to diagnose many diseases or medical problems. But blood tests can help you and your doctor learn more about your health. Blood tests also can help find potential problems early, when treatments or lifestyle changes may work best.
Blood tests show whether the levels of different substances in your blood fall within a normal range.Many factors can cause your Johan Simonshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17244787873756109875noreply@blogger.com14