It is worth to drink tomato juice!

What do you drink every day? I usually drink water, green tea, black tea, a cup of coffee. In general, I have eliminated a variety of juices which we can buy in supermarkets from my diet, The exception is tomato juice. I reach for it most often in the evening after the training session, yoga and aerobics. So why  should we include in our your diet tomato juice?

Tomatoes provide us with many important nutrients. They contain antioxidants, lycopene which helps to restore energy after a hard training session. Studies conducted among athletes showed that those who drank tomato juice after workout quickly regained their energy and muscle regeneration was faster than those who drank other energy drinks.
In addition, tomatoes protect against prostate cancer, pancreas and intestines, and coronary disease. Tomatoes are a rich source of vitamins A, B1, B2, B3, B5, B6 and B12. Tomatoes help us to maintain strong bones and good eyesight and help in the fight against infectious diseases, provide increased energy, better digestion and healthy skin.

So, time for a glass of tomato juice!

Why should we eat nuts?

They are one of the best sources of protein, minerals and unsaturated fats. Perfect snack, addition to many dishes, sweet or savory, roasted or raw – these are nuts. Pecans, pistachios, almonds, hazelnuts and macadamia nuts why we should eat them, why they are an essential part of a healthy diet?

First, the inclusion of nuts into the diet is healthy for the heart. Nuts contain sterols and fiber, which reduce blood lipids. A Wall Street Journal article reported that eating 2 1/2 ounces of nuts a day lowered LDL ("bad") cholesterol by 7.4% in a test group of 600 participants who had high cholesterol but were not taking medication. Eating nuts regularly reduces the risk of blood clots that can cause heart attack. Nuts also contain L-arginine, a substance that improves the condition of the arteries, making them more flexible and less prone to blood clots.

Second, eating nuts can greatly reduce the feeling of hunger. So even though they have a lot of calories should become a snack for all  who want to lose weight. One study shows that there is an inverse relationship between the consumption of nuts and BMI - in other words, obese people rather eat much less or not eat nuts at all. Nuts contain a lot of fat and fiber, which help suppress hunger. Even when we feel much hunger and crisis envelops in us nuts are the perfect snack. So we reach the delicious almonds, pistachios or other nuts instead of crisps, sticks or cakes, which will provide us only empty calories.
Finally, nuts are also an excellent source of many B vitamins, vitamin E, minerals such as iron, zinc, potassium, magnesium, antioxidants and trace elements such as selenium, manganese and copper. Many nuts also contains flavonols and resveratrol. Resveratrol is also found in red wine and red grape juice. It is recognized for helping in the fight against cancer and reduces the risk of Alzheimer's disease and other diseases in the elderly age.
I do not know about you but I love all varieties of nuts, I appreciate their shapes, different flavors and aroma, and most importantly nutrition. Take, for example almonds. In terms of body weight, are the most nutritious nuts of all available to us. Brazil nuts are unique because of the high content of selenium. I love to enjoy pistachios, and what is surprising-pistachios are rich in fiber, which is so much needed in the daily diet. Peckans, delicious nuts which are able to lower cholesterol. Walnuts also have special properties-are a rich source of omega-3. A popular cashew nuts are rich in fiber and protein.

The only drawback of nuts is their high amount of calories. But 20 pieces will surely be for us and for our weight safely.

Remember calories content in 100grams

Walnuts - 645 kcal
Pistachio nuts - 589 calories
Hazelnuts - 640 kcal
Peanuts - 560 calories
Cashew nuts - 560 calories
Almonds - 630 calories

Why should we eat apples

Apple. I love apples because they are very special  sweet snack to me. Thanks to them I do not want to eat sweets and so I can stay lean. I can not imagine that my daily diet does not contain this fruit. But as it turns out apples have many health benefits. So why  should we eat them?

Lower Cholesterol

Having high cholesterol counts can lead to several health problems in the long run. By eating apples, you consume phytonutrients, which can lower your LDL cholesterol and total cholesterol levels. One study found that eating two apples a day has the potential to lower cholesterol levels by as much as 16 percent. For that much of a reduction, eating apples may be the easiest way to lower your cholesterol.

Improved Digestion

For people with digestive problems, apples are an easy way to get you back on track. Apples are packed with fiber, which helps regulate your digestive system. That means regular, smooth bowel movements and less pain and discomfort from indigestion and constipation. In the long run, apples can also help you avoid certain stomach disorders by keeping your digestive system in check.

Energy Boost

The natural sugars in apples are good for more than just their sweet taste. They also provide a natural energy boost. That's why apples are a great choice for an early-morning snack or a post-workout treat. They taste great while also giving you the perk you need without having to drink caffeine or energy drinks.

Anemia Treatment

Apples are packed with iron, so they offer a convenient way to treat anemia. Iron increases hemoglobin levels in the body, which counteracts the effects of anemia. That's why it can help to eat an apple if you happen to feel weak or faint. The natural sugars combined with the rich iron content will help give you the boost you need to feel alert again.

Reduced Risk of Cancer

Apples have several health benefits that may help you reduce your risk of certain types of cancer. The fiber in apples helps regulate your digestive system, lowering your chance of getting colon cancer in the future. Furthermore, several studies have also shown a strong link between eating apples regularly and a reduced risk of breast cancer. Apples are also one of the few fruits and vegetables that have been shown to lower a person's risk for lung cancer. Overall, apples are quite exceptional in the area of cancer prevention.

Better Diabetes Management

People with diabetes can encounter serious long-term effects related to the disease, including neuropathy, kidney disease and vision problems. By eating apples regularly, those who have diabets can help prevent some of these long-term risks. That's because apples have pectin, which alleviates the body's need for insulin. Furthermore, the polyphenols in apples help to improve the regulation of blood sugar in the body.

Improved Eyesight
 
Eye problems are often unpreventable, but fortunately, apples can help to ease some of the effects of poor eyesight. Apples contain a considerable amount of both vitamin A and vitamin C, which help to treat night blindness. They also strengthen eyes and can help to prevent eyesight from worsening.

Reduces Wrinkles

Reducing wrinkles is one of the many beauty benefits of an apple. It has anti-aging ingredients that can help in reducing the visible marks of aging from your skin. It also loosens the dead skin cells and unblocks the clogged pores on skin. So get beautiful skin by simply applying apple paste on your face. Keep it on for 20 minutes and then wash it off.

 

Beauty and Healthy Benefits of Green Tea

Green tea is an essential for me. I start my day from a cup and have another one or two during the day.

Green tea is made of a plant called Camellia sinensis and contains several antioxidants. It has a lot of benefits for our health, body, skin.

You may have heard on several instances that drinking green tea like normal tea is a preventive measure against cancer because it contains antioxidants.  Some of green tea's health benefits are also owing to its alkaline property. It lowers the cholesterol and sugar level in the blood.

It's proved that green tea consumption accelerates metabolism which is essential in losing weight. Increases fat oxidation and provides energy for our body. It is said that it also helps you burn about 80 calories per day.Of course drinking green tea is fine, but you have to change your lifestyle and exercise routine accordingly as well. So don’t simply continue sitting on your couch, chowing down on junk food and think that you’ll lose half your body weight simply because you bought few box of green tea at the store.

Skin care specialists found out that green tea has a special effect on our skin especially for eczema and acne sufferers.  In the case of eczema, plays the role of a moisturizer - contains powerful antioxidant properties that are 20 times stronger the Vitamin E. Drinking it regularly can be a remedy for reducing the symptoms of eczema. Some say that 3 cups a day is enough for a guaranteed result.
Green tea is also good for preventing and fighting existing acne - this herbal method is far less harmful than chemicals. You can find several cosmetic products containing green tea extracts, but consuming it is the simplest and surest method.

It is said that this miracle beverage contains more antioxidants than any of the beauty products  rich in chemical antioxidants and vitamins like E, C, and A. It can be used as a hydrating facial, that will eliminate toxins from the surface of our skin.

What's more?
 

Boil a cup of green tea; once cool, use it as a toner at the end of your skin cleansing process.
You can also add a little green tea to your body lotion, it will have anti-aging effect on your skin.

For you nails: soak your finger- or toenails in green tea for about 20 minutes, it will eliminate bacteria and stimulates nail growth.

It is worth to mention that drinking green tea is the easiest way to deal with a headache, simply boil yourself a cup of green tea (of any kind), don't add any sugar, soon the antioxidants will relieve your pain. Drink it hot because the steam will also relax you - this method is a useful stress buster.
You’ve got many reasons to include green tea in your diet. It can help ward off a variety of diseases and health conditions. Your body can become healthy.

Chocolate Chocolate. Can it help to loose weight?

I love chocolate. I love chocolate bars with nuts and raisins and I love drinking chocolate.
It is lovely treatment especially in the winter evenings spent with book or good movies.

What about you? Do you like chocolate? What is your favourite one? Milk, dark, with orange or chilli?

Chocolate has a bad image as a high-calorie food that people should avoid. Yes it is high calorie so we need to be careful with the amount we eat but eating chocolate has a lot of health benefits.Yes, yes it is true!
The natural flavonoids in chocolate improve blood vessel function and heart healthy benefits and what is more eating chocolate could help with weight loss by helping to control cravings.
So are we going to eat chocolate?


A little chocolate reduce overall calorie consumptions but it is necessary to choose the right kind. The dark chocolate is the best one and it is over milk chocolate when it comes to satysfying cravings and it also has greater health benefits. Moreover the more cacoa in the the dark chocolate the better. So choose a bar with cacoa content of 70%, 80%, 90%. The drawback is that it can taste more bitter.

So if we eat a bar of chocolate it is a high chance that we eat less calories in the next meal and it reduces the desire to eat other unhealthy foods that are high sugar or fat.
Additionally dark chocolate lower blood pressure and may reduce risk of stroke and heart attack. We won't that when we nibble on cookies, muffins, doughnut.
And chocolate lowers levels of stress hormones and make us feel happy!

So maybe chocoholism is not so bad? So maybe when we feel like eating something sweat in the evening a little bit of chocolate will be good for us?What do you think?
I think we shouldn't feel guilty eating a little bit or drinking a cup of chocolate in the evening.

Enioy them!

Little Miss Spoon