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Dental Health Tips

  • Posted on March 25, 2010 at 4:55 am

Teeth and mouth health is not only influenced by the toothbrush and toothpaste, mouthwash, and floss. We must also choose food and drinks that help the organs remain healthy and strong.

Sometimes we do not realize that the food and drinks we consume can affect your dental health. Coffee, tea, cola, red wine, and other colored drinks, actually responsible for tooth discoloration.


In addition, cigarettes and drugs we consume could adversely affect the teeth. In fact, white teeth can support the appearance. Only, we often ignore it.

So what should we do in dental care to remain white and healthy?

Calcium

A diet rich in calcium to make teeth stay strong and not easily shaken. The recommended intake is 1000 mg / day for women under 50 years old.

Vitamin C

This is a friend of the teeth and gums vitamins. Vitamin C can help repair damaged oral tissue, and prevent the infection.

Fiber

Vegetable and fruit fiber is very good. Fibers are like a natural “detergent” to the teeth and gums. In addition, fiber is also capable of removing bacteria and plaque. Saliva discretion while chewing fiber can help maintain pH balance our mouths.

Black tea

Studies conducted by the University of Illinois College of Dentistry found that black tea can suppress the growth of bacteria that cause cavities and gingivitis.

Drinking Water

When drinking water, we do not just get rid of thirst. Imperceptibly, dirt and bacteria that accumulate in the mouth also washed away.

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Walking is Reducing Fat

  • Posted on March 22, 2010 at 10:43 am

Nearly every physical activity we are doing it can burn calories, but how many calories burned? Compared with full sports, apparently able to walk to burn calories in large numbers. In women aged 40 years with lifestyle or physical activity that is, walking with a speed of 2 miles per hour (roughly equivalent to 70 steps a minute) for 30 minutes can burn calories up to 79.1 kcal, whereas the speed of 4 miles per hour (about about equivalent to 140 steps a minute) for 30 minutes can burn calories up to 184.1 kcal. In men aged 40 years with lifestyle or physical activity that is, walking with a speed of two miles an hour for 30 minutes can burn calories up to 64.9 kcal, and with a speed of 4 miles per hour for 30 minutes can burn calories up to 186.7 kcal. If this is done routinely every day, then you can calculate how many calories are lost when you walk. 

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Fruit for Athletes

  • Posted on March 15, 2010 at 5:11 am

More and more people are beginning to understand the importance of sports. But, of course, to get maximum results, consumed daily intake should be adjusted as well. Here are some fruits that you can add in your daily menu to get the maximum exercise program for your body.

Avocado

Although most women who are trying to lose weight will avoid the fruit of this one, but in reality, the fruit is very good for muscle and joint strength. Unsaturated fat and cholesterol-lowering function contained in this fruit can help your body to be more powerful. The proof, researchers at the University of Buffalo found that women runners who ate less than 20 percent fat are more likely than women who consumed injured at least 31 per cent fat. Professor Peter J. Horvath, Ph.D., who was involved in the study speculated that the issues contained in it to dwell on the problem of fat consumption. Reduced fat intake, the less the power of the muscles and joints. A few slices of avocado per day is a good way to give the intake of fat in the body of a woman who fears the fat.

Banana

Often feel muscle cramps? Could be because you are lacking potassium. Potassium has an important role in replacing lost sweat, and helps the absorption of fluids in the body. Potassium is owned by the banana in the number is very high. Bananas also have a carbohydrate-energy. One medium banana has about 400 mg of potassium and carbohydrates about 29 grams (equivalent to two handfuls of wheat bread).

Orange

Fruits are not familiar with this season is very rich in vitamin C. As we know, vitamin C can help provide extra energy, plus the ability to repair damaged muscle tissue, and is the key to make collagen (tissue in the body that helps improve skin condition, and make strong bones).

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Stress-decreasing Food

  • Posted on March 4, 2010 at 5:23 am

Stress, who is not familiar with this word? Almost every individual experience this. Especially to those who often chased by time constraints. Stressful conditions often make the immune system and result in decreased easily become sick, from colds to heart disease.

Foods that can actually reduce your stress like a warm oatmeal can increase serotonin levels in the body that issued feeling calm and comfortable. Other foods can reduce levels of cortisol and adrenaline, where they are stress hormones that exist in the body over time. Let’s learn so you can feel more comfortable and reduce your stress level.

1. Foods containing complex carbohydrates
Carbohydrates encourage the brain to make serotonin, causing a sense of comfort, very good to eat complex carbohydrates that can be digested properly. Good choice as a producer of complex carbohydrates are cereals, bread, pasta, and oatmeal. Complex carbohydrates also can make blood sugar levels stabilized.

2. Foods containing simple carbohydrates
Foods that contain simple carbohydrates include candy and a soda can reduce stress for a short time. Simple sugars contained in it if ingested will result in high serotonin levels.

3. Orange
Oranges contain vitamin C that much, the content of vitamin C can reduce stress. A study suggested that consuming 3000 mg of vitamin C before doing tasks that stress can make blood pressure and cortisol levels returned to normal.

4. Spinach
Maybe you still remember the story that Popeye ate spinach? Apparently he was not wrong to make spinach as his favorite food. The content of magnesium in spinach regulate cortisol levels. Magnesium tends to waste from the body when we eat the spinach adds stress and magnesium levels in the body. In addition to spinach, if you are not a spinach lover, magnesium is also found in salmon and soybeans.

5. Omega-3 fish
To make cortisol and adrenaline in the body remains stable, Eat fish containing omega-3, such as tuna and salmon. Thus, in addition to reducing stress, also good for protecting the heart. For maximum results, consume 3 ounces of omega-3 fish twice a week.


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