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Essentially the keto diet is a low-carb, moderate-protein and very high-fat eating plan. "The goal of this kind of diet is to reduce carbohydrates enough (less than 20-50g per day) that you put the body into a state of ketosis, in which it prioritises burning fat(opens in new tab) for fuel," explains nutritionist Flo, founder of FBF Collective(opens in new tab). The keto diet dates back to the 1920s when it was originally used as a treatment option for children with epilepsy. Though over time, it has became more popular as a weight loss diet. Whilst different variations of the keto diet exist, the plan...

About one in three U.S. adults has high blood pressure.Your blood pressure is measured in millimeters of mercury, which is abbreviated as mm Hg. There are two numbers involved in the measurement:Systolic blood pressure. The top number represents the pressure in your blood vessels when your heart beats.Diastolic blood pressure. The bottom number represents the pressure in your blood vessels between beats, when your heart is resting.Your blood pressure depends on how much blood your heart is pumping, and how much resistance there is to blood flow in your arteries. The narrower your arteries, the higher your blood pressure.Blood pressure...

Carrots are a healthy, low-calorie vegetable that contains a large amount of vitamins and minerals that the body needs for normal functioning. The vegetable is useful to eat, both raw and cooked.Carrots contain vitamins of group C, PP, B, K, E. Carotene, which is present in carrots, in the human body instantly turns into vitamin A. Along with this, it should be noted a large amount of minerals – iron, phosphorus, potassium, magnesium, copper, cobalt, zinc, iodine, as well as fluorine and nickel.Thanks to essential oils, carrots have a subtle but pleasant aroma.Composition, caloric content and nutritional valueCarrots are famous...

Pomegranate has many useful qualities for the human body, as it contains amino acids, vitamins and trace elements.Pomegranate contains a lot of substances that benefit human health. Scientists associate its use with many positive changes in the body.Supply of the body with valuable substances The average weight of 1 pomegranate is from 300 to 500 grams. Half a fruit (about 174 grams) has 144 calories and contains the following elements:fiber – 7 grams;protein-3 grams;vitamin C – 30% of the recommended daily requirement;vitamin K – 36% of the recommended daily requirement;folic acid – 16% of the recommended daily requirement;potassium-12% of the...

walnut is the most useful and nutritious nut that cures the heart, cleanses blood vessels from cholesterol and plaques, nourishes and improves brain function, improves sleep, strengthens bones and relieves joint pain, is useful for diabetes. We will tell you more about all the useful properties of walnuts later.Chemical composition of walnutThe leaves are rich:- Quinone (α-gidrougol, β-gidrougol, juglone);- Flavonoids (3-arabinoside quercetin, hyperoside, 3-arabinoside kaempferol);- Vitamin C (4-5 %), group B;- Carotenoids, including beta-carotene (12 mg/100 g.),- Ellagic, golosovoy, coffee acids;- Tannins (3-4 %);- Essential oil (up to 0.03 %).Green pericarp contains:- Vitamin C (up to 3 %);- α -...