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Detox Diets

Monday, March 1st, 2010

Detox DietsThe British Dietetic Association, representing 6,000 dietitians in the UK, says there is no “potion or lotion that would” magically “to rid the body of chemicals.

The theory behind detox established as dangerous toxins that accumulate in the body, was dismissed by the health experts said the body is constantly cleaning.

Thousands of people are expected to try a detox diet in the coming weeks, spurred by guilt to drink more and eat during the festive period.

A wide range of different equipment, including vitamin preparations and beverages with diet plans are available on the street and in health shops.

Detoxification plans are based on the theory that chemicals and other pollutants that remain in our bodies over time, cause health problems and should be removed.

Subjected to a detox diet is usually recommended to cut a wide range of food “unhealthy” and supplement their diet with vitamin and drink. (more…)

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The role of vitamins in the diet

Thursday, February 4th, 2010

vitamin in dietVitamins are complex organic substances required in the diet in small amounts in comparison with other components such as proteins, carbohydrates or fats. The lack of vitamins in the diet result in various deficiency diseases. Vitamins do not provide energy or matter but involved in their use in the synthesis and maintenance of tissues and in countless metabolic processes. They are indispensable in the daily diet for healthy people.

They are divided into two (2) groups:

Water-soluble vitamins
* Not stored in large quantities
* Requires regularly in the diet
* Generally not toxic excess

Fat-soluble vitamins
* They are stored in the liver
* Not easily absorbed or excreted
* The excess can be toxic

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