What do avocados, kefir, beet and goji berries have in common? They all belong to the so-called superfoods and have a high content of vitamins, minerals and trace elements. The selection ranges from dried berries and fresh fruits to fermented dairy products and complements a balanced dietary style. What’s behind the term “superfood”? Superfood is … Nutrition Trend Superfood: What Good Are the Healthier Foods
Under the term senility, the medical profession refers to an age-related exhaustion. In the vernacular, people like to use the word frailty. The fact is: old age infirmity is not a disease, but a, in old age occurring, state of appearance of the person. What is senility? Under the term old age weakness, the medical … Senility: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment
Aging is a natural process. However, many people would like to avert it by all means. Medical advances have greatly increased life expectancy, but this does not avoid mortality. What is aging? People often find it difficult to come to terms with the physical changes that accompany aging. Whether plants, animals or humans, aging affects … Aging: Function, Tasks, Role & Diseases
The plum, a stone fruit, enjoys great popularity worldwide. The generic term plum includes several types of stone fruit. These differ in various characteristics, such as juice content and ripening time. These include the plum, mirabelle plum and reneclode, among others. This is what you should know about the plum Due to the trace elements … Plum: Intolerance & Allergy
We humans are so dependent on our hands that we often regret having only two hands. For this reason, we should pay special attention to the two we have. No other joints in our body are subjected to such daily stress as the finger joints. Severe pain in finger joints after a long day of … Joint Pain in the Finger: Causes, Treatment & Help
Products Chewing gums with active pharmaceutical ingredients are available in pharmacies and drugstores. In many countries, only a few pharmaceuticals are approved as chewing gums. Most belong to other product categories, for example, confectionery, dietary supplements, or dental care products. Structure and properties Active ingredient-containing chewing gums are solid single-dose preparations with a base mass … Chewing Gums
Okra is a shrub in the mallow family with elongated green capsule fruits that resemble pods. The plant originated in East Africa, but is now common in Southern Europe, Asia and the Americas. Although okra is one of the oldest vegetable plants in the world and has many health benefits, the vegetable has been largely … Okra: Intolerance & Allergy
Intermittent fasting or interval fasting is a new trend among dietary habits and diets. This article aims to shed light on what intermittent fasting is, how it works and what it brings to the human organism. What is interval fasting? The word “intermittere” comes from Latin and means to suspend or interrupt. As the name … Intermittent Fasting: Treatment, Effects & Risks
Products Acai berries (pronounced ass-a-i) are commercially available in many countries as juice, powder, in the form of capsules and cosmetics, among other products. They belong to the so-called superfoods. Stem plant The parent plant of the berries is the palm Mart. (Arecaceae), which is native to South America and grows in the regularly flooded … Acai Berries
Figs are among the oldest domesticated crops ever. Already in ancient times, they were revered as a staple food and cultivated abundantly. They not only taste good, but also have a whole range of positive effects on health. Occurrence and cultivation of the fig Since ancient times, the fig has been cultivated throughout the Mediterranean … Fig: Applications, Treatments, Health Benefits
Products Birch sap is available in specialized stores. It can also be freshly “tapped” yourself. The juice is also called birch water. It is produced in Scandinavia, the Baltic States, Eastern Europe and Russia, among other places. Ingredients Birch sap is obtained exclusively in the spring by tapping the trunks of birch trees ( sp.). … Birch Sap
Products Sulfites are added to pharmaceuticals, foods and personal care products as excipients and additives. They can also be naturally present in foods. Even the Romans used sulfur dioxide as a preservative for wine. Structure and properties Sulfites are the salts of sulfurous acid, which is extremely unstable and undetectable in water (H2SO3). Example sodium … Sulfites
