Pectin is a type of soluble fiber that can be found naturally in fruits and vegetables, such as apples, beets and citrus fruits. This type of fiber dissolves easily in water, forming a viscous mixture in the stomach that has several benefits, such as hydrating feces, facilitating their elimination, and improving intestinal flora, acting as […]
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During pregnancy, the breasts naturally prepare for breastfeeding, as the mammary ducts and milk-producing cells develop, in addition to there being greater blood supply to the area, causing the breasts to grow throughout pregnancy. Despite being a natural process, preparing the breast for breastfeeding by adopting some simple precautions, such as washing the breasts with […]
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Coriander is an aromatic plant rich in phenolic compounds, such as carotenoids, tannins, flavonoids and saponins that promote health benefits, such as controlling cholesterol and blood glucose levels, preventing diseases such as heart attack and diabetes. Furthermore, coriander has high amounts of potassium, which helps eliminate excess sodium in the urine, controlling high blood pressure. […]
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Arepa is a food made from pre-cooked corn flour or ground dry corn and, therefore, is an excellent food that can be included in several meals throughout the day, such as breakfast, lunch or dinner. This type of food is very typical of Venezuela and Colombia, being another option to replace bread. This food is […]
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Homemade hydration masks for hair help retain moisture in the strands, leaving hair softer and more hydrated, in addition to cleaning pores and eliminating dead cells from the scalp. The ingredients used to make the masks, such as coconut oil, avocado and honey, for example, contain vitamins and minerals that contribute to the restructuring and […]
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Tea is a drink that brings numerous health benefits because it contains water and herbs with medicinal properties that can be useful to prevent and help treat various illnesses such as flu, sore throat or excess gas, for example. This is because the medicinal plants used to make tea, such as chamomile, rosemary, mint, hibiscus […]
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Some natural options for lightening armpits, such as baking soda exfoliants and aloe vera gel, help renew the cells present in the most superficial layer of the skin, eliminating dark spots and preventing the appearance of new ones, in addition to improving the appearance and appearance. skin texture. Dark spots in the armpits appear due […]
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Soursop tea is made with the leaves, which are rich in acetogenins, alkaloids, phenolic compounds and vitamins, which makes this tea have anti-inflammatory, antihypertensive, immunomodulatory, antimicrobial and antioxidant effects. Thus, soursop tea can be used to help combat fever and treat hypertension, high cholesterol and diabetes, for example, as long as it is recommended by […]
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Red rice has several health benefits, such as helping to lower cholesterol, improving intestinal health and preventing anemia, as it is a very nutritious food, rich in iron and fiber, as well as antioxidant substances, such as anthocyanin, which is responsible for its characteristic red color. Furthermore, this grain also helps to reduce body weight, […]
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