A soft diet is a type of diet recommended after some surgeries, such as bariatric surgery, stomach or esophageal surgery, for people with ulcers or gastritis, or even for those who wear dental prosthetics, for example. In this type of diet, foods should have little fiber, be soft, well cooked and/or processed, to facilitate chewing […]
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Energy drinks are a drink that stimulates the central nervous system, reducing fatigue and improving alertness and physical performance, and is therefore widely consumed by people who practice physical activities or need more energy on a daily basis. This happens because energy drinks normally contain high amounts of caffeine and taurine, substances that have a […]
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Iodine supplementation during pregnancy is important to avoid miscarriage or problems with the baby’s development, such as mental retardation. Iodine is a nutrient present, especially in seaweed and fish, which is important during pregnancy to ensure the baby’s health, especially in the formation of hormones. The recommended amount of iodine during pregnancy is 200 to […]
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According to the Brazilian Society of Pediatrics, water should be given to babies from 6 months of age, which is when foods begin to be included in the diet. Furthermore, it is important to remember that the water must be filtered, boiled or treated with chlorine, and offered to the baby in a glass or […]
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Foods rich in selenium are mainly Brazil nuts, fish, seafood, beans, eggs, sunflower seeds, chicken and beef. Selenium is an important mineral for the proper functioning of the thyroid gland. Furthermore, selenium also helps to strengthen the immune system and prevent the emergence of neurodegenerative and cardiovascular diseases. Discover all the benefits of selenium. The […]
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Foods rich in vitamin E are mainly nuts and vegetable oils, such as olive oil or sunflower oil, for example. This vitamin is important for strengthening the immune system, especially in adults, as it has a strong antioxidant action, preventing damage caused by free radicals in cells. Therefore, this is an essential vitamin for increasing […]
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Foods rich in vitamin E are mainly nuts and vegetable oils, such as olive oil or sunflower oil, for example. This vitamin is important for strengthening the immune system, especially in adults, as it has a strong antioxidant action, preventing damage caused by free radicals in cells. Therefore, this is an essential vitamin for increasing […]
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Aspartame is an artificial sweetener that is up to 200 times sweeter than regular sugar and has only 4 calories in every 1 g. This sweetener is widely used by the industry to sweeten foods and beverages. dietsuch as gum, soft drinks, sauces, ice cream and cakes, for example. Aspartame is also sold in drugstores, […]
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Photoepilation is a type of permanent hair removal that eliminates body hair using the intense pulsed light (IPL) technique, helping to slowly destroy the cells that produce hair, as the light is absorbed by the dark pigment of the hair. This type of hair removal can be done on all skin types, by women or […]
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Vitamin D3 is a vitamin responsible for balancing calcium and phosphorus levels in the blood, maintaining the health of bones and teeth. In addition, it also has an immunomodulatory and neuromuscular effect, helping to strengthen the immune system and improving strength and balance. Vitamin D3, or cholecalciferol, can be found in foods such as eggs, […]
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