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An ingredient of ice cream could protect against AIDS
Researchers at the University of Minnesota indicated that the compound called glycerol monolaurate, could be used to combat HIV infection in humans.
The compound has already been successfully tested in five monkeys and the scientists suggested that although his investigation is in preliminary stages, the ingredients may be added to lubricants than women used to fight HIV infection.
“It would be a different way to tackle the problem of prevention,” said Ashley Haase, director from the Department of Microbiology at the University of Minnesota, in a conversation with reporters. Read the rest of this entry »
Influenza virus causes more lung damage than traditional
The influenza virus responsible for causing the current pandemic in animal models more lung damage than the traditional flu.
This does not, however, be sensitive to treatment with existing antiviral drugs, according to a study published in the journal Nature.
Kawoaka Yoshihiro and his team at the University of Wisconsin, Madison (USA), took virus strains extracted from patients affected by the disease and its morbidity studied in four animal models. Read the rest of this entry »
Vegetables: easy ideas to include in your diet
We all know that vegetables are a good and balanced meal. But the question is how do you incorporate them into the food and especially for your children to stop thinking that vegetables are not tasty.
Include vegetables at meals is easy and you can do without changing much the routines of food in your family or the types of dishes usually served.
All kids love snacks. For your child used to eating more vegetables, try to include them at every opportunity.
One way to eat more vegetables is by adding them to soups or blended into rich juices.
For example, add a simple sauce of green or red bell peppers, onions and fresh cilantro soup to give an extra touch of flavor and even more vegetables. If you want a soup rich in protein and vegetables, opt for a vegetable soup and meat. A rich and tasty dish! Read the rest of this entry »
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How to get your kids still healthy?
Make healthy foods available so your children get used to eating healthily
We must accustom your children to eat healthily by making healthy food attractive. For example, instead of emptying your house all the snacks, replace them with healthier choices like this. Replace the giant bag of chips with small packet of crisps or baked pretzels. Opt for fresh fruit dried fruit.
Cut apples and keep them in the fridge in plastic bags (remember to cover the apples with a little lemon juice to prevent browning). Arrange bananas and grapes within sight of your children when they are hungry. Dried fruits such as apricots, banana chips and coconut pieces, will satisfy many a child who loves sweets.
Cooking smarter for your kids to eat healthily
There are different strategies for hiding healthy foods in kids’ favorite dishes. There are many recipes that are both healthy and appreciated by children. Experts believe that the ingredient must be concealed healthy improve the overall taste of the dish is to have no taste.
Many foods, such as baby spinach, have virtually no taste, which makes them excellent to be hidden in the flat of your children. We also advise you not to change the appearance or texture of the final product. For example, using spinach in macaroni and cheese would be a bad idea because it would change the color of the food and give a different taste and texture. A better ingredient to be hidden in macaroni and cheese would rather mashed beans, for example
Cross contamination
Cross contamination, how to prevent it?
The first step in maintaining a healthy quality of life is: take care of the food we eat. In that sense it is important to know how they can contaminate food to take the necessary preventive measures.
Cross contamination occurs when harmful microorganisms (bacteria) are transferred to healthy foods. That is, through raw foods, hands, lack of hygiene equipment or utensils can get bacteria to food safe.
Cross contamination can occur in two ways: direct and indirect.
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Organic Agriculture
Organic agriculture is a system of food production in a sustainable way with the environment, respecting the ecological balance, biodiversity and natural cycles. The product obtained through this system is a natural and healthy food that contains no contaminants. This is very important to the health and welfare of people.
The purpose of this Agriculture for humans is give an alternative choice in food, it may purchase healthy food, without contaminants such as pesticides, insecticides and synthetic fertilizers. Pesticides and insecticides are chemicals that are applied to prevent or minimize the impact of pests and diseases. Synthetic fertilizers are granulated additives that are added to soil to improve fertility characteristics of this and get higher yields in the crop.