Nutrition and well-being

Pregnancy is a period as wonderful as it is delicate, a very important step in a woman's life, which certainly needs special attention. Especially in the summer, the fall can be an enemy for the health of the expectant mother. Let's see in this article how to win it and how to best face this season!

We often hear about blood sugar, the glycemic index of foods and the glycemic load of the meal. But what do these terms mean? And why are they so frightening? As often happens, everything related to the sugar world is demonized. In this article we will try together to understand what these concepts mean, if and when they should worry us and how to learn how to manage carbohydrates in a functional and intelligent way.

Menopause is definitely one of the most delicate moments in a woman’s life. Its arrival, accompanied by the decrease in female hormones, favors in most women a more or less important slowdown in metabolism. The term of the fertile age determines the onset of numerous changes that are difficult to manage and control. Let’s find out together in this article how to best deal with this complicated but physiological period.

Among the false dietary myths, one in particular concerns a typical fruit of the summer season, very well known and appreciated especially for its function as a fat burner. But does pineapple really burn fat? The only possible answer is: "Of course! But only if you go to collect it in the summer, walk to South America." Let’s find out together in this article why it is believed that this sweet fruit is a magical fat burner and what are its real effects on the body.

To show off strong and healthy hair, unfortunately, it is not enough to buy the latest formulated shampoo or trendy mask: hair care also starts from our tables. In addition to the choice of non-invasive, quality products and healthy habits in hair-care, a key role is played by the choice of nutrients.

If you're reading this article, you're probably looking for a really functional way to fight cellulite and water retention. Where do they come from? Are there any really effective strategies for improving our appearance or eliminating them? If these questions plague you, we want to put your mind at ease: research agrees that they're problems that affect a large proportion of the female population (85-90%), and although you can't eliminate it completely, there are a number of ways you can work to improve it.

Water is an essential element of our organism, a fundamental component of life itself. The human body is about 80% liquid, so it is clear that good hydration is the basis for survival and well-being. Let's take a look at the role of hydration in the body and the risks of dehydration.

Water retention is the accumulation of fluid in the body, in this case in extracellular spaces, a problem particularly common among women and due to many reasons, many of which are bad or wrong eating habits and/ or training. Water retention gives rise to unpleasant aesthetic phenomena and, above all, is not considered a particularly healthy condition that can be prevented and contained.

Pregnancy is a time of great change for a woman’s body. Consistent with the state of health of the woman, it is often advisable to continue to practice adequate physical activity and a healthy diet that, in case of increased needs, can be supported by supplementation.

Allergies and intolerances can occur when the body reacts to a substance, ingested or by contact, and recognizes it as harmful, therefore, producing antibodies to neutralize it. To know the symptoms and to address the specialists is fundamental. We see together in principle the symptoms and the causes.

The evaluation of body composition is now a routine practice in the history of the athlete, as well as fundamental parameters in some disciplines (e.g. combat sports). Despite the relatively simple measurement of the skin fold, which makes this method very popular, there are however a number of technical limitations that must be considered when using this technique: let’s see them together.