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A groundbreaking study by researchers from Argentina and Portuguese – published in the Journal of Food Protection, “says a path that could make the cheese industry waste into useful products for the food industry.

“The effluent from cheese factories, as is the case of whey, often pollutants, unless they are given a utility,” said Dr. Graciela Garrote, one of the authors of the study who serves as researcher at the Center for Research and Development in Food Cry technology (CIDCA) of the Universidad National de La Plata (UNLP) – CONICET.

The work consisted of whey fermented with kefir grains (a mixture of bacteria and yeast). It was noted that the product obtained had a high antibacterial activity. For example, pathogens such as Salmonella and Escherichia coli, which tend to contaminate food, completely lost their viability when exposed to this new product.

Kefir grains have a look similar to cauliflower flowers are composed of bacteria and yeast robotic (microorganisms that have beneficial effects on the body), proteins and polysaccharides. These granules fermented whey and lactic acid is produced, among other metabolites, which is the main inhibitor of contaminating bacteria.

The composite developed has several advantages: it recycles waste industry has the ability to eliminate pathogens and pollutants and also potentially robotic microorganisms are added, i.e. beneficial to human health. Among the effects associated with its use are immune stimulation, inhibition of tumor growth, antioxidant capacity and reducing cholesterol levels.

For Dr. Garrote, and produces a novel, but still need further scientific studies. “We believe that whey fermented with kefir grains can be used as a robotic in humans or animal studies are completed in vivo evaluation”, concludes the scientist who with a team of colleagues in 2009 received a first prize of Marcos in recognition of this line of research that points to the comprehensive use of dairy effluent to the development and preservation of robotics.

Many people know that bacteria in your mouth feed on sugars from food, and for this reason cavities can be generated by the non-implementation of necessary care and proper use of the cream and floss, but there are methods not tend to be published even in magazines devoted to dental health, but are equally effective in countering the negative effect of bacterial plaque on us (as). So, take note because this is really too simple steps that all people are able to do without another incentive to our will.

After brushing, wipe the brush without cream on the teeth and tongue through the mouth. After making his routine of brushing with toothpaste, take a few seconds to remove plaque, yes, to remove even more, from the brush and no toothpaste on the teeth, as if he were brushing again with pasta but so fast and a little harder. Or you can just rub the brush on the teeth as they please, obviously not hurt, so that protection is more complete, then decant the language throughout the mouth open or closed, to increase saliva production and hold more cleaner and better appearance to your teeth.

Chew gum once in a while. The gum in addition to providing flavor, good breath and a pleasant chewing habit for some people, it activates the saliva so that the mouth can be kept clean so much longer and, at the same time more successfully avoid the appearance of the plate bacteria. If after consuming not think gum brush, dental floss to remove the gum residue that may remain between the teeth.

Drink plenty of water. If, after brushing and flossing still thinking of maintaining cleaner and healthier your mouth, go for water consumption it is clear that this waste helps to clean the entire internal structure of the mouth, so you feel more freshness, protection and plate … can easily say goodbye.

There is no food that completely makes the attempt to prevent weight loss, but if taken in excess, you can. For example, simply limit your intake to one candy bar or, if you’re being very careful (a), a miniature candy. There is no reason to cut your favorite food when a conservative amount of things that we can still have a place in our lives. Even during the times that we are focusing on weight loss.

Stay hydrated (a): Drink plenty of water is not only vital for the normal functioning of the body, but helps to keep cravings to a minimum. Add to your diet, do not remove: Try adding the recommended servings of each food group to your diet rather than cutting calories. The ability to maintain a diet is crucial for the process of weight loss long term. Limit the snacks at night: Make good decisions about some late night snacks. Obviously, chocolate cookies and a glass of milk is not the way forward. If you have a late night craving, you can have a snack of low fat and low in calories as a piece of fruit.

We insist: Enjoy your favorite foods in moderation. Keep your favorite meal is at home, but makes a commitment to go out and enjoy the foods that make you happy. If ice cream is what you like, a walk to the local dairy and enjoyment. Just refrain from buying it and have it available at home: Moderation is the key! Try to eat several small meals throughout the day instead of three larger meals. This will help reduce hunger and desire to allow the body to process food more efficiently.

Be sure to incorporate protein in every meal. The protein not only helps build and repair muscle mass, but more gratifying for body fat and carbohydrates. Spice up your food: Spicy foods stimulate your metabolism which helps burn more calories during the course of the day. Fill your kitchen with healthy foods; keep their shelves filled with quick and easy list of healthy foods that are available without long cooking without exhausting thoughts. This helps eliminate the desire that hunger is out of hand. Raw foods are better: Try to enjoy raw and organic foods if possible. The raw fruits and vegetables provide the body with a variety of vitamins and minerals needed for normal body functioning.

A team of scientists from University College London, the National Institute for Health and Medical Research in France, and the University of Montpellier, in France analyzed the relationship between the form of food and the chance of depression.

More precisely, the association between a healthy diet and balanced and to prevent the development of this highly complex disorder that affects not only the social life of sufferers, but also “installed” in both the psyche and the body of those affected.

“Most previous work on the topic focused on the action to have certain nutrients on depression, while we take and look at food as a whole,” the investigators said the 3,486 people involved, whose average age was 57 years.

That group was divided over the five-year long investigation into two smaller biases. On the one hand, the people who ate healthy, fruits, vegetables, vegetables and fish, and those who preferred other processed foods, sugars, fried foods and dairy fat.

“We developed a questionnaire designed to assess potential alterations in mood, and established that people who chose to processed foods were 58% more likely to develop depression, compared with those following a healthy diet,” they added scientists.

“We are extremely pleased that we found a very consistent pattern of relationship between the way of feeding and the possibility of developing depression. However, further studies will be necessary to confirm definitively,” they stated.

“To which we must be very aware of is the so-called ‘masked depression’ that occurs when the mood alteration not expressed through physical symptoms such as sadness, but from physiological changes, completed the specialist.

On the other hand it is noteworthy that depression is a state of sadness or distress passenger, but a deeper problem that usually do not conform to a single cause, but many. In fact, it is assumed that the development of this disorder is due to a combination of psychological, genetic and biochemical.

Your symptoms may also vary because contrary to what many people think being depressed is not about always and inevitably to be drawn all day in bed.

Those with the disorder through various stages or moments in which usually takes possession of them has marked irritability, a deep interest in activities that used to enjoy and a great pessimism.