100 Very Cool Facts About The Human Body The Brain The human brain is the most complex and least understood part of the human anatomy. There may be a lot we don’t know, but here are a few interesting facts that we’ve got covered. Nerve impulses to and from the brain travel as fast as 170 miles per hour. Ever wonder how you can react so fast to things around you or why that stubbed toe hurts right away? It’s due to the super-speedy movement of nerve impulses from your brain to the rest of your body and vice versa, bringing reactions at the speed of a high powered luxury sports car.The brain operates on the same amount of power as 10-watt light bulb. Hair and Nails While they’re not a living part of your body, most people spend a good amount of time caring for their hair and nails. Facial hair grows faster than any other hair on the body. Internal Organs Though we may not give them much thought unless they’re bothering us, our internal organs are what allow us to go on eating, breathing and walking around. Bodily Functions Senses
New Food Rules: What's OK to Eat Shutterstock Heidi's Klum's catchphrase—"One day you're in, and the next day you're out"—applies as much to food as it does fashion. Over the years, we've all had favorite eats hit the healthy-food blacklist, but thankfully, some of them are making a return. In fact, recent research has not only redeemed once-taboo foods such as steak, eggs (yolks included), and peanut butter but also found that when eaten in moderation, some of them may actually help you conquer the scale. Eggs Then: Yolks were considered tiny cholesterol bombs. Now: Numerous studies, including one in a 2011 issue of the European Journal of Clinical Nutrition, have debunked the link between eggs and heart disease. "Because you feel full, you're less likely to overeat later on," says Nikhil V. Bring it back: A hardboiled egg makes a great snack with staying power—and has only around 70 calories. Bananas Then: Higher in calories than most fruits, bananas were considered carbs that packed on pounds. Coconut Oil Red Meat
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125 Best Packaged Foods for Women EFS Classic: Pancakes Pack on Pounds of Muscle Many strength athletes struggle with diet. Their goal is to clean it up, but not go on an ultra-strict bodybuilding diet. Protein pancakes are the perfect alternative and they taste great! Serving Size: 1 large pancake Ingredients 3 Egg Whites 1 Whole Egg 1 Cup of Oatmeal 1 tsp of Cinnamon Optional Ingredients 1⁄4 Cup of Blueberries 1 Ounce of Walnuts 1⁄4 Cup of Sugar Free Pancake Syrup To Make… Blend egg whites, egg, oatmeal and cinnamon together. Nutritional Value No Nuts, Berries or Syrup Calories: 418 Fat: 11 Carbohydrates: 55 Protein: 28 With Syrup Only Calories: 453 Carbohydrates: 67 With Syrup and Walnuts Calories: 653 Fat: 30 Carbohydrates: 70 Protein: 33 With Syrup and Blueberries Calories: 468 Carbohydrates: 71 Be Sociable, Share! About the Author Josh Bryant is one of the fastest rising names in the fitness industry.
E A R T H . C L I N I C - Folk Remedies and Holistic Cures 7 Foods for Healthy Skin You keep your skin looking good with nourishing moisturizer and protective sunscreen. You can also build healthy skin from the inside out by packing your diet with lots of skin-saving nutrients. Sweet and delicious, mangoes are an excellent source of beta carotene, which is converted to vitamin A in the body, says Keri Gans, R.D., a spokesperson for the American Dietetic Association. “Vitamin A is necessary to maintain healthy skin and repair skin tissue--without adequate amounts of it your skin will be dry and flaky.” Vitamin A may also reduce skin inflammation after exposure to sunlight. Best bet: To buy ripe mangoes, focus on feel rather than color. Try this: Enhance the flavor of fresh mango by adding a touch of salt, lime juice, or ground chili pepper. Other sources of beta carotene: Carrots, pumpkin, sweet potatoes, apricots
10 Habits That Make You Fat If losing weight were easy, no one would be overweight. Unfortunately, the facts are indisputable: A chili-cheese omelet is more delicious than an egg-white omelet, French fries taste better than side salads and chicken is yummier when battered and fried. On the other hand, being a healthy weight feels better than being overweight. And a healthy weight is a lot easier to accomplish when the right choices become second nature. Write down everything that goes in your mouth. Boy Scouts and healthy eaters have the same motto: Be prepared. Preparation also means knowing your cravings and having healthy alternatives on hand to curb them, says Molly Kimball, a nutrition writer and registered dietitian in New Orleans. Drinking the right amount of water promotes overall health, from skin, bones and joints to the digestive system, memory and brain function. "Fatigue is one of the first signs of mild dehydration," Kimball said. So how much water is the right amount? Cut yourself some slack.
Vitamins, Vitamin Table Deutsch: Gesundheits- und Fitnessrechner Here you can calculate the following informations on health and fitness topics:BMI | Ideal weight | Calorie consumption | Liquid consumption | Walking Index | Nutrition values | Vitamin table | Basic conversion | Body fat (adipose) rate | Optimal training pulse and heart rate | Protein requirement | Fat requirement | Nutrition value need | WHR - Waist to hip ratio | Drink reminder Vitamins Here you can find a detailed table of the most important vitamins. Indicated is in which food it is most, the effectiveness, what happens at deficiency and overdosing, the daily need, who has an advanced need and the qualities of the vitamins. Convert length units and weight units. © Jumk.de Webprojects | Imprint & Privacy No responsibility is taken for the correctness of these informations. <div style="color:#ff0000;font-weight:bold">JavaScript must be activated to be able tu use the calculator.
What Do 300 Calorie Meals Look Like? Breakfast Meals English Muffin Breakfast – 394 Calories 1 whole wheat English muffin 2 pats low fat butter 1 hard boiled egg 1/2 cup of fruit 8 oz fruit juice 8 oz water Cereal – 300 Calories 1 cup of cereal 8 oz 2% milk 1 banana 1 coffee or tea Oatmeal – 345 Calories 1 cup (cooked) oatmeal with raisins ½ cup of fruit 1 cup coffee or tea 1 small banana Scrambled eggs – 360 Calories 2 scrambled eggs 2 strips of turkey bacon 1 piece whole wheat toast 1 pat of low fat butter 1 coffee or tea 8 oz water Lunches Baked potato – 305 Calories 1 medium baked potato 2 tablespoons sour cream 2 tablespoons salsa 1 cup sliced melon 12 oz water Roasted Veg. 3 cups mixed greens 1 cup sweet potato 1 cup eggplant 1 cup red bell pepper 3 Tbs lite honey mustard Soup – 350 Calories 1 bowl of soup 1 small tossed salad 2 tablespoons reduced fat oil and vinegar dressing 12 oz water 4 saltine crackers Chicken Salad – 350 Calories Dinners Chicken – 345 Calories Grilled Eggplant – 323 Calories Fish – 365 Calories I can’t. Ouch!
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