more popular product, the large number of myths and legends, he acquires.Often the reputation of any innocent food product is tarnished and consumers exclude it from the diet, losing many useful for health.
It's time to figure out how truthful dissemination of information, and to refute the absurd conjectures, pops up in a conversation about a particular product.
Myths about chocolate
- "Chocolate promotes the development of atherosclerosis"
study the properties of chocolate, scientists have concluded that it contains essential oils inhibit the deposition of cholesterol on the walls of blood vessels.According to experts, the sweet treat is not only a means for the prevention of atherosclerosis, but also helps fight the disease by regulating blood cholesterol.The main component of the natural chocolate, produced by factories such as "Red October" and "Rot Front" - cocoa.It contains vitamin F, which helps lower cholesterol levels and, thanks to a high concentration of flavonoids, cares about the state of the capillaries, to protect people from developing cardiovascular disease, reduces the risk of strokes and heart attacks.Generally, the chocolate has a positive effect on the health, normalizing metabolism and blood pressure.
study conducted by researchers from Harvard Medical School, found that chocolate lovers dementia is not threatened, and they live a few years longer than the others.Experts Hull York Medical School also found that the use of this product stimulates mental activity, increases efficiency, improves memory.In addition, the chocolate creates a reserve of intellectual stamina at high mental stress.
- "Chocolate is nothing useful"
addition to the above flavonoids qualitatively chocolate contains tannins, leading out toxins and regulate bowel function, vitamin A and B vitamins, as well as many trace elements necessary for life - phosphorus, iron, calcium, magnesium and potassium.
Moreover, chocolate is rich in antioxidants, struggling with excess free radicals, the same way protects the body from the emergence and development of cancer.
- "Chocolate blame for the occurrence of caries"
This is not quite true.Tooth decay occurs because of damage to the tooth enamel by lactic acid in which the bacteria streptococcus mutans turn any sugar in his mouth turned: she does not care whether he was a member of the chocolate, marshmallow, caramel, or was part of raisins and dried apricots.
can say that cocoa butter, in turn, tries to compensate for the damage caused involuntarily sugar: it contains substances, antiseptics that kill bacteria that cause tooth decay and plaque and stone.At the same time, due to the antimicrobial component, which is part of the rind and the cocoa beans in the minimum amount of available chocolate product is excellent prevention of gum disease.
- "Chocolate - a drug"
known that some people seize the stress, and do it with the help of chocolates - simple.Firstly, tiles and bars are sold at every step, and secondly, chocolate not only gives a feeling of fullness, but also uplifting, developing in the body "hormone of joy" - serotonin.At the same time, stimulating the brain, chocolate, improves self-esteem.
Employees University of Pennsylvania have found in chocolate andanamid - a substance that temporarily reduces anxiety, giving a person a sense of peace and satisfaction.The product is also present insignificant amount of the amino acid tryptophan, including, improves mood.All this causes a feeling of mild euphoria similar, but in any case does not mean that chocolate is addictive, comparable to the drug.
Myths ketchup
- "Ketchup is made from colored zucchini"
Some manufacturers actually replaced in the formulation of its tomato ketchup expensive to cheaper vegetables, using not only the marrow, but also apple or pumpkin puree.This is one allowed for use on an industrial scale recipes "ketchup".The main thing is that the manufacturer did not forget to list the ingredients used in the composition printed on the packaging of the product.
Meanwhile, there is a natural ketchup, which, like the world-famous Heinz, made only from tomatoes, natural vinegar and spices.Its price - slightly higher, but, on the other hand, the consumer gets a classic tomato sauce, with a certain natural density and viscosity, taste, color and aroma obtained due to the natural product and not as a result of the use of artificial additives.Carefully read the label, consumers can only choose between a natural product and its imitation.
- "Ketchup - is a solid" chemistry "
Again, it all depends on the composition of the product. The use of non-viscous tomato zucchini, pumpkin or apple, is likely to lead to the addition of starch, the use of artificial colors and flavors. After all,despite the fact that the manufacturer honestly indicates partial replacement of tomatoes on a puree of other fruits in the product, "ketchup" still has to be like tomato sauce.
The added by most manufacturers as a preservative synthetic, or as it is more commonly called,"table" vinegar is also no health benefits does not mean.
Meanwhile, natural Ketchup does not need additives such as receiving and viscosity, and taste, and color, and flavor naturally - from tomatoes. And even added in smallvinegar - and that is natural, obtained by the fermentation of fruit juices. This ketchup can only benefit - the dish and garnish with the necessary enriching the diet with useful substances. - "The ketchup nothing useful"
According to data published in the book D. Yeung, V. Rao and I. Laquatra "Unlock the Power of Lycopene, REDefining Your Diet with Lycopene and Tomatoes", the main ingredient of ketchup - tomatoes- it contains one of the most powerful antioxidants.By neutralizing free radicals, the substance lycopene prevents the development of many diseases, and also slows the aging process.It has been established that one molecule of lycopene can neutralize up to 13 molecules of free radicals.
Research conducted in leading hospitals around the world, including the Cancer Institute in Detroit, Moscow Research Institute of Eye Diseases.Helmholtz Research Institute of Physico-Chemical Medicine, State Research Center of Preventive Medicine and the Russian State Medical University, suggests that lycopene not only slows the aging process, but also an excellent means of preventing cancer.
When the substance begins to act, is markedly reduced rate of oxidative stress in the body: as a result, decreases the likelihood of injury to the DNA of cells and, as a consequence - the risk of cancer.
Just this antioxidant known for its ability to maintain the natural structure of the skin, stimulates cell regeneration and collagen, making the skin more elastic and body.In addition, use of lycopene rich ketchup protects against the damaging effects of ultraviolet radiation, regulates the level of pigmentation and slows down the process of so-called photoaging.
This antioxidant has the unique capability to focus on heating.Since natural ketchup produced by evaporation of excess moisture from the tomatoes, the lycopene content in the product is almost three times higher than that of fresh fruit.Moreover, its chemical form during the heat treatment varies, whereby the antioxidant is easier to digest.
Because such a good digestibility and low calorie ketchup natural dietary product is called: in a tablespoon - the approximate amount falling on the plate during the meal - contains only 15 calories.Therefore, the use of ketchup is not forbidden in the programs to reduce excess weight, for example, it is included in the list of approved products is extremely popular protein diet Pierre Duc.In addition, a small amount of a natural tomato sauce can make a variety of taste and other fasting diets, helping to sustain severe restrictions and not to disturb the set calories.
Myths pasta
- "Pasta harmful"
Let's start with the fact that there are different pasta.If we talk about health, we can divide them into two groups - the product of hard and soft wheat.The latter have a high glycemic index, that is triggered by a sharp rise in blood glucose and release of insulin, followed by the reduction of glucose and increased appetite.
At the same time the pasta from durum contain large amounts of crude fiber, and prepared them meals have a low glycemic index, which firstly helps stabilize blood glucose, and secondly, effectively fights against hunger and feeling full for a long time support.
In such pastes contain B vitamins and niacin, protein and fiber, but its main advantage - complex carbohydrates, which reduce cholesterol in the blood.
on the product label of durum usually marked his belonging to the group "A" - this can be seen, for example, on the package of spaghetti TM "Pasta Zara" or "Shebekinskaya."On the remaining pasta labeling may vary - "B", "B", "first" or "second class."
If you read the fine print is not possible, pasta from durum easily identified by the color of amber and smoothness: when present in the paste white blotches or products noticeable roughness in front of you, most likely fake (soft flour products, disguised aspasta solid) or a blend of different varieties.
- "From pasta fattening"
hard to believe, but 50 grams of dry pasta - only 190 kcal.It contains carbohydrates, protein and starch were fully absorbed by supplying the body with energy.During that meet the B vitamins, particularly B2 (riboflavin), accelerates protein and carbohydrate metabolism.Therefore
pasta from durum wheat, flavored with olive oil and decorated with vegetables, are considered a dietary product.The question is, how much to eat.
the homeland of pasta in Italy, it is usually combined with tomatoes, herbs and garlic.But in our country the pasta until recently considered to be a garnish rather than a separate dish, and served them with meat products - meatballs, chops, cutlets, and sometimes added to the sweet puddings and dairy soups, prepared "nautically".In such a combination, even the pasta from durum wheat will lead to the inevitable weight gain.
In addition, the majority of our compatriots are not removed from the pan pasta in a state of "al dente", preferring to tenderize it to an extreme degree of softness, which greatly increases the amount of glycemic substances, causing the blood glucose level is through the roof.
- "The pasta is nothing useful"
It would seem that may be useful to have a mixture of flour and water?But nutritionists say that the pasta from durum wheat contains several important substances for health maintenance.
Firstly, it tryptophan - a natural amino acid that is responsible, in particular, resistance to stress and normalize sleep.
Second, the B vitamins, niacin and vitamin E, which is one of the strongest antioxidants.
And thirdly, the paste is rich in trace elements such as potassium, manganese, iron and phosphorus.Do not also forget about a lot of fiber, which absorbs the accumulated toxins and removes them from the body.
Myths about ice cream
- "Ice provoking angina"
begin with, that the sore throat - not colds: it provokes viruses, fungi, bacteria, but not cold.If after eating cream treats a human throat, it can be assumed that he was in a hurry and swallowed chunks of ice, not allowing him to melt in the mouth.
For maximum pleasure slowly licking ice cream is better to get only cold on the tongue.According to ENT doctors, correct use of sweet dessert equivalent of quenching: trained over the summer throat accustomed to the contrast of temperatures and be able to effectively fight colds in the winter.
- "The ice cream there is nothing useful"
absolutely incorrect statement, if it is a real ice cream instead of melanin in which dairy products are replaced by tropical fats.In real dessert, such as for example presses "gold standard" and "Clean Line", contains all the nutrients present in its dairy ingredients.
turns out that ice cream is rich in amino acids, mineral salts, lactose, fatty acids, enzymes, as well as two dozen vitamins, including E, D, A, and B vitamins
- "From ice cream fattening"
courseif eat daily for several preforms buckets or trays, ice cream, comprising a decent amount of fat and sugar, can cause not only complete, but even obesity.Though, if you compare it with other sweets, then, for example, calorie soda with an equal volume will be about the same as cream cakes - twice as high.
But, unlike those referred to sweets, cool treat quickly satisfies hunger without having "to continue the feast": the carbohydrates present in it is completely absorbed by the body for several hours, and provide human energy and fats are burned rather quickly under the influence of a high calcium content.
Naturally, watching calorie daily diet, after all, should take into account the weight of ice cream: a cup of fruit and berry sorbet and milk varieties are evaluated at least 230 calories, while a 100-gram serving of ice cream will pull has 320 or moreunits.However, by allowing himself in the morning, "gourmet" or "Eskimo", you can keep the daily calorie within reason, preferring a light lunch and salad for dinner.
It turns out that not all products that are unsophisticated consumers consider not helpful, harmful to health.As it turned out, in most cases, their use, in contrast, it is useful for the organism.And the myths listed are likely to arise from the sad experience of the use of surrogates made by unscrupulous manufacturers of cheap, natural and not bad digestible ingredients.
only one solution: before buying should carefully study the information on the package - this will help to make the right choice and buy the most high-quality and useful product.
