How good and tasty chocolate, but make you fat ? Obviously it is not low calorie, but as you might know, if eaten in the right doses is a bomb for the line and health. It contains, in fact, many phytonutrients: it is rich in polyphenols, especially flavonoids and catechins. In short, chocolate is indeed an elixir of beauty and wellness. Recall that the phytonutrients, in fact, are antioxidants and that also protect the skin against aging.

Sara Farnetti, a specialist in internal medicine and functional nutrition Rome, said: “The fact is that chocolate contains not only stimulants, but also and especially melatonin tryptophan, the precursor of serotonin: the hormone of humor. So it is precisely this effect on your mood to create dependency. ”

And ‘in fact true that adage that we eat with the smell. Sometimes you just feel the smell to turn off the desire. But let us return to the phytonutrients. Chocolate is a shield for metabolic diseases, cardiovascular diseases and diabetes. Contains catechins and proanthocyanidins. Always choose the dark chocolate that makes these substances more Absorb it from our body, especially because it contains milk.

What should be the dose during the day? You can indulge every day, but not to exceed 10 grams. It is ideal at the end of a meal or a snack, perhaps combined with a piece of bread or a kiwi. Then let us remember that inside contains: proteins of group B (B1, B2 and B3), folic acid, potassium and magnesium.

Today we will see with the diet of ham, rich in protein, perfect for weight loss: in fact, we propose a program of 5 days which has as its main ingredient raw ham, a good source of iron and whose fat, very visible is also easily removed . We always recommend that you drink plenty of water to fight water retention, at least two liters a day. A diet that is very popular and was followed some time ago and is now back in fashion because it is easy to follow and balanced. Here is what to eat in your diet five days.

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The grape diet is perfect for preparing for the fall, after returning from holiday. Remember that our bodies change of season is one of the most difficult periods of the year and for this you must always follow a balanced diet and balanced. The grape is composed of water, sugars, fiber, vitamins (A, C, B complex and PP) and minerals (potassium, magnesium, iron and iodine), as well as being very rich in anti-aging nutrients such as tartaric acid , polyphenols and resveratrol. Let’s see an example of a balanced diet of grapes.

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Here is a very good light recipe and perfect for all those who  loving   sweet and want to control weight. Obviously, during a diet, but are not all dishes, including cakes and pastries with too much fat and sugar. The cake that we propose today is perfect if you want to enjoy a light dessert, suitable for spring and tasteful. This is the cake and honey, which will definitely enjoy your children and even suits their snacks and their lunch.

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Spring has officially begun and today we offer a light recipe, perfect for those who want fresh food to combat the heat of these days: it is a salad with shrimp and zucchini, just perfect for this period. When does the warm salads are good for our health but also for the life of every day because they can be prepared in no time often with exceptional results. Here’s how to prepare delicious and fresh shrimp salad with zucchini.

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Here’s a light recipe, perfect for this spring and Easter. This is the lamb with asparagus, a vegetable rich in vitamins and also perfect for those who want to lose weight in a balanced way. A simple dish that will be implemented for a great Easter dinner throughout lightness. If you do not like lamb you can replace with another variety of meat, the sauce with the asparagus is really delicious and light. Here’s the complete recipe for your dish.

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The diet of Penelope Cruz has been very effective, because immediately after pregnancy is back in shape. Let’s see how did this star, what are the secrets of her beauty. It is obvious that mother nature does its part. Penelope turned to Pierre Dunkan, the father of the famous Dukan diet we often talked about and managed to lose 15 pounds without giving up breast-feed her son. In fact, I turn to women who have just given birth: ladies waiting to go on a diet before weaned the baby.

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Today I present to you a perfectly balanced diet to prepare for the test suit: it is a program that allows ample room for fruits and vegetables. There is still no long summer and the proof suit, but it’s already time to start to implement your strategies for losing weight to stay in shape. A lot of fruit and vegetables, say goodbye to bad habits and of course a bit ‘motion here is what are the trump cards for a perfect body. We see a balanced weekly program.

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There are so many people who wonder if the diet of Nutella exists. Sorry if I smile, but do not think there is a need for much imagination to know that the answer is no. There is also a reason (even more). First of all is awfully fat and then these schemes are not recommended because single issue is not good for health: our bodies to keep fit requires a varied and rich nutrition. It is a disappointment, I know, mainly because it is so good.

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Lose weight in 7 days ? Well you can, mostly to eliminate the swelling and that pair of chiletti annoying that prevent us from closing the jeans. Nothing miraculous, but it sure is a diet suitable for those who already fit enough and must dispose of a few weeks of feeding a bit rich. Since the spring has exploded and we dress less, we immediately notice that roll into those more or centimeters lower back excess that we had not seen before. Do not panic, if you follow this menu for seven days and make a good physical activity, at least 30 minutes a day to walk or jog or gym, you will see that come back in shape without damaging health and will launch a Mediterranean diet rich in gently and balanced to get the morality test without fear.

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