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Spelt

Spelt is an old variety of cereals that is rich in dietary fiber and some vitamins and minerals which are not found in wheat.
It contains all the B group vitamins (except vitamin B 12). Also, spelt contains 7-8 times more calcium, magnesium, phosphorus, and selenium than other cereals. Those minerals from spelt can be fully absorbed into the body. Spelt contains a considerable amount of zinc and has a relatively low glycemic index, which helps to maintain normal blood sugar levels. Because of its excellent nutritional characteristics, traditional cultures used food products of spelt to recover and regain strength after an illness or a major effort.

Compared to wheat, spelt has several advantages.

Start Your Day With a Glass of Orange Juice!

With our morning meal we should take almost a quarter of daily needs for all the nutrients. But do we really do this? Mostly do not. All our excuses why we (maybe) skip breakfast are not enough to cover the fact that we should drink at least a glass of pure fruit juice. All fresh fruit juices are extremely rich in phytonutrients, which protect us from many diseases but the most of them are contained in orange juice. It has even sixty phytonutrients  among them most flavonoids, natural antioxidants, responsible for the health of the cardiovascular and immune systems. A glass of orange juice provides 110 kcal and meets the average daily requirement for vitamin C. It is a ood source of potassium, folacin and thiamin (B1), and contains vitamin B6, niacin and magnesium. It has been scientifically proven that natural orange juice raises HDL (good) cholesterol: after 12 weeks of taking morning glass of orange juice the ratio of good and bad cholesterol can be improved in favor of the good as much as 16 percent!

There are also many other benefits of drinking orange juice:

* It helps to regulate digestion, because dietary fiber from fruit juices provide better bowel motility.

Pears – The Gift of The Gods

This fruit from Central Asia and Persia is not only tasty and juicy, but also beneficial to the body. There are many different types, so they can be found at markets and supermarkets almost throughout the whole year, although their main ripening period is from August to October. They belong to the same family of fruits like apples and quince. Depending on the type, pears can be yellow, green, brown or red.

There are many benefits of pears:
*Pear is a good source of vitamin C. It is well known, but it is useful to repeat – this vitamin is a powerful tool in fighting colds, because it stimulates white blood cells that fight infection, directly kills many bacteria and viruses, and also regenerates cells.
*It also contains vitamin E – a powerful antioxidant.
*There are A-and B-vitamins (thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, folic acid), potassium, pectin, iron, iodine and calcium.
*The consumption of pears is often recommended by nutritionists because of the low calorie content (50kcal per 100g) and because it is a stomach-friendly fruit. The pear juice can ease gastritis and it contributes to the strong and healthy bones.
*Pectin from pears helps digestion, stimulates the functioning of the intestines, prevents constipation and it is ideal to detoxify the body.
*Consumption is often recommended to patients with atherosclerosis and patients with problems with kidney.
*Pear juice is also a good drink for those with cardiovascular problems.
*Iron form pears enhances the red blood cells and reduces blood cholesterol levels.
*Pears help purify the blood, and thus relieve rheumatic pains.
*The consumption of this fruit helps to prevent cardiovascular disease and diseases of intestinal tract.