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10 Foods That Help Build Muscle Naturally!

  Our muscle mass is built and destroyed every day through various activities. Each day is one of the reasons why the body has to lose "protein" in order to use the muscles and repair worn-out parts of the body. Protein is therefore a nutrient that is very important to our body. What type of protein does the body need? Where can I find it? And how much quantity must be received to be sufficient? Fish Fish is considered one of the foods that are high in protein and packed with various vitamins and minerals that have many health benefits. Importantly, it also contains omega 3 that helps prevent muscle mass loss. Salmon and tuna are the foods that help strengthen muscles the best. Chicken breast Chicken breast is a popular meat for muscle players. Chicken breast can be made into a variety of dishes, such as black pepper chicken breast, chicken breast steak, and even blended chicken breast. People who exercise tend to eat regularly. Chicken breast has a high protein content, maki

How can we drink bubble tea? Keep away from disease.

  Bubble tea is a popular dessert that reaches people of all genders and ages because it is sweet, delicious, cheap and easy to buy. The sweetness and deliciousness of bubble tea come with  serious diseases that can occur to all genders and ages. So, how do we eat bubble tea? Keep away from disease What is bubble milk tea? Bubble milk tea is a sweet, cold drink consisting of tea, milk or fruit tea. The pearls are made from tapioca starch mixed with cocoa, brown sugar, then molded into small pellets. It originated in Taiwan in the 1980s.  At present, the formula has been revised to suit the times, such as adding flavoring to the flavor of milk tea, such as banana milk tea, chocolate milk tea, and mango sticky rice milk tea. There are various toppings such as sweetened condensed milk, cocoa powder, whipped cream, and various flavors of jelly. The pearls themselves have food coloring added to make them look more appetizing or are turned into flute salad jelly.  From all of the above, 1 c

Can I swim during menstruation? & Precautions during menstruation!

The topic of menstruation is still misunderstood in many situations, so we have answers to all your menstruation questions. What is it really like? -Do not swim during menstruation.  Medical professionals rarely recommend swimming during those days of the month because of the risk of vaginal infection more easily than usual. Especially when playing in public pools or the sea where the water is not clean.   In the case of menstruation but really want to swim, it is recommended to do the following to reduce the risk of infection. 1. Wear tampons or menstrual cups instead of sanitary pads because they help absorb menstruation better when in water. In addition, wearing tampons or menstrual cups reduces the spread and transmission of infections through the vagina.   2. Before playing in the water, change your tampon or menstrual cup with a new one every time. 3. After finishing playing in the water, you should change your sanitary pad immediately. Shouldn't be left on for longer than 8

13 food pairs that should not be eaten together!

  Food pairs that should not be eaten together 1.Durian & alcoholic beverages Do not eat durian with alcohol because durian has a lot of sulfur. Sulfur is a substance that dissolves well in alcohol, causing this substance to enter the bloodstream quickly. Resulting in abnormalities in the respiratory system. In addition, when eating durian along with alcoholic beverages, the body will receive an excessive amount of energy, causing the blood sugar level to rise rapidly, and the metabolic process to eliminate waste increases. It can cause flushing, numbness, dizziness and vomiting, or if not taken to the hospital in time, it can be life-threatening. 2.Durian & Soft Drink You should not eat durian with soft drinks because both soft drinks and durian are very sweet foods and have a very high sugar content. When eaten together, the body will receive excessive amounts of sugar. Especially in diabetic patients, it may cause the blood sugar level to be high and have negative effects on

If you want to be tall, you must know!

 Hormones that help with growth or increase height are important:  -Growth hormone, which helps with growth and is very important in increasing height -Thyroid gland, especially the hormone thyroxine, which stimulates bone development. If there is a lack of this hormone, it may cause a short, dwarfed, and disproportionate figure.  -Sex hormones like estrogen and testosterone also help with growth. Especially during puberty because it stimulates the secretion of growth hormone to increase. It also stimulates bones to lengthen, which is why teenagers grow up quickly. Height and things you need to know! Normally, women stop growing taller around the age of 17, while men stop growing taller between the ages of 19 and 25. Causes of short stature  -Hereditary is the most common cause.  - Not eating all 5 food groups during pregnancy and when children are growing. - Lack of regular exercise during childhood or growing up, or exercise in the wrong way. - Stress conditions in which stress has

What should I do with my first period?

 Menstruation is a sign of physical changes in women as they enter reproductive age.   The first menstrual period will come around the age of 12-13 years and menopause will end around the age of 45-60 years. Therefore, you must prepare for menstruation and prepare for when women enter adolescence. Physical development before menstruation   1.Breasts grow larger 2-3 years before menstruation.  2.Genital hair will begin to appear 1-2 years before menstruation.  3.Some women have vaginal discharge or brown stains on their underwear.   Menstrual symptoms   1. Headache  2.Lower abdominal pain  3.Mood swings  4.Acne appears  5.Eat a lot because you are often hungry. How to prepare for the first time? -Prepare external sanitary pads. -Prepare a hot water bag to compress to relieve menstrual cramps. -Prepare NSAIDs for pain relief. -Change sanitary pads every 4 hours. -Keep a journal of your menstrual cycle. Recommended foods during menstruation - Drink enough water.   Recommended amount of wa

Osteoarthritis: Foods you should eat and avoid

  Osteoarthritis is a chronic disease that is common in middle-aged and elderly people. This disease is caused by the friction of the bones beneath the knee joint surface or the wear and tear of the knee joint surface. As a result, it results in knee pain, walking abnormally, deformed knee joints, inconvenience in daily life and may cause disability. Treatment of knee arthritis besides taking medicine, controlling body weight appropriately, exercising to strengthen thigh muscles, and changing sitting positions. Changing eating habits is equally important. What foods should people eat and avoid for osteoarthritis to make their knees stronger? Food you should eat Cow's milk and products from cow's milk Cow's milk and dairy products such as cheese and yogurt are good sources of calcium and vitamin D. which is a nutrient that helps strengthen bones. In addition, cow's milk and cow's milk products also contain protein that helps strengthen muscles. When the bones an

Tips for taking care of women's periods & 20 things you should know about menstruation

  Menstrual irregularities Whether your period is too much, not too much, comes in short periods, or has menstrual cramps that are so severe that you have to stop working. That could be a warning sign of serious disease. Therefore, you should consult a doctor immediately. 20 things you should know about menstruation 1.Normally, girls start menstruating when they reach adolescence, which is around 12-13 years of age. However, it has been found that girls as young as 8 years old have already had their periods. Nowadays, girls tend to have menstruation at a younger age. 2.One factor that causes early menstruation is...obesity. 3.During the first 2 years of menstruation, menstruation tends to be irregular because hormone production is not yet balanced. 4.Normally, the  Menstrual irregularities  occurs every 28 days, but this depends on age. If you're not yet 21 years old, there's usually a gap of about 33 days. When you're 21 years old, there's usually a gap of 28 days. Whe

What can a fart tell?

  Farting can be embarrassing and funny, but it's true. Farting is simply the body's natural process of expelling air or gas through the colon. Every time you eat or drink or even while talking to others. You will be swallowing air without realizing it. Farting in everyday life is therefore not unusual, but many people may be concerned about it. So how often do you fart to be considered normal? And are loud and smelly farts a dangerous sign about your health? How often is farting considered “normal”? Normally, a person who is fit and healthy farts 14-23 times per day. Using this as a measure of fitness, farting more than 23 times in a day is considered "abnormal." This abnormality may be caused by some abnormality within the body. Eating or drinking drinks that cause excessive gas in the body, such as Meat Egg Milk Bean Cheese Cabbage Onion Alcoholic beverages Carbonated or gas beverages Rice bran Sweetener sorbitol  Therefore, to prevent conditions and diseases relat

14 foods to nourish the liver : Eat right and your liver will be strong.

The “liver” is one of the important organs that filters waste and removes toxins from the body. If you eat unhealthy food, it can have a negative effect on your liver. If the liver doesn't function properly, the liver is weak, or if there is fatty liver or cirrhosis, it will cause abnormalities in various systems that can be life-threatening, so before being at risk for liver disease. We should nourish and care for the liver to be healthy and pay more attention to eating foods that nourish the liver. Including changing behavior to keep the liver healthy. Foods that nourish and restore the liver to be strong. -Root vegetables such as cabbage will help increase glutathione in the body. It helps detoxify and nourish the liver very well. Broccoli and sweet potatoes that contain Glucosinolates  help stimulate the liver to produce anti-toxin enzymes and digestive enzymes. -Carrots , an orange vegetable that is packed with various vitamins, including vitamins A, B1, B2, C, D and K. It a

Benefits of a plant-based diet and precautions

  What is plant based? In principle, eating a plant-based diet is eating food that emphasizes vegetables, fruits, spices, herbs, nuts, and grains that are not refined or minimally refined. These are natural foods that are not processed or minimally processed. Eating a plant-based diet is an option for people who want to supplement with protein but want to avoid meat protein sources. At present, there are many processed plant-based products, such as Plant Based Protein or Plant Based Meat, which do not contain meat, milk, eggs or honey and retain their nutritional value. What are plant-based food sources? -Dried beans (Beans) such as soybeans, mung beans, black beans, red beans, chickpeas, lentils, which are complex carbohydrates, high in protein and dietary fiber that help in excretion. Helps reduce the absorption of fat. It also helps maintain blood sugar levels well. - Nuts such as almonds, walnuts, chestnuts, pistachios, peanuts, sweet nuts that are low in carbohydrates. It is high

Does drinking lots of water cause edema?

  How does edema occur? Can it be prevented?      Many people have probably experienced swelling after waking up in the morning. You can notice a swollen face, swollen hands and feet, swollen bags under the eyes, or a bloated stomach , even though previously you ate normally. Never had symptoms like this before But after 2-3 days the swelling went away on its own. Soon it will come back again. What causes these symptoms and how can they be separated from obesity ? What is Edema? Edema is a condition in which the body is dehydrated. This causes the cells in the body to store more water under the skin than normal. Edema occurs naturally and can disappear on its own because the body will always adapt to return to normal. What causes edema? The main cause of edema comes from abnormalities in the body at the cellular level that is unable to maintain water balance in the body or is in a state where the body is dehydrated. Therefore, more water is stored than usual. The root causes of the pro

Benefits of meditation for your mental health

  Benefits of meditation  and how to meditate effectively Origin of meditation The practice of meditation has been around for many thousands of years. Initially the goal was tied to religion to achieve meditation and access to the mystical power of life. Times have changed and meditation has become a way to relieve stress and anxiety that we are all familiar with these days. Benefits of meditation Meditation is based on the principle of merging the body and mind. Makes those who meditate feel relaxed both physically and mentally. Even just a short period of meditation is quite beneficial and is also a technique that helps with mental and emotional therapy very well. -Increase awareness of things in front of you and be mindful of the present. -Open new perspectives in dealing with stressful situations -Increase stress management skills -Helps the brain be more clear. -Reduces negative emotions -Increase patience and tolerance -Promote imagination and creativity Types of meditation Which