That old tactic female to win the man by the stomach is the newest discovery of men to get closer to the heart of women. That's right, men in the kitchen! And they even have specific names: Now, in addition to metrossexual, the modern man can also be a gastrossexual!

This new target man today, consists of a new tribe, formed by men who like to cook and advantage of this talent for attracting the admiration of his beloved, especially those who do not cook very well known, a fact that is quite common now due the strong integration of women in the labor market.

According to research done recently by the Future Foundation, English institution that makes the market study, 48% of British respondents said that they learn cooking makes the person more attractive. The same study showed that 23% of men studied, confirm that go to cooking with ulterior motives, trying to seduce a partner. What woman would not be flattered to see her boyfriend (or future) in the kitchen doing the most varied combinations between food and drink, inventing dishes, innovating all the menu to satisfy it, and perhaps even preparing meals customized to your needs and wills, since the dishes lights up the most glamuorosos.

The gastrossexuais are not only trying to impress the superficial, they are professional in the matter, as long courses of simple cooking up undergraduate courses in the area. The courses of kitchen diet and light have also attracted many men. Before only women worry about calories and food quality, today men are also concerned about the health and wanting to take the best that nature has to offer the benefit to your health.

Really a man so skilled draws more attention for women in the kitchen, because it is not just the charm of seeing a man cooking, serving and then ... (finally, use your imagination for the outcome of the scene) but also the pleasure of having a man interesting, intelligent, well informed and romantic, showing all his manhood in an environment (called) as female.

But women can not be much cheer, because the research institute of English suggests that enthusiasm in the kitchen is not reflected in other household chores!

A few months ago I wrote an article on hydration explaining the correct way to hydrate before, during and after physical activity, in addition to its importance in the exercises.
Yet again I am writing on the subject, to reinforce to readers the importance of water in our lives, because the heat is coming and especially at this time we should give attention to the intake of liquids.
Despite the water not supply energy as carbohydrates, for example, it has a key role in the formation of energy, energy due to reactions that occur in their environment, so the great need for adequate intake of water to maintain the vigor and energy during physical activity.
The extra energy produced during the exercises cause a warming body, raising the internal temperature. Profuse sweating is the way used by the body to get rid of that extra temperature. On hot days of summer sweat more and more water is lost by sweat and there is no adequate hydration, the dehydration that can occur among other symptoms, leads to a decrease in the performance of the exercises and so we feel exhausted more quickly.
Symptoms of dehydration can be seen early, however, depending on the degree of dehydration can occur serious consequences. Some of the milder signs of dehydration are: fatigue, loss of appetite, reddish skin, intolerance to heat, dizziness, dark urine with strong odor, and dry cough.
The signs most serious, may occur trouble swallowing, lethargy, lack of coordination wrinkled skin, eyes funds and blurred vision, pain when urinating, skin sensitivity, muscle spasm and to frenzy.
Keeping hydrated not only requires the ingestion of water, but you can consume fruits and vegetables that contain about 75% to 90% water in its composition to be absorbed during digestion. Juices, tea, milk and sports drinks are also good ways to maintain adequate hydration, but it is not enough to keep the body hydrated. You need to eat 8 to 10 glasses of pure water a day and even more to replace the liquids lost in physical exercise.
The water can even help keep us thin, so indirect, of course. Because the kidneys are responsible for filtering the waste products of the body, need a certain amount of water and failing that, the liver ends up "helping" the kidneys to carry out such filtering, but the liver is responsible (among many other functions) by fats raise the reserve to generate energy and to perform functions he needs extras, he will not perform its task of burning fat to be appropriate, therefore, the burning of fat is compromised.
This is just another of several qualities of water, its importance goes much further, however like to make just a reminder (even as an alert) so that this summer you abuse the water and liquids, such as coconut water, for example, great to refresh and rehydrate in hot days.
Enjoy the summer that is close, with considerable health and provision!

For more information about health, always consult a professional in the area.
Juliana Garcia - nutritionist: julianagarcia@terra.com.br

There are times you heard about the importance of adequate nutrition to promote health, quality of life and good performance in sports. Studies and more studies every year, show that in addition to the direct relationship between healthy eating and living quality, nutrition also has key role in aesthetics.
Women are the main target of the cosmetic companies, clinics and even the aesthetics of the food industries that develop lines of products geared just to them. However, the male interest in caring for the appearance has drawn the attention of industry and occupational health and aesthetics.
I have patients in the office men seeking guidelines that go beyond to maintain the weight or gain muscle mass. Today they also are concerned both with the aesthetics seeking more power in an ally to take a good look and a major concern of these men vain is the care with the skin.
The acne is still one of the major towns, which if not addressed and prevented, can leave marks on the skin difficult to erase. It is the result of an increase in sebaceous secretion associated with obstruction of the opening of the follicle pilosebáceo generating carnations, which through the proliferation of microorganisms, resulting in the characteristic inflammation of the bones.
There are four degrees of severity of acne and the areas most affected are the face and the anterior and posterior regions of the chest. Its biggest peak incidence occurs between 16 and 19 years for boys and among its causes have to heredity, hormonal activity triggered at puberty, hyperactivity of the sebaceous glands and bacterial irritation.

The feed can contribute to an improvement in acne degrees lighter and also in preventing them through the consumption of foods rich in vitamins and minerals, and adequate intake of water and liquids daily.
Consuming food sources of vitamin C, A and B complex may help in the fight against the bones, see the function of each nutrient:

• Vitamin A: reduces the production of tallow.
• Vitamin C: antioxidant and anti-inflammatory.
• Vitamin B2: controls the oils of skin.
• Vitamin B6: hormone regulates metabolism.
• Vitamin B5: serves on the metabolism of AG and sex hormones.
• Fiber: eliminate toxins
• Chlorophyll: Detoxifying

The minerals also have important role in this battle:

• Calcium, phosphorus and magnesium: maintain the balance of Blood
• Sulfur: healing
• Selenium: Antioxidant + vit E
• Manganese: anti-inflammatory action.
• Zinc: healing and regeneration of tissues, anti-inflammatory action.
• Dairy: low fat levels - reduce the fat by eliminating pores

Green tea is also a good antioxidant that repels the bacteria that cause the bones and reduces inflammation and can be consumed about 4 to 5 cups per day, hot or cold.
Avoid fatty foods like fried food, snacks and sweets in general also is another important guideline to be followed.
There are many treatments for acne and currently the clinics for aesthetic are very well trained to do this kind of treatment, even for the male audience that has been gaining more and more space within these centers of beauty. So far the penalty is worth knowing that there are methods to combat this evil.
Food is one of factors that deserve attention in combating acne and should always be considered along with treatment, so we always look for a professional to guide you better.

For more information about health, always consult a professional in the area.

Juliana Garcia - nutritionist: julianagarcia@terra.com.br

It is difficult to maintain a balanced diet, healthy and diverse, that meets the recommendations of nutrients nowadays, where time, or rather the lack of time, hinders the search for the quality of life. In all media, we have information about new products, food and novelties in the world of healthy eating, but not always know what, how and why certain products consuming and sometimes not have enough information to do so.
So I decided to put short, descriptive and functional, and consume products that are beneficial to health and easy to be incorporated into the daily diet.

Flaxseed: It is considered a functional food because it contains elements that may reduce the risk of certain diseases and their continued use can provide increased protection and reduction of organic rate of cellular aging.
Some studies say that flaxseed may help lower cholesterol levels due to high levels of soluble fiber and the presence of monounsaturated fatty acids, but there are other studies which are studied other properties of the food, as an aid in weight reduction, improvement of Digestive system, nervous system, immune, cardiovascular, among other functions.
The flaxseed is rich in Omega 3, and B complex vitamins, vitamin C, E and other minerals such as iron, zinc, potassium, magnesium, phosphorus and calcium.
The best way to consume that product is in powdered form to be better absorbed and have the possibility to be added to vitamins, yoghurts, salads, pasta and vegetables refogadas of breads, etc..

Sesame: The sesame is rich in vitamin A, B1, B2, E, niacin, calcium, phosphorus, iron, magnesium, copper, chromium, fiber and unsaturated fatty acids that help in reducing cholesterol.
The lecithin, found in large quantities in food, facilitates the dissolution of fat in water, preventing the cholesterol deposits on the walls of arteries.
It also contains protein of high biological value, formed by 15 amino acids.
The sesame can be added to bodies of breads, biscuits, snacks, salads and vegetables refogadas.

Quinua: The quinua, also called the quinua Real, is an excellent food of plant origin with high nutritional value. It is rich in protein and large amounts of vitamins such as B complex, vitamins C, E, and minerals such as iron, phosphorus and calcium.
It helps in the reduction of gastrointestinal problems in the integrity of the immune system, the regulation of cardiovascular functions in the process of healing, as the standard prostate, in control of anemia, urinary problems, liver problems, malnutrition, osteoporosis, among others.
It can be consumed with added vitamins or fruit and yogurt.

Barm: It is extracted from the fermentation of cereals. It is an excellent source of B complex vitamins that help regulate the intestinal bacterial flora and its. It also contains copper and selenium, and it is natural protector against radiation and pollution.
You can use 1 spoon of coffee a day of yeast, mixed in juice or water.

Whole Wheat: It is one of most cereals consumed in the world, good source of complex carbohydrates, fiber, protein and vitamins. It is also a source of glutamic acid, good for the reasoning
It is found in breads, pasta, rice, flour, biscuits and so on.

By adding these products in the daily diet you will increase your intake of important nutrients, which bring great benefits to health, and best of all is that it is super fast and easy to be consumed, it simply adds them to food.

For more information about health, always consult a professional in the area.

Juliana Garcia - nutritionist - julianagarcia@terra.com.br

I have received several e-mails from readers wanting more information on how to achieve an increase in muscle mass and loss of body fat, so I decided to do this post in an attempt to respond to questions from all or almost all.

First we must make it clear that any articles posted here, replacing a consultation with a professional in the area, but only directs those who have doubts or has no knowledge on sports nutrition and feeding practice is in the wrong order.

The strength training develops the muscles and to be done you must provide the material to the agency for this development: carbohydrates, proteins and fats. Many practitioners of physical activity believe that ingesting a large amount of protein (typically much higher than their daily needs ), Your muscles will grow more. One of the problems of eating high amounts of protein is that excess fat can be accumulated and, in addition to overload the kidneys can cause damage to them.

The proteins have an important role in the diet (mainly of who coaches strong), because working in the construction and repair of muscle tissue after exercise. With the increased intensity of training, you need extra protein to support muscle growth and this represents on average 1.6 grams of protein per kilogram of body weight.

Supplementation of protein is important but we must not ever forget the carbohydrate, nutrient more than necessary for the formation of muscles, as I said in another article.

The carbohydrate is responsible for maintaining the stockpile of glycogen so that the body uses protein to build muscle. When there is not enough carbohydrate in the diet, especially before and after the training, the body starts to oxidize the proteins of tissues, including muscle tissue for achieving energy needs.

A diet with approximately 70% carbohydrates ensure a better utilization of protein in building muscle and therefore gain more mass.

To lose body fat while gaining more muscle mass is not an easy task. The ideal thing is a win each time, ie, the first gain in mass and then the loss of fat. What happens is that for anyone who wants to promote an increase in lean body mass together with a training force is necessary to add 500 to 1000Kcal a day, and so is the inevitable increase in body fat. For "dry" the extra fat the ideal is to make an energy-restricted diet (approximately 500kcal less) and maintain the resistance training with carbohydrate before, during and after the training, according to the intensity of training to maintain muscle (already won).

The menu being followed or foods that must be avoided is nothing different from everything I have said in other articles here on the blog, but it is always worth remembering:

• Avoid fatty foods like fried food, cream, meat fat with apparent, embedded, etc.

• Add 6 meals a day

• Ingest 2 liters of water a day

• Avoid fried food and prefer the baked, grilled, boiled etc.

• Avoid soft drinks and beer (especially with the meals)

• Beware of candy

• Consume adequate servings of fruit, vegetables and legumes every day, preferring always fresh foods and well preserved to ensure a good intake of vitamins and minerals.

There are some in the market supplements that can contribute to the gain of muscle mass as: whey protein, BCAA, maltodextrin, liquid amino acids, among others, but it is necessary and important to consult with a professional nutritionist, because he, through an assessment detailed and comprehensive knowledge will give the best supplement for you.

To achieve the desired results no miracle unless the balanced diet. Yes, it is a slow, but effective and definitive. Who knows if food and disciplined as it should of course reach its goal successfully.

For more information about health, always consult a professional in the area.

Juliana Garcia - nutritionist - julianagarcia@terra.com.br

The revised season, edition 539, as a matter of bringing a new law hood over and this time it is targeting, in the struggle for health, food fat.
Well, as I shall find that many nutritionists love the news, it was that we needed to compel people to their food as it should etc ... but not quite.

Actually I quite agree with the law and dry with the ban on smoking in all enclosed environments collectives. Okay, I agree that everyone knows about his life and makes it what you want, drink, smoke, a enfim each is responsible for his own life. But in both cases (drinking and smoking) will interfere with the life and health of others, are causing accidents by drunk driving or smoking near people who are forced to inhale the smoke of cigarettes of others.

Already in the case of consuming fatty foods, the government would establish a deadline, between 3 and 5 years, so that 100% of food produced in the country no longer use trans fat (fat obtained by the addition of a molecule of hydrogen to vegetable oil makes a it solid) and the World Health Organization recommends that only 1% of the calories consumed daily and has resulted in trans fats.
The government argues that the trans fat, among other factors, causes an increase in bad cholesterol (LDL), and it increases spending on hospitalizations, surgeries and treatments of diseases resulting from poor nutrition.
It is correct that spending on health would be much smaller if people are aware and have a more healthy diet, but in my opinion is not banning the consumption of fatty foods that will resolve the health of people, because in that case who eat, will eat in their homes anyway.
The ideal would be a work of prevention and awareness of the population, the government is investing in prevention through nutrition education can achieve the same goals without interfering and controlling people's lives.

For more information about health, always consult a professional in the area.

Juliana Garcia - nutritionist - julianagarcia@terra.com.br

The terms of cover of Men's Health magazine edition No. 28, this month, I drew attention: "The Diet of the Abdomen," and I am as curious as nutritionist, I was just opening the magazine to read and know what it is that "Amazing" diet that promises a curvy tummy!
However, when I read the 6 guidelines of the diet, I was looking for that miracle has nothing, even less of novelty, not only for that I am nutritionist, but to a knowledgeable party which cares about maintaining an adequate diet and healthy .
Actually the subject matter of basic processes and important that all daily nutritional guides in their offices, but many people think "too basic" and leave frustrated because the expected miracle of the diets.
Maybe it was a good idea to start the securities attractive to the guidelines simple but very important that we try to incorporate both in people's lives. Of course, I do not see these issues of magazines such as threats to my profession, quite the contrary, if miracle diets solve the problem of people, nobody would need more follow-up and nutritional assessment, but is not the case ...
Not that this is the case in matters mentioned here, (The Diet of the abdomen), because the diet advice miracle despite the title, so uncertain, it is healthy habits and as I said before, myself oriented in my office.
The diet consists of the magazine on 6 guidelines:

• Guideline 1: make 6 meals daily. (no novelty for now)
• Guideline 2: drink shakes (here refer to the importance that both ally that helps in weight loss as the gain of muscle mass, but should be well targeted to consume the shake most appropriate for each individual)
• Guideline 3: know what you drink and what to avoid (again here reinforce the excessive consumption of alcohol and the importance of drinking water).
• Guideline 4: keep the focus on food powerful (here they focus on some foods that should be consumed frequently and are functional - but nothing that you will not find in any supermarket, nothing exotic, everything perfectly normal).
• Guideline 5: stop counting (calories! Despite mounting menus with the caloric needs of each patient, nobody goes out with a table on the hand counting calories, but have a measure of quantities and sizes of portions that must be consumed)
• Guideline 6: a meal in a week, forget the previous guidelines (always help that nothing is forbidden, but that the patient has the good sense to consume foods that should be avoided with restraint in order not to lose the focus of your goal).

Besides the 6 guidelines, the matter is also reinforced the role and importance of foods that contribute to some functional to the success of the diet (such as vegetables, almonds, nuts, beans and pulses, milk and dairy, eggs, lean meat, fruit oats, whole breads, olive oil and even whey protein) and should be consumed daily ranging from the alternatives and avoiding foods "imposters".
I think these legal issues that contribute in a positive way with people's health, even to lead a healthy life, have you read the magazine the step-by-step we see so many diets around, porémmmm, readers should be critical and analyze the content of such information, especially when the miracle seems very powerful, because today the health information are everywhere and anyone with common sense is able to be critical with what we read and foremost with their own health!

For more information about health, always consult a professional in the area.

Juliana Garcia - nutritionist - julianagarcia@terra.com.br

I spoke here a lot about the importance of vitamins in the diet and the need for a varied diet and to have an adequate intake of these nutrients. Though not as quoted, but just as important as the vitamins, minerals are essential, because play multiple roles in the body, such as structural constituents of body tissues, organic regulators that control the nerve impulses, activators or regulators of enzymes, muscle activity among others .
Minerals are divided into macro minerals (need to 100mg per day or more) such as calcium, phosphorus, sodium, potassium, magnesium, and sulfur and micro (need for smaller quantities daily) such as iron, zinc, copper, selenium, fluoride , Iodine and others and can be easily obtained through a balanced diet and adequate quantity.
It is important to combine foods in the meals because some minerals in excess can impair the absorption of another as well as their use. Calcium, for example, affect the absorption of iron and its deficiency can lead to anemia. In this case avoid foods like milk, cheese and derivatives at the time of the lunch or dinner, which usually eat beans or other food sources of iron. Similarly, an iron supplementation can affect the absorption of zinc, so it's always important to check with an area of professional (doctor or nutritionist) the actual need for supplemental vitamins and minerals.

The use of minerals in physical activity also deserves special attention, as occurs in sweat loss of water and with it go the minerals and electrolytes that can lead to muscle cramps and can impair the performance of drills, so the repositores hidroeletrolíticos are so used among athletes.

Where can I find some of the most important minerals?

• Calcium - Milk and derivatives, cabbage, seafood, oysters, chicory, beans, lentils.

• Iron - meat, eggs, cereals, legumes, green vegetables.

• Phosphorus - Milk and derivatives, eggs, animal tissue, cereals and legumes

• Magnesium - Milk, legumes, animal tissues, whole grains, vegetables and green leaves.

• Potassium - fruits, legumes and green vegetables. (present in almost all foods)

• Sodium - Milk and derivatives, bread, carrots, spinach (present in almost all foods)

• Zinc - Egg, animal tissues, whole grains, wheat germ

For more information about health, always consult a professional in the area.

Juliana Garcia - nutritionist - julianagarcia@terra.com.br

Another day here posted an article which mentioned the importance of functional foods and their benefits, so today I will give a recipe tasty and high nutritional value and functional development of muscle mass that was drafted by nutritionist Roseli Rossi, an expert in phytotherapy applied to nutrition functional.
Vitamin contains ingredients such as milk and soy extract, grape juice, almonds, wheat germ that own stock combating free radicals and antioxidants contribute to the increase in muscle mass.
Ideal to be consumed after the workout. She feeds, it is quite tasty and nutritious.

More Vitamin Force - Muscle Development

• 1 portion 271kcal/cada
• Ingredients:
• 1 cup light soy milk
• ½ cup of grape juice
• 1 banana
• 4 almonds
• 1 tablespoon of wheat germ
• 1 tablespoon of soy extract

Method of Preparation:
Beat all ingredients in blender to form a homogeneous mixture.

For more information about health, always consult a professional in the area.
Juliana Garcia - nutritionist - julianagarcia@terra.com.br

The magazine Veja this week (edition 2068) brings as regards the cover, a story about "the new cinqüentões", speaking as men (and women too) get to this age group with provision, health and success.
Among other matters, the matter shows that increased by more than 9%, the number of people in the range of 50 years who are adopting healthy living habits and maintaining a more balanced diet.
The men are currently cinqüentões so metrossexuais as a young man of 25 years, but reaching that age appears to be younger?
Is Richard Gere, Edson Celulari and Joseph Mayer (cited in this respect) remain to date the post of galas they are more favored by genetics?
Yes! The nature aid, but at that time of life, but that's not enough. They also have special care with health, maintaining good living habits and of course, adequate food.
The way they eat, (as far as physical activity), it is essential to maintain the youthful appearance and vitality to continue performing the normal activities and to new experiences in this new stage of life!
A escolha dos alimentos certos irá contribuir para uma longa vida, principalmente os chamados alimentos funcionais, que além de satisfazerem às necessidades nutricionais básicas, também desempenham efeitos fisiológicos benéficos combatendo ou prevenindo doenças, resultando em melhor qualidade de vida.
Os antioxidantes (como a vitamina E, C e betacaroteno) assim como as fibras presentes em frutas, verduras, legumes e cereais integrais são exemplos de alimentos funcionais que não podem faltar na dieta habitual, pois seus benefícios vão desde a diminuição do colesterol sanguíneo até a diminuição do risco de câncer e doenças cardiovasculares.
Os Flavonóides encontrados na uva e vinho tinto, as isoflavonas da soja eo ácido graxo ômega 3 dos peixes também possuem papel importante na redução dos níveis de colesterol sanguíneo e diminuem o risco de doenças cardiovasculares, já os pró-bióticos dos iogurtes e leites fermentados auxiliam no equilíbrio da flora intestinal.
Pensando na importância desses alimentos, as indústrias estão hoje produzindo alimentos fortificados com vitaminas e outros nutrientes para exercerem essa função benéfica no organismo, porém normalmente a concentração de nutrientes é baixa, precisando de uma ingestão maior para que se obtenha o efeito positivo mencionado no rótulo, por isso quanto mais natural, equilibrada e variada a alimentação diária, melhor será o aproveitamento desses nutrientes funcionais importantes na manutenção da saúde e longevidade além de ter um custo reduzido em relação aos industrializados.
Por tudo isso se faz importante pensar desde cedo na qualidade de vida , pois aos 50 anos ela ainda está só começando!

Para mais informações sobre saúde, consulte sempre um profissional da área.
Juliana Garcia - nutricionista - julianagarcia@terra.com.br