If the wave of a healthy lifestyle has swept over you too, we advise you to read the list of useful terms that will certainly come in handy.
Detox
Recently, the word "detox" has supplanted the concept of "diet". All self-respecting stars, from Gwyneth Paltrow to Madonna, do not miss the opportunity to talk about their detox programs.
Detox is a detoxification procedure that can be done in a variety of ways. The easiest one is to eat detox foods. Cleansing processes in the body are triggered by green leafy vegetables, citrus fruits, artichokes, sauerkraut (a great prebiotic), kefir or Greek yogurt. If this food is far from your daily diet, then it makes sense to arrange a complete “cleaning” of the body with the help of detox juices. Some brands specialize in creating multi-day nutrition programs with only minimally cooked juices.
Another popular destination is detox retreats (for example, in India, Bali or South America), during which you not only eat right, but also regularly meditate, do massage, and cleanse your body and mind.
Gluten
The phrase “gluten free” is as popular as the phrase “contains no preservatives”. Healthy lifestyle adherents still managed to draw the attention of many people to the content of vegetable protein (gluten) in cereals. The fact is that some organisms are very sensitive to gluten. Once in the intestines, gluten smoothes the villi on it and thereby complicates the process of digesting vitamins and minerals. Gluten intolerance can lead to the development of celiac disease, symptoms of which are anemia, wasting and diarrhea.
Coconut oil
Coconut oil is rightfully considered a superfood that can be used for personal care and even for preparing healthy meals. Bring one bottle of oil with you on holiday. It helps a lot if you get burned. And this natural oil is advised to be applied to the skin of girls in position to avoid the appearance of stretch marks. Coconut oil can be used to make hair masks and body scrubs, and can be added to healthy raw candy.
Spirulina
Spirulina is very popular among adherents of healthy eating. This seaweed contains a large amount of protein, chlorophyll, a detoxifying agent, vitamins B1 and B8, and folic acid. One is also good because it can serve as a biologically active food supplement, or it can be a full-fledged part of the diet: spirulina powder is very convenient to add to smoothies, and crunchy algae plates are chopped and sprinkled on salad.
Organic
The organic label is found not only on food, but even on clothing. For example, knowledgeable people will prefer organic cotton to ordinary cotton. If we consider organic matter in the context of a healthy diet, then we are talking about products grown without the use of pesticides, nitrates and antibiotics and the production process of which did not harm the environment. In all cases, a special green mark on the packaging indicates the organic properties of a product, but you can always use specialized resources to check the status of a particular product.
Witgrass
This year, whitgrass shots have become part of the menu of the most progressive healthy lifestyle cafes. This is because young shoots of wheat contain a large amount of vitamins A, C and B, iron, calcium and amino acids. Whitgrass is available fresh or as a powder that can be added to smoothies.
Parabens
Parabens are acid esters that are often found in cosmetics. They function as preservatives - they protect shampoos, creams and decorative cosmetics from bacteria and mold. But the rejection of parabens in the composition of organic products is associated with research carried out by European scientists. It is believed that parabens accumulate in the body and lead to endocrine system problems.
Taping
Taping came to everyday life from professional sports. Sportsmen all over the world use special adhesive plasters to eliminate pain syndromes and recover from injuries. For those involved in fitness, the simplest ways of kinesio taping also take place. Tapes should be applied to the place of pain during overvoltage, to spasm the collar zone, after training, if you feel pain in the joints.
Cale
Despite the fact that in our latitudes this vegetable is considered a delicacy, it is one of the types of common forage cabbage. Moreover, it is underestimated, because the keil contains calcium, magnesium, a whole complex of vitamins, chlorophyll, antioxidants and, of course, fiber. Feel free to add kale to salads, juices and soups. The body will be grateful!
Shea Butter
Shea butter or shea butter is one of the most popular ingredients in modern cosmetics. This component really has a lot of useful properties. It nourishes and moisturizes the skin, slows down the aging process and stimulates cell regeneration. The main feature of shea is that it works throughout the day if you apply the product to the skin in the morning.
