The high content of vitamins, macro-and macro, make the pineapple in a fruit antioxidant, therefore neutralizes free radicals and prevents damage generated in the body.

The pineapple or pineapple (Ananas comosus) is a perennial herb of the family of the bromeliads from South America carrying and low hard and lanceolate leaves up to one meter long, which bears fruit once every two years producing a single fruit fragrant and sweet.

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How the heart beats per minute? There is no doubt that the heart is the organ on which life depends, though it is only a small muscle and hollow.

Operation of the human heart

• The heart has four chambers: left and right atria and left and right ventricles. The sides, both left and right are completely separated from each other. The atria are the upper chambers of the thin wall that receive blood from the veins. The ventricles are the lower chambers.

• However, the deoxygenated blood from the body enters the right atrium through the vena cava, and then passes into the right ventricle, which pumps it through the pulmonary artery to the lungs.

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Food TodayDebit the increasing prevalence of overweight and obesity in Europe, the role of certain carbohydrates, like sugar, is often the subject of hotly contested debates. Here are some facts about the role of carbohydrates, sugars and sugar in our diet.

Carbohydrates, sugars and sugar

There are two main types of carbohydrates: sugars and starches. Both provide the same amount of energy Continue Reading

One Touch Ultra Mini Glucometer is the latest meter from LifeScan and replaces all their existing meters. The great thing about this particular meter is that it can be used to test via the fingers or the arm.

Testing via the arm can be less painful, but possibly less accurate, so it is important to follow the instructions, and discuss this option with your doctor before relying on the readings.

The blood glucose monitoring meter has a large easy-to read display and automatic 14 and 30-day averaging. The One Touch Ultra Mini Glucometer boasts of a 150-test memory with date and time. The meter measures in mg/dl Continue Reading

You may wonder why it’s so important to test your blood sugar every day. Sometimes you may think that the doctor is more focused on the hemoglobin A1C and isn’t as interested in the daily blood sugar results. You also might not be motivated to check your blood glucose if you don’t understand how you can benefit from the information. Continue Reading

Bayer Diabetes Care has launched new Contour USB blood glucose meter in the UK and Ireland. It comes with a ‘plug and play’ technology and a built-in USB that can be inserted directly into a computer.

The meter provides users with instant access to their blood glucose test results whilst ‘on-the-go’, helping them to manage their condition more effectively and in a way that suits their modern lifestyle. Continue Reading