Top 13 Health Benefits of Oranges: No Wonder They’re So Popular!
February 1, 2011 by Perfect Shape
Filed under Fresh Posts, Fruits
Oranges are some very popular fruits among North Americans and Europeans. Orange juice in particular is pretty common and massively consumed. Americans drinks about 2.5 times more orange juice than apple juice. But have you ever thought what exactly the health benefits of oranges are? One orange contains all the daily requirements of Vitamin C. It is rich in fiber, folate, calcium and vitamin B6. So, we could say that oranges are packed with nutrients…but wait, there’s more: 1. Oranges are rich in fibres The fibres in oranges are good for the digestive system and relieving constipation. Fibres also reduce…Read the Rest
10 Reasons to Eat Dark Chocolate
January 31, 2011 by Perfect Shape
Filed under Food, Fresh Posts
Chocolate. It dates back since 1500 BC. The Olmec Indians, the Maya and Aztec civilizations were using cocoa beans. Columbus brought it to Spain in the early 1500s after which it spread thought Europe. The beans were grinded and a beverage was made out of them. In 1874, the first chocolate bar was made and in 1929 cocoa powder was being manufactured. Nowadays it still remains one of the most delicious treats you can have. But is it healthy? How do you choose your chocolate? Do you prefer white chocolate? Do you like it with peanuts or strawberries? Normal chocolate…Read the Rest
What do Wine, Peanuts, Blueberries and Chocolate Have in Common?
January 28, 2011 by Perfect Shape
Filed under Food, Fresh Posts
What do Wine, Peanuts, Blueberries and Chocolate have in common? These seemingly unrelated foods have more in common than you may think. They all bring a set of health benefits consisting in speeding up the metabolism, helping in weight loss, anti-aging action and anti-cancer properties. This is due to a certain substance found in wine, peanuts, blueberries and chocolate, called resveratrol. Resveratrol has become quite popular nowadays thanks to its amazing health benefits. It is believed that the French, despite having the one of the most fat-rich cuisine in the world, have significantly lower levels of cholesterol than most Americans…Read the Rest
5 Products to Avoid for a Healthy Skin
January 12, 2010 by Perfect Shape
Filed under Fresh Posts, Skin
The basic nutrition rules are also valid for the aspect of our skin. Color, texture and tonus of the skin are all the result of constant consumption of vitamins, minerals, essential fatty acids etc. It doesn’t matter how many creams and lotions we use if we eat improper. So…what we eat is written on our skin! Here are 5 of the most damaging products for our skin: 1. Sugar Sugar makes you look older. It doesn’t only make you fat, but also destroys important elements within our bodies. Most vulnerable to such damage are collagen and elastin fibres, which keep…Read the Rest








