The guide of good eating, adapt to each pathology
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Do you know that there are specific foods for each pathology? Each of them has different properties that help us cope with situations that sometimes are a uphill battle.
From the Hoffmann Method we want to make things easier for you, so we have created a table based on the advice of Catalina Hoffmann with which you can test your culinary skills while ensuring that your diet doesn´t lack anything. Get ready to exercise your sense of taste!
Illness | Beneficial Foods |
Parkinson |
Food that fight constipation, such as vegetables, for their high content of water and fiber, fruits and whole grain. · Foods rich in vitamin E, such as olive oil or wheat germ. · Foods rich in vitamin C, such as citrus fruits, spinach, pineapple, watermelon, blueberries, strawberries, grapes or celery. · Almonds, for its content in vitamin E, magnesium, protein, fiber, potassium, calcium and phosphorus. · Apple, whose nutrients and fiber are associated with lower cardiovascular risk. · Fish, for its excellent proteins and omega-3 fats, which prevent the formation of thrombi that clog the arteries. · Whole grains, which reduce cholesterol levels and prevent sudden rises in glucose levels |
Stroke |
· Strawberries, rich in phytochemicals, vitamin C, fiber and potassium. · Tea, rich in flavonoids, phytochemicals with antioxidant capacity. · Dark chocolate, also rich in antioxidant flavonoids and magnesium, which reduces the risk of cardiovascular disease. · Tomatoes, especially its sauce, very rich in lycopene, which reduces the antiaggregant capacity of the blood. · Grapes, which help reduce cholesterol. · Foods rich in phosphorus, such as dairy products, lean meats, fish, peas, whole grains and nuts. · Foods rich in carbohydrates, such as cereals, pasta, bread or rice. |
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease |
· Foods rich in vitamins C and E, such as strawberries, oranges, tangerines, grapefruit, kiwis, spinach, Swiss chard, asparagus or green beans. · Blue fish, such as trout, tuna, salmon or bonito. · Foods rich in calcium, such as dairy products (milk, yogurt and cheese), preferably skimmed; nuts and seeds, dried fruit such as figs, dried apricots or dates; citrus fruits and vegetables. |
Osteoporosis |
· Magnesium-rich foods such as cabbages, spinach, almonds, hazelnuts, peas, lentils, lettuce, asparagus, pumpkin, peach or plums. · Foods rich in omega-3 fatty acids, such as blue fish, eggs, olive oil, avocados or nuts. · Legumes, which lower cholesterol and facilitate circulation. · Garlic, which lowers cholesterol and hypertension. · Nuts, which prevent arteriosclerosis and thrombus formation. |
Heart´s disease |
· Blue fish, which prevents the increase of triglycerides in the blood. · Foods rich in vitamin C such as citrus fruits prevent hypertension. · Foods rich in folates, such as Brussels sprouts, beets or spinach. · Foods rich in potassium and low in sodium, such as bananas, potatoes, tomatoes or grapes. Diabetes · Foods that contain sugars but are absorbed little by little, such as legumes or whole grains. · Fruits rich in soluble fiber, such as apples, pears or medlars. |
Diabetes |
· Vegetables in general. · Oatmeal, since it has a lot of soluble fiber and is rich in proteins. · Foods rich in omega-3, like blue fish. · Foods that help the production of insulin, such as celery, asparagus, beans, spinach, wheat germ and brewer's yeast. Liver diseases · Fruits and vegetables in general, as they are easy to digest and rich in antioxidants, especially the artichoke, carrot and beet. |
Liver diseases |
· Milk Thistle, which exerts a reparative function on the liver cells and helps eliminate toxins. · Garlic and onions are bactericidal |
Kidneys diseases |
· Drink a lot of liquids |
Hypothiroidism | · Foods rich in iodine, such as fish, seaweed, shellfish, lentils, tomatoes, aubergines or iodized salt. |
Hyperthiroidism |
· Foods rich in vitamin B, such as whole grains, nuts, vegetables and brewer's yeast. |
Eye´s disease |
· Foods rich in vitamin A, such as carrots, spinach, prunes, dairy apricots or arugula. · Foods rich in vitamin E, such as asparagus, potatos and figs |
To include this table in your menu is very easy. If there are any food that you don´t like, you can change it with another one more tasty. With this simple and delicious way, turn years with health is guaranteed!