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The arrival of summer heat can cause some discomfort in the legs, especially women, who tend to be more prone to conditions such as varicose veins, spider veins, swelling or fluid retention. Good nutrition is essential for the health of our body so it is advisable to pay particular attention to what we eat and drink as they will directly influence on him.

How does being overweight in the health of the legs?

The overweight / obesity are among the leading causes of varicose veins. Furthermore, directly influence the appearance of spider veins, swelling or fluid retention. If we maintain a proper diet help to maintain a weight that facilitates the movement of the legs. For this, the best diet is also to adjust the calorific value to achieve the ideal weight, provides a very low fat but with enough fiber intake.

Foods to Avoid
To prevent poor circulation in the legs and the appearance of cellulite is advisable not to drink alcohol, and if it occasionally, should be in moderation. Nor is recommended to consume saturated fats such as cream, butter or fried foods or sweets, candy, pastry or kneaded canned foods in general. It is very important to reduce salt intake from the diet in order to prevent fluid retention.

The recommended
The main recommendation in preventing these problems is to eat healthy. To this should include both fruit and vegetables daily and increase protein consumption of “high biological value” as lean meats, egg whites or lean dairy. Citrus fruits increase the supply of vitamin C and antioxidants, the latter are responsible for protecting the body from free radicals that cause cell damage or death. If we consume foods that provide antioxidants, we are working to slow the aging process and preventing some diseases.

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Can I trust nutrition information I get from newspapers and magazines?
Nutrition tips from different sources can sometimes conflict with each other. You should always check with your doctor first.

Also, keep in mind this advice:

* Comes to nutrition there is no “magic wand“. Short-term diets may help you lose weight but are difficult to follow and may even be unhealthy in the long term.
* Good nutrition does not come in a vitamin pill. You can take a vitamin pill to make sure you are getting enough vitamins and minerals, but your body benefits the most from eating healthy foods.
* Eat a variety of foods is best for your body. Learn to try new foods.
* The stories that people have used a diet program or product, especially in television commercials and news programs-which are really long-commercial are advertisements. Remember that the weight re-gain and other problems that occur after someone has completed a program is something he never talked about in those ads.

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