THE BENEFITS OF A HEALTHY LIFESTYLE

The immune system plays a fundamental role for our body. It is in fact necessary to take care of it and keep it in good form. To do this, you need to follow a healthy diet and lead a healthy lifestyle.

Our immune system can be kept in an optimal state by abandoning bad habits and adopting a healthier life characterised by regular activity, trying to reduce stress, and following a proper diet.

HOW TO LEAD A HEALTHY LIFESTYLE

First, it should be specified that adopting a healthy lifestyle means giving up smoking, following a good diet, and getting enough

exercise. Here are some tips to get you started:

• Watch what you eat.

• Read the product labels carefully: it may contain ingredients that can trigger the onset of various diseases.

• Choose a varied diet that includes fruits and vegetables as these are good sources of fibre. Also, antioxidants, vitamins, mineral salts, white meats, legumes, and fish.

• Maintain a healthy weight: weight gain is often associated with increased risk of various diseases.

• Avoid smoking or quit smoking.

• Exercise regularly.

• It is generally recommended to avoid living a sedentary lifestyle.

• Since stress also negatively affects the immune system, it is important to keep it under control or even try to eliminate any sources of stress.

In this sense, relaxation techniques such as yoga can be useful.

Here, physical activity can also help. It has been shown that physical activity reduces stress levels and promotes a general feeling of well-being.

HOW TO MAINTAIN A HEALTHY LIFESTYLE

Palazzo Fiuggi offers various programmes that aim to change one's lifestyle by encouraging healthy choices and physical activity.

Above all, however, we focus on helping you maintain this new lifestyle.

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CLIMATE CHANGE TODAY

mate change changes the conditions of the Earth. Rising temperatures have been widely documented and today represent a worldwide emergency.

The past 7 years have been the hottest ever.

The hot and dry conditions then led to the outbreak of numerous fires which resulted in an increase in pollution and a reduction in air quality due to the high amount of carbon emissions.

Carbon dioxide concentrations and methane levels have risen to unprecedented values.

THE CONSEQUENCES FOR HUMANS

This type of change does not just have a strong impact on the planet. Mankind also suffers the consequences. One cannot think otherwise.

Some consequences of mankind’s activity might include:

• Increased asthma due to atmospheric pollution. Since the situation does not seem to be improving, it is expected that climate change will also impact pollen concentrations.

• Air pollution also leads to skin ageing of the entire body. It creates dryness, fragility, and opacity in the skin.

• Smog can cause redness, burning, and dry eyes.

• malattie legate al caldo: andando così tanto ad aumentare le temperature il Heat-related diseases: now that temperatures are continually increasing, the risk of heat stroke, heat cramps, and dehydration (especially among the elderly and children) are becoming more and more likely. Additionally, there are diseases that need heat to spread (e.g. malaria).

• Waterborne diseases would also become more common.

• Allergy boom: rising temperatures and rising carbon dioxide levels in the air can have a significant effect on plants and pollen that cause common seasonal allergy symptoms. Some plants such as ragweed have been shown to produce more pollen when exposed to greater quantities of carbon dioxide.

• Increase in cardiovascular disease: heat can put a strain on the cardiovascular system causing strokes, heart attacks, or other major cardiac events. In addition to the direct problem of heat, the stress caused by the various consequences of climate change also affects cardiovascular problems.

• More diseases transmitted by animals: according to the World Health Organisation (WHO), diseases transmitted by insects and animals could increase due to climate change.

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THE BENEFITS OF CHIA SEEDS

Chia seeds are part of the food group defined as superfoods because of the health benefits they bring.

Superfoods are attributed to energising, tonic, and antioxidant properties. These are derived from nutritional characteristics or from overall chemical concentration.

WHAT ARE CHIA SEEDS?

Chia seeds are the fruit of an annual herbaceous plant belonging to the mint family. The plant is native to Guatemala.

It’s possible to extract up to 25-30% oil from chia seeds. In addition to the excellent lipid production, chia seeds are also used for the extraction of soluble fibre.

This is a dietary fibre that dissolves in aqueous solutions. It is rich in health benefits and chelating properties and is great for cholesterol.

There are no interactions between chia seeds, drugs, or other substances.

Chia seeds can also be useful in the kitchen.

They can be an alternative ingredient in the production of several recipes and are on the market all year round.

WHAT DO CHIA SEEDS DO?

Chia seeds represent a food rich in ‘good fats,’ known above all for their nutraceutical and phytotherapeutic potential.

Chia seeds are a rich source of macro and micronutrients and fibre. They provide many health benefits:

• The fibres found within the seeds are great for the intestine and help preserve gut health.

• The ideal ratio between omega 3 and omega 6 helps control inflammation, thus reducing the risk of cardiovascular disease.

• The ideal ratio between omega 3 and omega 6 seems to help prevent some types of cancer.

• Chia seeds are a source of molecules that promote good metabolism, protecting bone and teeth health as well as helping the proper development of the nervous system during gestation.

• They possess antioxidant functions.

• They are low in glycemic index.

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