An eating disorder: how does it look like?

An eating disorder: how does it look like?

Basically, the desire to get the same body as the models from the covers of magazines does not lead to anything good.

According to the World Bank, in North America for example, about 30 million people suffer from eating disorders. Sometimes the symptoms are disguised as healthy habits, and if they are not detected on time, this can lead to trouble. This is what my post is about today.

1. You constantly think about food.
It doesn’t matter if you want to eat every minute or if you just strictly control food intakes – this is the same thing because you constantly think about food. The number of calories, when and how much to eat, and which products are bad for you – if you live that way, then this is one of the symptoms of an eating disorder.

2. You only cook complex dishes for guests
Those who do not allow themselves to eat tasty and special food often show tend to prepare it for other people instead. This is a symptom of eating disorders – if you can spend hours cooking something amazingly tasty for your loved ones, and at lunch you only eat a tomato salad.

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Food from the microwave. Are microwave ovens dangerous?

Food from the microwave. Are microwave ovens dangerous? What is a microwave and when was it invented?

Microwave ovens have taken a strong position in our kitchens. They significantly speed up the preparation and heating of food. Together with the undeniable merits of microwaves, their harmful effects on humans are also discussed. This is what my post is about today.

The history of microwave ovens

The very first patent for a microwave was issued back in 1946 in the USA. The world’s first microwave oven Radarange was released in 1947 by Raytheon and was not designed for cooking, but for the quick defrosting of food.

The installation was used only in the military. The size of the system was impressive – about the height of a person.

The mass of the furnace reached 340 kilograms. The initial power was 3 kW. The installation went to the serial production only in 1949. The official price in 1949 was $3,000.

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Frostbite, classifications and how to avoid it in the mountains

Frostbite, classifications and how to avoid it in the mountains: recommendations from the mountain guides of the French university, STAPS.

In the mountains, a person is exposed to several factors that cause them to fight the cold. Violation of heat exchange may occur due to weather conditions, improperly chosen clothing or incorrect behavior. Each body radiates and loses heat due to infrared radiation. This is what my blog is about today.

A few reasons and ways to combat the cold:

The body cools down from the bottom, but the heat comes from above (“if you have cold feet, put on a hat”).
Evaporation of a drop of water consumes calories. Sweating does not cool the body if there is no evaporation.

“Stay dry = stay alive”

The intensity of air cooling increases with the speed of the wind (“always protect yourself from the wind”).
The higher – the cooler. Rising every 100m, the temperature around drops around 0.6°C. Do not wait until it freezes.
Isothermal point in air: 25°C
Isothermal point in water: 37°C

Thermoregulation

Temperature is the balance between thermolysis (heat loss) and thermogenesis (a reaction that produces heat in response to physical exercise and thrills). A person must maintain a temperature of about 37°C. It is this temperature that the main organs require – the brain, the heart, the large vessels, in order to function properly.

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Rules of conduct in the winter in the mountains: basic recommendations from mountain instructors and guides from the French university, STAPS

What to take on a hike in the mountains? This is what my blog is about today.

Equipment. Regardless of the weather, a hiker’s backpack should always include waterproof and windproof clothing, such as Gore-tex, and warm clothing (fleece, thermal underwear, etc.). In winter, a spare pair of warm gloves is a must. You will also need sunglasses and, possibly, a ski mask and helmet. It is advisable to have a traveling blanket with you. A set of spare mounts for snowshoes will also save you from unforeseen problems. In winter, it is also desirable to have a shovel and a probe.

Nutrition. Keep in mind that “slow” sugar and starch increase stamina. Preference should be given to carbohydrates of plant origin. You need to remember that you need to drink and eat before you feel hunger or thirst. Food should be consumed in small quantities at frequent intervals to avoid overloading the digestive system and avoid negative effects on muscle function. During exercise, the amount of water consumed can be equated to 2 litres per hour, as the body can be up to 40% dehydrated.

Material. It should be selected in accordance with the duration and difficulty of the route, as well as the weather conditions or weather forecast (snow, rain, wind).

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