Monday 30 October 2017

Mega Sports in Lousada

Last weekend took place Mega Sports event, with the participation of students from different schools in the municipality and with age between 04 and 10 years old. The main subjects of the classes were volleyball and tennis, the classes were organized in the Sports Complex of Lousada. Activities were conducted in cooperation with Town Hall and local sports clubs. 


































 

Friday 27 October 2017

Activities with Teachsport

Summer Move Up Activities with Teachsport – 5 days of Events at 3 venues which included taster sessions in Archery, fencing, boxing, woodland walking plus healthy eating sessions for Primary Aged Children. 












Wednesday 25 October 2017

Health Benefits of Avocado

1. Avocado including 20 different vitamins and minerals such as: Vitamin K, Folate, Vitamin C, Potassium, Vitamin B5, Vitamin B6, Vitamin E 
Then it contains small amounts of Magnesium, Manganese, Copper, Iron, Zinc, Phosphorous, Vitamin A, B1 (Thiamine), B2 (Riboflavin) and B3 (Niacin).

2.  Avocado is loaded with heart-healthy monounsaturated fatty acids.

3.  Eating avocados can lower cholesterol and triglyceride levels.

4.  People who eat avocados tend to be healthier.

5.  Avocados are loaded with powerful antioxidants that can protect the eyes.

6.  Avocado may help prevent cancer.

7.  Avocado extract may help relieve symptoms of arthritis.

8.  Eating avocado may help you lose weight. 

9.  Avocado is delicious and easy to incorporate in the diet. 










Thursday 19 October 2017

5 colors of fruits and vegetables


I. RED
Fruits and vegetables: tomatoes, red peppers, cherries, strawberries, raspberries, cranberries, red grapefruit, pomegranates.

Impact:
  • support the immune system,
  • protect against heart disease,
  • source of antioxidants,
  • source of vitamins A, C, K, B6, manganese, potassium, folic acid and fiber,
  • strengthen the circulatory system,
  • protect against free radicals,
  • anti-inflammatory effect.   
       
II. ORANGE AND YELLOW 

Fruits and vegetables: carrots, oranges, pumpkins, corn, bananas, apricots, melon, mangoes, pineapples.

 Impact:
  • contains primarily β-carotene dye,
  • protects the skin against sun rays and aging,
  • provides a nice looking skin,
  • affects the eyesight,
  • contains vitamin C- strong antioxidant,
  • strengthening the walls of the blood vesselsi,
  • increasing the absorption of iron from plant products. 







III. GREEN 
Fruits and vegetables: spinach, lettuce, rucola, kale, peas, broccoli, asparagus, brussels sprout, cucumber, avocado, kiwi. 

Impact:
  • contains lutein, which counteracts diseases of the retina of the eye
  •  they work against cancer


 



IV. WHITE
Fruits and Vegetables: Garlic, Onion, Shallot, Pork.

Impact:
  • antibacterial, antiviral and anti-inflammatory, 
  • strengthen the resistance,
  • regulate blood pressure,
  • lower blood cholesterol levels.





V. PURPLE

Fruits and vegetables: eggplant, plum, red grapes, chokeberry, black currant, blueberry, berries, blackberries.


Impact:
  •  antioxidant,
  •  reduces the risk of cancer,
  •  improves vision and condition of the skin.