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A healthy diet in the summer is the easiest and healthiest way to get rid of extra pounds. GoBeauty Blog has prepared a selection of tips that will help you get fit without diet and nervous breakdowns. 



### The emphasis on vegetables

To ease the menu in the summer, the most logical thing to do is to replace carbohydrate dishes (potatoes, spaghetti) with salads and vegetables. The hit of the summer season is grilled vegetables: eggplant, zucchini, onion, tomato, and beans. If you can not give up your favourite products, pick pasta, brown rice, and potatoes with a thin peel. 



## Limit consumption of salt and sugar

The recommended rate of salt intake per day - is 5 grams (1 tsp), and sugar - is 25-50 g. However, remember that you eat not only the amount you put in tea and dishes when cooking but salt and sugar are also contained in semi-finished products (sausages, sausages), industrial sweets, and pickled dishes. 



### Proper thirst quenching

Sufficient amount of liquid - one of the main components of a healthy diet, which leads to the normalisation of weight. Drink a lot - about 2 litres per day. And do not wait for you to feel thirsty, it already signalled the dehydration of the body, it is necessary to consume water in the mode of "drip irrigation" throughout the day. Fruit and berry compotes are also perfect for the summer season. For their cooking, you can use everything seasonal: strawberries, raspberries, currants, cherries, and apricots. To maintain the nutritional value of berries, do not cook them on fire, but pour hot water and leave them to stand for 2-3 hours.  



### Nutrition system

Its essence is in the distribution of carbohydrates and proteins. Try to eat carbs for breakfast and lunch and for dinner only proteins (they do not turn into fat). Rich in proteins foods include cheese and milk, kefir and yoghurt, various seafood (salmon and trout, tuna and perch, pollack and cod, tilapia and sturgeon, shrimp and mussels), eggs, as well as low-fat cheeses, for example, Adygea or mozzarella, amber or brine. 



## Replace one meal with a smoothie

This dish is easy to cook, and it is healthy and effective in reducing weight. It can also be made based on fruits and berries with the addition of yoghurt and oatmeal. To get rid of excess weight, do not add canned fruits and vegetables, fatty dairy products, milk and sports supplements (help to gain weight rather than reset it).



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It's never too late to start: diet for weight loss in the summer

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Detox will help you to clean the body from slags and toxins, give the skin a healthy glow and quickly get rid of extra pounds. GoBeauty Blog has prepared for you 5 effective, and most importantly, safe recipes of detox drinks that you can prepare at home.



## Green harmony 

The healing effect of green vegetables has been proven by scientists from all over the world. They can wash down the intestines from slags and toxins, protect the excretory organs from heavy metal salts and pesticides. Natural acids improve digestion, accelerate protein metabolism and slow down the absorption of fast carbohydrates.



*To prepare a useful cocktail, mix 200 g of cabbage leaves, 3 small broccoli, 150 g of avocado pulp, a little bit of crushed spinach and mix it in a blender. Add 50 ml. water to the smoothie.*



## Lemon purity 

This citrus also helps cleanse the colon. Vitamin C makes slags and toxins water-soluble, and they are thoroughly washed away with excess fluid. Also, the regular use of lemon makes blood vessels more elastic and stronger.



*The recipe for detox drinks based on the lemon is simple: pour 2 tsp lemon fresh juice with a glass of water, put 1 tsp honey and a pinch of grated ginger. It is important to ensure that the water temperature does not exceed 40 ° C. Otherwise the detox effect will be absent.*



## Roots of beauty 

Ginger is a dedicated partner of girls who want to lose weight as quickly as possible. It improves digestion, accelerates metabolism and removes excess fluid. And yet this wonder-root removes gastric cramps and strengthens the organism as a whole.



*To prepare a "hot" drink, clean 3-5 cm of ginger root and cut with thin slices. Pour 1 litre of water and boil on low heat for 10 minutes. Then you need to strain the beverage and optionally add spices, such as cinnamon.*



## Sunny mood 

Pink vegetables and fruits are rich in provitamin A, which has a positive effect on sight and is a powerful antioxidant that can prevent heart disease and malignant tumours. Regular use of such a drink helps to normalise metabolism and, consequently, to reduce weight.



*To prepare a smoothie, take 1 carrot, 1 mango, a little mint, tarragon and basil, add 1 tsp olive oil, shake everything in a blender.*



## Herbal tea 

It is a multifunctional detox drink that easy to cook and enjoy. It cleans the intestines, has a choleretic and diuretic effect, helps to calm the nervous system and improve the complexion. There are many recipes for herbal tea, we offer you the most popular.



*Mix equally dry herbs of chamomile, St. John's wort, immortelle, strawberry leaves and birch buds. 2 spoons of this mixture grass with half a litre of boiled water and let it brew for several hours (preferably in a thermos).*



If it’s your first time trying detox drinks, it is best to start with one day of use. If you are "advanced", nutritionists recommend drinking smoothies for 3-5 days. However, be careful and alert to the reaction of your body: in the event of an allergic reaction, stop using detox drinks and take antihistamines. We wish you to be beautiful and healthy.

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The numbers on the scales have stopped decreasing and you are in a panic? Won’t you lose weight and have you failed with a weight loss program? There is no need to be so categorical: a weight-loss plateau (stopping weight loss in the process of losing weight) is not a failure, but a problem that can be overcome. How to do it? Read in our new article.



## Try fasting 



A good concussion for the body is the fasting days. These are the days when you eat light food with a calorie content of 600-800 kcal (daily rate).



Nutritionists advise to arrange fasting days not more than 1-2 times a week, to adhere to the regime of alternating fasting and usual in terms of nutrition days, not to do it more than 2 consecutive days.



Thanks to the fasting, your body will be cleansed of toxins. Reducing the caloric intake will have a positive effect on metabolism.



## Try load days



If during the fasting days we eat less than usual and stick to daily caloric intake within 600-800 kcal, then during the load days it is necessary to increase the daily calorie of the menu by 200-300 kcal.



Load days should also be done no more than once a week. Otherwise, the weight will come back because the required calorie deficit will disappear. Boost extra calorie through light proteins and complex carbohydrates.



Such days will show your body that you do not plan to go hungry and have nothing to do to store energy or slow down metabolism for energy conservation purposes.



When the body ceases to fear hunger and restriction in resources, it will quietly say goodbye to excess fat, and the weight will begin to decline again.



## Review food



In the first couple of weeks of dieting the weight is really adjusted to a smaller side, then the process seems to freeze. This means that you consume very few calories that do not reach the basal metabolic rate. How not to make a mistake with diet adjustments?



Go for a proper, balanced diet, without heavy restrictions on food and starvation. Include more fruits and vegetables in your daily menu, change bakery and sandwiches to fruits or yoghurt snacks that will quench your hunger for long without harming your figure.



The menu, even in the process of losing weight, should be diverse:



- more vegetables and fruits;
- low-fat yoghurts;
- cereals;
- boiled chicken meat;
- nuts and other useful foods.



Do not focus only on buckwheat or rice – it will not help to lose weight and only will save you from the necessary nutrients.



## Outsmart your body



The training program, just like the menu, should be diverse. If you do the same exercises for a long time, in the same number of approaches, with the same rest interval, without gradually increasing the workload and not performing new exercises, there will be no progress.



In order for the weight loss process to be stable, it is recommended to change the working weights when performing cardio and strength exercises. Increase the number of approaches, reduce the rest time between exercises, increase the intensity of training, try to train several times a day: morning, afternoon and evening, it is enough to spend short training for 15-30 minutes to improve your physical performance.



## Soothe your nerves



Often the weight stops reducing if we feel stress. The body is already feeling too bad to lose weight. Therefore, in times of stress, it includes an energy-saving mode and pushes you to food provocations that are able to increase the amount of serotonin in the blood and to drive out depression (dramatically pulls on sweets). 



As soon as you stop nervous, your body will calm down as well. Your weight will start to drop again, unless, of course, you continue to eat rationally and balanced within the limits of your daily calorie. 



You should not despair at the onset of the weight plateau. These are all temporary difficulties that must be adequately endured. Most often the diet plateau lasts no more than a month, if there is a calorie deficit and the daily calorie of the menu did not increase. And then the weight will continue to decrease gradually.

How to overcome the weight loss plateau

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Every girl who is responsible for her health knows that diets help lose weight, but they do harm the body. Only proper systemic nutrition can cause significant benefits to the body and normalise the weight. The method of feeding concerning biorhythms was developed in 1987 but now is not known much about it. What are her basic rules, and how will it help lose weight? Read about this in our new article.



Biorhythms of nutrition are the ability to correctly order meals and choose products. The body is related when you eat meat, mashed potatoes or vegetables. Therefore, nutritionists advise to adhere to these simple rules:



## Distribute products

It is logical to start the day with carbohydrates since in the morning there is the highest need for energy. Therefore, it makes sense to have breakfast with cereals, fruits, and vegetables. In the morning you can even eat a tasty bun, because, as you know, in the flames of morning carbohydrates, fat is burned out. In the evening, on the contrary, you need to reduce the number of carbs and choose light protein products. The dish can be supplemented with non-starchy vegetables.



## Do not starve yourself

Even if you crucially need to lose weight before your vacation, and the plane departing in two hours, it makes no sense to starve. It will only harm the stomach or lead to overeating in the future. Follow the needs of the biorhythms of the body and reduce the dose. This will help get closer to the dreamy number on the scales.



## Adhere to the regime without a weekend

Our body, unlike the office, has no days off, so Saturday and Sunday should also be followed by the system. Ideally, we must go to bed at the same time, but on weekends we often go out. If you like to dance and drink, prefer light drinks and food, and control the amount of food eaten.



## Finding a balance

By following the biorhythmic diet, you will be able to lose weight precisely in those areas where you want. Eating habits are easy to recognise by body shape:

- overweight in the upper body indicates excess protein;
- if stocks are deposited on the arms and hips, it is necessary to limit the sugar amount;
- rounded belly and full waist are talking about your love for pastry;
- hips volume can increase due to the excessive amount of vegetables and fruits.

## Controlling the weakening

In order not to fall into depression before getting noticeable results, certain deviations are permissible in the system of nutrition. This means you have two meals a week, in which you can eat anything, including pastries, desserts, chips, and alcohol. Be careful, two meals a week, not two meals a day!

Biorhythms of nutrition: a healthy way to normalise your weight

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Modern life is extremely difficult to imagine without various digital devices – mobile phones, smartphones, tablets, smartwatches, pocketbooks, readers, portable game consoles… They certainly enhance the quality of life, make it more comfortable. However, there are also downsides. Numerous scientific studies and statistics show that gadgets are not as safe as it might seem at first glance.



How do gadgets affect the human psyche and health? GoBeauty dealt with this.



## Our back suffers

Smartphone owners spend a lot of time chatting on messengers and social networks, browsing the news or playing games. According to the British Association of Chiropractic (a type of manual therapy), this has led to a sharp increase in the number of young people with back problems. About half of teens complain of back and neck pain due to the constantly leaning pose over their gadgets. When in leaning pose, the pressure on the intervertebral discs is twice as high as in the normal position. Only in the last year, the number of young people aged 16 to 24 years with back disorders has increased by 60%.



## Anxiety increases

Oddly enough, new communication devices give people a sense of loneliness and isolation. It has been found that young people spend 10-11 hours each day looking at their phones, waiting for messages from friends, and their absence causes concern and the feeling that everyone ignores them.



## Adiposity

The spokeswoman for the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh believes that reduced physical activity leads to an increase in obesity and is the fourth-largest cause of death worldwide. Lack of movement leads to obesity, which means an increased risk of cardiovascular disease. And not only will it be easier to get them, but it will also be more difficult than to deal with them.



## Depression

Child psychotherapist Julie Lynn Evans says that 20 years ago, she faced one or two child suicide attempts a year, and now four cases a month. She believes that the increase in the number of depressed adolescents suffering from anorexia nervosa, youth with suicidal ideation, is directly related to gadgets, where “they travel freely in a dark world that is often not intended for children”.



## Insomnia

More than 60% of young people between the ages of 18 and 21 are reading or playing games in bed. However, the director of Logboro University’s Sleep Research Clinic notes that 2 hours of text reading on a smartphone stops melatonin production and causes a serious sleep problem. 



## Reduced concentration of attention

According to research from the Association of Psychologists of America, it is known that smartphones significantly weaken human attention. Just the presence of a smartphone near a person can greatly reduce concentration on the work being done. The person is constantly distracted and checks at whether a message has been received.



Of course, GoBeauty does not call for the complete abandonment of the use of smartphones and similar digital devices. You just need to know the measure and apply adequate countermeasures.

How digital devices affect our health

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Each of us has questions about the intimate sphere of life, which we do not dare to voice even in the gynaecologist’s appointment. That is why we are left without answers, and ignorance provokes problems with women’s health. Find out the answers to the most awkward questions.

## My breasts are different sizes, is it safe?

Breast asymmetry occurs in many women, especially in adolescence (with age, the difference is smoothed). It is an individual and completely normal feature. There is nothing dangerous in it. However, be sure to consult a gynaecologist if one of the breasts began to enlarge or you found a distinct dense lump in it. It may be a symptom of a tumour.

## It hurts during sex, what’s wrong with me?

Often pain during sex occurs due to dryness. But sometimes dryness is caused by a hormonal failure – a decrease in estrogen levels. It can be caused by taking inappropriate oral contraceptives, menopause, unbalanced diet, excessive exercise. If your gynaecologist suspects this is the reason, he or she may suggest an alternative method of contraception or prescribe drugs that increase female hormone levels. 



Another option – no dryness, but having sex still hurts. Here we can talk about diseases of the genital system – endometriosis or uterine fibroids. The gynaecologist will make the correct diagnosis and tell you how to deal with the problem.

## How should my genitals normally smell? I think the smell is specific

Normally, the genitals should not smell specifical. Why? Because the medium that should be contained in the vagina is lactobacilli, Dederlein’s bacilli. They give either a neutral odour or slightly sour. In any case, the smell should not be sharp and should not cause discomfort.



If the genitals emit too strange or specific odour, which attracts attention, which seems unpleasant, it means that there is some pathology – either local or systemic, as in diabetes. Thus, the appearance of a pungent odour may indicate a violation of the hormonal background and some serious systemic pathologies.

## I don’t want to have sex, is that okay?

Low libido is found in many. There are many reasons for this: fatigue, stress, lack of sleep, relationship problems, depression. All of this can be solved. A gynaecologist will advise you what to change in lifestyle or, if necessary, refer to a specialist – a psychotherapist.



But sometimes a decrease in libido is a purely physiological problem. You may be taking medications that have this side effect. Or you develop a thyroid disease that you have not yet guessed. Also, decreased libido can be caused by hypertension, high cholesterol, smoking, diabetes and more. The gynaecologist is competent enough to suspect such causes and prescribe the necessary tests and treatment.

## When is intimacy possible after childbirth?

After the birth of a baby, a woman does not always quickly return to former sexual form. Therefore, gynaecologists insist on detention for one and a half to two months, and sometimes up to six months. That is how long it takes the body to heal wounds, restore hormonal balance, forget about the pain. Ideally, you should feel that the time has come and you want to. 


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5 the most awkward questions to a gynaecologist

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The variety of fruits and berries leads us to think about the appropriate strawberry, watermelon, citrus fruit diet. It is tasty and inexpensive. It is easy to lose weight with the help of such diets because fruits contain very few calories. But what happens to our body during a mono-diet and what benefits and harms it brings? GoBeauty Blog dealt with this.



## The benefits of a fruit diet

1. Fruits are rich in fibre, so help the body cleanse toxins.
2. Fruits contain many useful vitamins and substances that saturate the human body, which has a good effect on the condition of hair and skin, as well as strengthening the immune system.
3. From fruits, the body receives fructose which is not so harmful, unlike sugar. It allows you not to get frustrated by sweets (candy, chocolate, etc.).
4. This diet does not limit the rules of eating. It involves eating fruit when hunger strikes. But you should not follow it for more than one month.
5. Eating fruit reduces the risk of vascular disease. Apples contain potassium, which helps to normalize the heart and strengthen blood vessel walls.

## The harms of a fruit diet

1. The most significant danger of a fruit diet is the lack of important nutrients. Fruits are rich in fibre, vitamins, minerals and carbohydrates in the form of natural sugar. However, they do not contain the other two important nutrients – fats and proteins. These nutrients are necessary for the body to function. Moreover, this diet lacks vitamins and minerals such as zinc, iron, vitamin B, vitamin D-12 and calcium. Over time, it can lead to serious complications that pose a significant threat to your health. 
2. Most fruits are an excellent source of fibre. That is why people often recommend eating a minimum daily portion of fruit or follow a fruit and vegetable diet. However, when you eat only fruit throughout the day, your digestive system finds it difficult to digest fibre. It can cause stomach discomfort, pain and other health problems.
3. Increased sugar consumption. Fruits do not contain processed sugars. They have natural sugar in the form of fructose and sucrose. However, when your diet consists only of fruit, blood sugar levels still rise. So, the pancreas often has to deal with fructose to stabilize sugar levels. If you do not exercise regularly for several hours, the pancreas produces large amounts of insulin to maintain sugar levels. As explained earlier, it can lead to sugar desensitization and gradual imbalance in the body!
4. Risk of heart disease due to high insulin levels. When you regularly consume some fruits, insulin is constantly present in the blood to cope with rising sugar levels. Over a long time, high levels of insulin in the blood lead to inflammation in the arteries and other parts of the circulatory system. Besides, it has been medically proven that inflammation causes risk factors for coronary artery associated with heart disease.


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Concerning the above reasons, a fruit diet without including other food groups can be detrimental to your health. The ideal way to stay healthy and avoid disease is balanced nutrition. It will provide you with all the important nutrients (useful fats, proteins and carbohydrates), as well as the necessary vitamins and minerals.

Fruit diet: advantages and disadvantages

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Vitamin deficiency appears on the skin with dryness, rashes, pallor, redness, as well as premature signs of ageing. To get the optimal amount of vitamins only with food is an almost impossible task. Such a problem must be dealt with comprehensively. For example, a balanced diet, drink vitamin complexes and dietary supplements, use cosmetics with vitamin formulas.



## Vitamin A (Retinol)

Vitamin A accelerates the process of skin regeneration, brightens age spots, helps smooth wrinkles and produce collagen. Good sources of this vitamin are sweet potato, pumpkin, dried apricots, cod liver, egg yolks.



Among cosmetics, the RevitaLift line, L’Oréal.



## Vitamin B1 (Thiamine)

It is vitamin B1 that contributes to the normal functioning of the human nervous system. It also promotes skin elasticity, fights small wrinkles and irritations. Contained in sprouted wheat grains, sunflower and sesame seeds, pistachios and brown rice.



## Vitamin B7 (H, Biotin)

Vitamin B7 – aka “beauty vitamin” – is one of the most popular helpers in maintaining healthy skin, hair and nails. It visibly improves complexion and makes the skin supple. Most found in chicken liver and egg yolks.



## Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)

Ascorbic acid is involved in many body processes, as a powerful antioxidant and stimulator of collagen production. Cosmetics with vitamin C perfectly moisturizes the skin, enhances the effectiveness of sunscreen products, lightens age spots and traces of post-acne. The most concentrated amount of ascorbic acid is found in dry rosehip, sweet red pepper, sea buckthorn and black currant.



We previously wrote about beauty products with a high content of vitamin C.



## Vitamin E (tocopherol)

Vitamin E has antioxidant properties, prevents dehydration of the skin, accelerates wound healing. Contained in sea buckthorn, cereals, almonds and avocados. Lancôme‘s Rénergie line contains Vitamin E, which helps slow down the ageing process.

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Apples and oranges are two of the most popular fruits in the world, and they both have a variety of health benefits for the body. But did you know that these fruits can also benefit your skin? Apples and oranges contain various vitamins and antioxidants that can help to improve your skin's health, but which fruit is better for your specific skin type? In this article, we will compare apples and oranges and help you decide which one is better suited for your skin type.

### For Dry Skin:

If you have dry skin, you need a fruit that is rich in hydration and can help to moisturize your skin. Oranges are an excellent choice for dry skin types as they are high in vitamin C, which can help to hydrate and nourish your skin. The antioxidants present in oranges can also help to protect your skin from environmental damage, making it an excellent fruit to add to your skincare routine.

### For Oily Skin:

If you have oily skin, you need a fruit that can help to regulate the production of sebum and prevent breakouts. Apples are rich in malic acid, which can help to gently exfoliate your skin and remove excess oil and dirt. Apples also contain antioxidants that can help to protect your skin from environmental stressors, making it an excellent fruit for those with oily skin types.

### For Combination Skin:

If you have combination skin, you need a fruit that can balance your skin's oil production and provide hydration. Oranges are an excellent choice for combination skin types as they can help to hydrate and nourish dry areas of your skin while regulating oil production in oily areas. The antioxidants present in oranges can also help to prevent premature aging and improve the overall health of your skin.

### For Sensitive Skin:

If you have sensitive skin, you need a fruit that is gentle and non-irritating. Apples are an excellent choice for sensitive skin types as they are mild and gentle on the skin. Apples contain natural enzymes that can help to exfoliate your skin without causing irritation. Apples also contain antioxidants that can help to soothe and protect your skin from environmental damage.


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Both apples and oranges have numerous benefits for your skin, but the fruit you choose should depend on your specific skin type. If you have dry skin, go for oranges. If you have oily skin, choose apples. If you have combination skin, try incorporating both fruits into your skincare routine. And if you have sensitive skin, apples are the perfect choice. Whichever fruit you choose, make sure to wash it thoroughly before using it on your skin and always do a patch test before trying a new skincare ingredient.

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Pumpkin is often called the king of autumn. Nutritionists recommend adding this product to the diet to improve health and boost immunity. Value, benefits, harms, use properties of this autumn vegetable and a recipe for a delicious cake you will find in our article.



## The benefits of pumpkin

It is a great source of vitamins. Pumpkin has 4-5 times more carotene than carrots. Carotene in the body is converted into vitamin A, which is especially beneficial for eyesight and a powerful antioxidant. Pumpkin contains vitamins C, E, K and almost all B vitamins.



The seeds contain many trace elements, and the zinc content is among the top three.



Due to its low caloric content, it is considered an ideal dietary product. It does not contain starch, cholesterol and trans fats, or little sugar, but a lot of fibre for digestion. The caloric content of 100 g of pulp is only 22 kcal.



### Can it be harmful or not?

You should not eat it if you are allergic to vegetables and have severe diabetes. Raw juice is contraindicated in gastritis with low acidity, gastric ulcer and duodenal ulcer.



Sometimes frequent consumption of it can cause bloating and diarrhoea. Then you need to reduce the portion size. Irregularly there are allergies, in which case it is better to refuse the product.



### How to choose a pumpkin

A good pumpkin has a thick but not "hard" peel. It should not have cracks, soft spots or dark spots. 



When choosing a vegetable should not focus on size. Too large and dry fruit may have dry, watery flesh with bitterness. 



### A delicious dish

#### Light pumpkin pie

Ingredients:

- Raw pumpkin – 400 g
- Eggs – 2 pcs
- Sour cream – 1 tbsp
- Oil – 50 ml
- Sugar – 150 g
- Flour – 180 g
- Salt – 1 pinch
- Vanilla sugar – 0.5 tsp
- Baking powder – 1 tsp

Preparation:

1. Beat eggs by gradually adding sugar, salt and vanilla sugar to a white foam. Add sour cream and grated pumpkin. Stir with a spatula.
2. Add flour and baking powder, and mix.
3. In the end, add oil and stir. If desired, you can add an apple or cinnamon to the dough, as well as orange or lemon zest.
4. Spread the dough in a form lightly greased with oil. Then bake a pie for 40-50 minutes at 180 degrees. Let the pie cool, and cut.

Useful pumpkin properties and its delicious recipe

It's never too late to start: diet for weight loss in the summer

The emphasis on vegetables

Limit consumption of salt and sugar

Proper thirst quenching

Nutrition system

Replace one meal with a smoothie

Readmore:

It's never too late to start: diet for weight loss in the summer

TOP-5 detox drinks: natural cleansing of the body

How to overcome the weight loss plateau

Biorhythms of nutrition: a healthy way to normalise your weight

How digital devices affect our health

5 the most awkward questions to a gynaecologist

Fruit diet: advantages and disadvantages

5 vitamins that skin needs in autumn

Comparing apples and oranges. Which fruit is better for your skin type

Useful pumpkin properties and its delicious recipe