Category: Foods
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Alcohol in Sports
Alcoholic is any liquid that contains alcohol. We usually call this the drink that contains ethyl alcohol (liquor). The daily recommended dose of alcohol is one “serving” drink per day for adult women and two “servings” drinks per day for adult men, one “serving” drink for men and women over 65 years of age. A…
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Plant Based “Milks”(?)
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has decided that liquid products that come from plant sources and have a texture similar to milk can use the word “milk” on their labels. Soy, almond, coconut, pea, peanut, sesame “milk” are such plant products/beverages. Of course, just because the FDA said so does not mean that these…
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Potatoes – A Wonderful Carbohydrate
Potatoes are one of the best-known carbohydrates. They contain mainly starch as a carbohydrate but also fiber. Starch is an important source of energy for the human body, as it is converted into glucose which is then used as fuel for the various functions of the body. Fiber is mainly found in its skin. The…
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The Glycerol in Slushies = Real Dangerous for Young Children
The UK Food Standards Agency recommends that children under seven should not drink slushies due to the glycerol they contain. Children aged 8 to 11 should also only have one glass of slushie (granita). Glycerol is a well-known food additive with the code number E422. It is used as a key ingredient in the production…
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Watermelon
Watermelon is one of the best summer fruits as it is notably refreshing. Watermelon contains mainly water, 92%. Its content per 100 grams is only 0.6 grams of protein, 0.2 grams of fat and 7.6 grams of carbohydrates, of which 0.5 grams are fibers, meaning it contains only 34 calories per 100 grams. It is…
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GMO Foods
Genetically modified organisms (GMOs) and genetically modified microorganisms (GMMs) are organisms whose genetic material (DNA) has been modified in a way that does not occur naturally. Selected genes are transferred from one organism to another, even between unrelated species. This technology is also called “modern biotechnology” or “genetic technology” or “recombinant DNA technology” or “genetic…
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Beets – a very nutritious vegetable
Beets is a bulbous vegetable and contains many nutrients such as vitamins A, C, B6, folic acid, potassium, sodium, iron, magnesium, phosphorus, calcium, a good amount of protein 1.6 grams per 100 grams, 9.6 grams of carbohydrates of which 2.6 are fiber. They contain about 50 calories per 100 grams. Benefits of beets Beets has…
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Diet for Hemochromatosis
Hemochromatosis, i.e. the increased amount of iron in the blood, is a hereditary condition in which a large amount of iron accumulates in our body and is due to gene mutations. If untreated, hemochromatosis can cause liver damage, diabetes, heart damage, and menstrual disorders in women. The treatment of hemochromatosis is usually the removal of…
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Nutrition for Candidiasis
Candidiasis is an infection by the Candida fungus and can affect parts of the body such as the skin, mouth, throat, genitals and blood. The Candida fungus is present in small inactive amounts in the human body, but can, with the decline of the body’s defenses, develop in warm and moist parts of the body.…
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Probiotics & Prebiotics in Foods for Better Gut Bacteria Balance
The normal intestinal flora is a world made up of millions of microorganisms that live and grow within our gastrointestinal system. These microorganisms break down the foods we eat, control our appetite, help regulate our metabolism, help our immune system, and affect our mood. The “good microbes” of our intestinal flora ensure that our body…
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