Category: Thoughts & Opinions
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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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Truth or False about Foods and Nutrition
1. We can only eat vegetables or only fruits (or vice versa) because they are the same foods. False Vegetables have nutrients that fruits do not have, such as high fiber content and several vitamins and minerals. They help in the proper functioning of the digestive system and help in better weight management. Fruits also…
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Counting ONLY Calories on a Weight Loss Diet – A Bad Habit
Counting ONLY calories on a diet is NOT the right method for achieving weight loss and overall health. Reducing calories is undoubtedly important for creating a calorie deficit for weight loss, but the quality of the calories consumed is more important. Diets that focus ONLY on a low number of calories are very likely to…
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Are they really Healthy Foods?
In recent years, when the internet has influenced all of our lives with the abundance of information options it gives us, we have noticed that the awareness of nutrition issues has increased and the interest is mainly focused on so-called healthy foods. Food companies could not remain without participation in this and immediately prepared foods…
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Better food management at home
Finding ways to reduce food waste at home can help us better manage the food we buy and have in our home and save us money. 1. We buy less food One of the simplest ways is to buy less food, food that we really need, e.g. this week or the week after. Usually if…
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Funding of scientific articles by industry
In general, scientific articles are funded by various sources, such as international and national funds, private funds, research institutions. Funding can also come from government grants, organizations and foundations, as well as from special publications depending on the articles. Funding of scientific research and by extension scientific articles related to nutrition and dietary supplements can…
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