Category: Vegan/Vegetarian
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Carbohydrate Quality for Healthy Aging

It is known that carbohydrates can affect health differently depending on their quality. Our weight, our energy, and the fluctuations in our blood sugar levels are related to the quality and quantity of carbohydrates we consume with our diet. It is also known that starchy carbohydrates, such as potatoes, white bread, and processed white pasta,…
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Foods that can affect Stool

The shape, color, and odor of stool are diagnostic clues for digestive system diseases. The composition of stool, which is done in a laboratory, is also an excellent diagnostic tool for digestive system diseases. Stool can also be affected by the foods we eat without there being any problem in our digestive system. It’s just…
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Pomegranate

Pomegranate is a highly nutritious fruit. It is high in antioxidants and polyphenols, which help fight oxidative stress that can cause diseases in the body. It is also a strong alkaline fruit that helps stabilize the body’s pH and maintain the smooth functioning of the body. Pomegranate and pomegranate juice, if consumed in moderation, may…
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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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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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7 Tips for a Healthy and Balanced Plant-Based Diet

Not all plant-based diets are healthy. Frequent consumption of foods with a high carbohydrate content such as pasta, potatoes, sweets to create a feeling of fullness is definitely unhealthy. Insufficient consumption of natural plant-based protein foods such as legumes and nuts is also something that should concern us as it is certain that we will…
