When Shoppers pick up two sweet smelling mangoes but one of them has a label saying organic and the other does not mention whether its organic, pesticide free or any details whatsoever, people won’t see any differences except the labels. Both may have the same nutritional value, taste and other attributes. In fact, both of […]
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Vegetable oils contribute a significant amount of fat to our diet because fast-food chains use them for frying, food manufactures add them to processed foods. And consumers tend to choose margarine over butter. Consumers of vegetable oils may feel safe in choosing these products because they are generally less statured than animal fats. If consumers […]
Carbohydrates are essential fuel for most of our bodily functions, they are rich in fiber and has many important uses in our bodies. Carbohydrate (Carbs) also, provide a good amount of vitamins and minerals with little or no fat. Grains and grain products supply many people daily intake of Carbs. As a result, any food […]
The world we live in now requires fast motions, everything has to be done in fast manner, even food has to be prepared quickly. Many people rely on processed and packaged foods for speed and convenience but they lose control over what their food contains. The question is what is the cost (disadvantage vs advantage) […]
Years ago Nutrition scientists have stated what nutrients our bodies need to be healthy and grow. Today, scientist have developed the skills needed for making supplements and elemental diets. These formula were originally intended for people who had disorders and needed alternate care. However, these formula have been recently being used outside of the medical […]
A lot of people believe that vegans do not get enough protein or it is impossible to gain muscles being a vegan. Most people associate veganism to weight or fat loss. I am here to tell you this is a myth. Vegans are able to get just as much proteins as meat eaters They simply […]
There are five features to recognize a nutritious diet. These features are the building block of a nourishing diet. Adequacy, balance calories intake, moderation, and variety. In this article we will talk about each of them. Adequacy: means the food you are eating is providing your body with essential nutrients, fiber and energy. For example, […]
Proteins are complex large, molecules that play many critical roles in the body thereby doing most of the work in the cells. Proteins are essential for function, structure and regulation of the tissues and organs. The basic unit of the proteins is called amino acids, there are 20 different types of amino acids, 9 of […]
WHAT IS PROTEIN? Proteins are complex large, molecules that play many critical roles in the body thereby doing most of the work in the cells. Proteins are essential for function, structure and regulation of the tissues and organs. The basic unit of the proteins is called amino acids, there are 20 different types of amino […]
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