Functional foods Archive
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Nutrition in Gravy
Posted on August 22, 2011 | No CommentsGravy is a kind of sauce created from juices that are produced from meats or vegetables in the process of cooking. Although gravy can be prepared from scratch, there are... -
The Energy Bar
Posted on August 14, 2011 | No CommentsThe energy bar is a type of supplemental food that is shaped like a bar and contains high-energy foods like cereal. This type of food is recommended for those who... -
Different Types of Grains
Posted on July 17, 2011 | No CommentsGrains are seeds of various plants. A grain has three parts, the bran, the germ and the endosperm. The bran is that part of the grain that is seen on... -
Foods that Fight Cancer
Posted on July 14, 2011 | No CommentsStatistics show that about 30% of cancers are caused by poor diet. With this information, diet has started being considered as a major factor in the development of cancer. Because... -
All About Nuts
Posted on July 12, 2011 | No CommentsBotanically speaking, a nut is defined as both the seed and the fruit. Following this definition, most nuts that we know and eat will not be classified as true nuts... -
All About Yogurt
Posted on July 10, 2011 | No CommentsYogurt has become one of the most common food items seen on the dairy-aisle display section. In some grocery stores, there is even a wider variety of yogurt displayed than... -
Nutrition Basics: The Micronutrient Biotin
Posted on July 9, 2011 | No CommentsBiotin is an important micronutrient in the body. It is also known as Vitamin B7, Vitamin H or Coenzyme R. In low concentrations, Biotin is absorbed through facilitated transport. In... -
Vitamin B5: Pantothenic Acid
Posted on July 8, 2011 | No CommentsPantothenic acid is also known as vitamin B5 and is one of the water-soluble vitamins. Since the body cannot store excess amounts of this vitamin, it is important that this... -
Vitamin B2: Riboflavin
Posted on July 6, 2011 | No CommentsRiboflavin is another type of vitamin B. As with other types of vitamin B, riboflavin is also water-soluble. Because the body does not store this vitamin, it is necessary to... -
All About Vitamin C
Posted on June 24, 2011 | No CommentsVitamin C, or Ascorbic Acid, is one of the most important micronutrients for the body. It is an especially useful compound when it comes to boosting the body’s immunity against...