Functional foods
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Different Types of Grains
Grains 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 the outside. It is a rich source of iron, magnesium, phosphorus, zinc, riboflavin, niacin and thiamine. The bran is the most abundant source of fiber…
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Nutrition in Gravy
Gravy 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 also canned ones that are available in supermarkets or food retail stores. Gravy is usually served with deep fried foods, meatloaf, mashed potatoes, roasts and…
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Wild Planet Foods
Wild Planet Foods is a privately held food processing company based in McKinleyville, California, USA. In addition to producing various kinds of seafood, the company is also focused on implementing methods that promote sustainability in the environment. History William Carvalho founded Wild Planet Foods in 2004. Prior to creating this particular company, Carvalho was already…
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For Energy’s Sake
Fighting fatigue? For those who wake up every morning feeling groggy and struggle to keep their eyes open at work these foods are for you, for energy’s sake! So, for energy it is highly recommended that you include the following type of foods in your diet: Nuts – enjoy your favorite nuts, peanuts, almonds, soy…
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Keeping the Cut Leafy Greens Healthy
Although leafy green vegetables get a number of stars in nutritional ratings, the Center for Disease Control and Prevention regards them as one of the riskiest foods on the market. They are often contaminated by pathogens such as Salmonella and Noroviruses and have been the source of about 20% of the food-borne infections in the last 11…
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Health Benefits of Boku Superfood
Boku Superfood is a line of high protein health food snacks and supplements. It was introduced into the market in 2007. It offers enhanced formulation that adds some hint of organic fine vanilla, organic raw cacao, the sweet mesquite pod and other highly valued ingredients. Some people will attest to the fact that there are…
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Soy Protein Beneficial for Diabetics
A recent research published in a nutrition journal points to the fact that soy protein could be beneficial to diabetic patients. The research was carried out on a number of male military veterans who were suffering from advanced Type II diabetes. Adding soy protein to their diet showed a significant reduction in the amount of…
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Basics about Beans
The term dried beans is commonly used to refer to a wide variety of seeds from the legumes plant family, including lentils and peas. Many people are confused when it comes to buying dried beans. What are the features that you should be looking for when buying beans? Beans can be purchased in packages, in…