Health Topics
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All About Nuts
Botanically 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 as they are actually the fruit of the trees they come from. However, the culinary definition of nuts is less strict as its botanical definition.…
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The Health Benefits of Spicy Foods
Foods that contain chili peppers are considered spicy foods mainly because of the burning sensation that is experienced when these types of food are eaten. What makes spicy foods produce the burning sensation is the chemical capsaicin. Capsaicin is considered an irritant to try to prevent animals from eating the chili peppers. One way to…
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Skin-Healthy Food and Beverages
One way to achieve healthy skin is through diet. Below are some common foods and beverages that help nourish the skin. Yogurt Dairy products that are low in fat like yogurt are a rich source of vitamin A. Vitamin A is a very helpful vitamin when it comes to keeping the skin healthy. People who…
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Food and the Glycemic Index
The Glycemic Index is a type of food ranking that is based on how fast it affects blood glucose levels. Foods that are quickly broken down in the digestion process have high GI (Glycemic Index) while foods that are broken down slowly in the digestion process have low GI. The Importance of the Glycemic Index…
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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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All About Goji Berries
Goji berries are included in the Solonaceae or nightshade family (along with tomato, deadly nightshade, tobacco, potato, eggplant and chili pepper). These berries are also known as wolfberries and have the scientific name of Lycium barbarum. They are commonly found already shriveled and dried. Dehydrated Goji berries can be described as red raisins. These berries…
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All the Benefits of Coconut
Coconut has the scientific name Cocos nucifera. It was named this because Spanish explorers thought it looked like the face of the monkey (“coco”) and because it is nut-bearing (“nucifera”). In some countries, coconut is considered a staple food and is the component of a majority of the food that is eaten. The coconut is…
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All About Cheese
Cheese is a product that is created from milk. It is produced all over the world in a wide range of textures, forms and flavors. Cheese is composed of milk fat and milk proteins. The milk used for producing cheese is usually taken from cows, goats, buffalo and sheep. It is made by coagulating casein,…
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