Nutrition
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Vitamin B5: Pantothenic Acid
Pantothenic 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 is replenished by eating foods that contain a significant amount of pantothenic acid. Currently, there is no recommended daily allowance for pantothenic acid. However, experts…
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Nutrition Basics: The Micronutrient Biotin
Biotin 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 high concentrations, it is absorbed through passive diffusion in the small intestines (the upper part). Biotin is a relatively stable micronutrient, as it does not…
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Hawaiian Springs Water Helps Protect Last of Rare Gardenia in Hawaii
Bottled Water Company’s Preserving Paradise Initiative Partners with Hawaii Plant Extinction Prevention (PEP) Program to Protect Endangered Native Species on Oahu HONOLULU – Premium natural bottled water company Hawaiian Springs has partnered with the Hawaii Plant Extinction Prevention (PEP) Program to build protective fencing around the last remaining nanu (Gardenia brighamii) growing wild on the…
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Some Benefits of Eating Legumes
A legume is defined as a plant specie that has pods that split when it becomes ripe. Common examples of legumes include beans, peanuts, soybeans, lentils and peas. Legumes are one of the kinds of foods that provide a number of benefits to the body. Legumes Prevent Cravings of Food Corn syrup, which is high…
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All About Yogurt
Yogurt 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 traditional dairy products. What is a Yogurt? Yogurt is a type of food that is custard-like and has a tart flavor. It is prepared from…
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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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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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Foods that Fight Cancer
Statistics 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 diet is a controllable factor, changing the type of foods that a person eats can significantly increase or decrease their risks for developing cancer. Eating…