Vegetables for Nutrition and a Healthy Life
by: Shelley Green
Fruit and vegetables are brimming with fibre, plus a whole range of vitamins and minerals, and because they're low in calories, they make an important and healthy addition to any diet. Here is some information for you about vegetable nutrition. "Eat your fruits and...
Coffee and Caffeine – How much is in each cup?
Posted under General Nutrition on Thursday, 18 January 2007 by Drnutrion
by: Matthew Hick
Coffee is a complex mixture of chemical components of the coffee bean. Some of these components are partially destroyed by the roasting process; however, many of these components are not. Caffeine is one of the components that is not affected by the roasting process....
Going Nuts
Posted under General Nutrition on Thursday, 18 January 2007 by Drnutrion
by Anne Ehmer
Nuts are much more than a snack; besides their obvious use adding flavor and texture to any dish, nuts are a valuable source of nutrients in their own right. In Western cuisine, nuts are usually treated as a luxury and relegated to confectionery and desserts. Vegetarians know...
What exactly is Fair Trade Food?
by: Davinos Greeno
The Fairtrade Foundation exists to ensure that producers are guaranteed a minimum price for their goods irrespective of world prices.
This means that Fairtrade goods are often more expensive in the UK than those without the Fairtrade logo. Although people are now...
Should You Buy Fairtrade, Organic Or Local Food?
Posted under General Nutrition on Thursday, 18 January 2007 by Drnutrion
by Davinos Greeno
Again, I find myself torn apart with choices when deciding which is the most ethical, eco friendly and/or healthy option when it comes to shopping for food and non-food products.
Should I buy food and products that support workers in Third World by buying Fairtrade...
Ostrich – The New Red Meat ?
Posted under General Nutrition on Thursday, 18 January 2007 by Drnutrion
A New Red Meat
Since the high glycogen content of Ostrich meat confers to it an almost sweet flavor, it is suggested to serve it along with a complement of vegetables that contrast nicely with sweet, such as red radicchio and rocket. Rich in proteins and iron, the meat is also low in fat (1-2g...
Searching for The Fountain of Youth
Throughout centuries, people have searched for a proverbial Fountain of Youth, a fountain whose water can actually slow down the aging process. From Juan Ponce de León to the modern day seeker, the search for the Fountain of Youth, much like the fountain itself, springs eternal.
While this...
Two Methods of Cutting Chicken – Simply and Professionally
Posted under General Nutrition on Thursday, 18 January 2007 by Drnutrion
There are two ways in which chickens or poultry can be cut up, one for home use and the other for professional use. The technique can be learned quite easily and it's a useful skill to have.
The advantages are that it is more economical to cut up chicken or poultry yourself than buying in...
Fibre Facts
Posted under General Nutrition on Thursday, 18 January 2007 by Drnutrion
Fiber is part of a healthy diet, discover why.
Fiber plays a very important role in a healthy diet. Fiber is found in plants, and dietary fiber –the kind of fiber we eat- comes to us inside the fruits, vegetables and grains we eat.
Human provides no calories, as it cannot be digested by...
Organic Wine: Reprieve for the Allergic
Posted under General Nutrition on Thursday, 18 January 2007 by Drnutrion
When I was a kid, I developed an allergy to peanut butter, something I loved to eat by the spoonful. While others ate it, mixing clumps with strawberry jam and putting it between two slices of bread, I stood by drooling; then, with a sense of defeat, I went to stick my head in my Easy Bake...
