We often refer to fats as the biological molecules at the cause of our dietary impairment; truly, fats are elegant biological substances, that play essential roles in the biology of humans and animals, and must be consumed in moderation, depending of the food sources. Fatty acids are building blocks of lipids; Fatty acids (FAs) are …
Eggs are a natural source of many nutrients including high quality protein, vitamins and minerals (with traces amount of carbohydrates). Eggs are naturally rich in amino acids, vitamin B2 (riboflavin), vitamin B12 (cobalamin), vitamin D, choline, selenium and iodine. They also contain vitamin A, some other B vitamins such as folate (B9), biotin (B7), pantothenic …
Every living organisms requires energy to grow and to function; without energy, living organisms would not be able to live. A Calorie is a measure of energy for both food and physical activity. There are two types of calories: ● A small calorie or cal is the amount of energy required to heat of 1 …
As we grow older we tend to become more forgetful; this could be as a result of too many things on the mind or something more serious such as Dementia or Alzheimer. Dementia and Alzheimer’s diseases are serious diseases that lead to severe memory loss, declining health, and death. Moreover, memory problems and difficulties in …
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A key antioxidant, vitamin E is important for a healthy heart amongst its many other health benefits; it is very important for keeping the skin and eyes healthy and help the blood supply to the heart and other bodily organs. Although it is fat-soluble, this vitamin is only stored in your body for a period …
Neri Cristina and D’alba Lucia (2021) described ageing as a state of reduced regenerative and adaptive capacity resulting in an easier development of morbidity; they recognised that one’s prerequisite for wellbeing and having a good quality of life is to maintain an adequate nutritional status. It is important to watch the nutritional status of elderly …
Coconut (Cocos nucifera) is an important multipurpose perennial crop of the tropics. The coconut is generally composed of coconut water and the kernel; Coconut can be labelled a ‘functional food,’ which provides health benefits over and beyond the basic nutrients. The coconut tree has been called the “tree of life” because of its value as …
“On average, people who eat more berries seem to live a little bit longer”, that’s according to Eric Rimm, Professor of Epidemiology and Nutrition and Director of the Program in Cardiovascular Epidemiology at the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health and Professor of Medicine at the Harvard Medical School. He suggested eating a cup …
There is no doubt that the covid-19 crisis is having a huge financial impact on all actors in the food service business. Restaurants, hotels, cafes, pubs and many others actors have had to close their doors and stop operating while we all had to isolate at home. Some businesses have now transformed their standard operating …
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What is a sustainable diet? How do we feed our growing population nutritiously and sustainably? This great article by the European Food Information Council tells us more!
