Lentil is a small legume seed belonging to the Lens culinaris species and the Leguminosae (Fabaceae or Papilionaceae) family. It is one of the world most ancient food crops, has a lens shape, exist as a spectrum of colours, which includes yellow, orange, red, green, brown or black. Lentil is classified as a pulse with …
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 …
Happy Valentine’s Day! – Lets get your heart racing, healthy and happy ! The human heart and its functions. The heart is one of the most fundamental organs in the body. Physically, it consists of muscle, and is approximately the size of a fist, located slightly to the left side of the chest. The heart …
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Quinoa (Chenopodium quinoa Willd) is a grain-like food crop that is often marketed as a “superfood” for its nutritious qualities; it now plays an increasing role in human diets globally. Moreover, quinoa is one of the crops selected by Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) to offer food security. The most common and available types of …
Yoghurt or Yogurt is the resulting product from the culturing of a mixture of milk and cream products with the addition of yoghurt cultures bacteria such as the lactobacilli bacteria. The Fermentation of lactose (milk) by these bacteria produces lactic acid, which acts on milk proteins to give yoghurt its texture and characteristic flavour. Yoghurt …
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 …
Brussels sprouts is a cultivated Brassica in which the marketable parts of the plant are the swollen axillary buds known as “sprouts” or “buttons.” It is part of the family of cruciferous vegetables and generally classified as Brassica oleracea (Brassicaceae family, previously called the Cruciferae). The origin of this plant remains obscure and has been …
It’s the first week of the new year 2023! Many of us have made new year’s resolutions around getting rid of any bad habits and implementing new healthy habits into our everyday lives. If you’re still unsure which good habits you can commence, ensure you include ones around a healthy diet and moving more. A …
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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