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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
Fatty acids (FAs) are lipids (fats) biomolecules that are present in all organisms and perform a variety of functions. There are two types of fatty acids: essential and nonessential. The body can create nonessential fatty acids by converting amino acids from the foods we eat. However, the body cannot create essential fatty acids, where the …
Proteins are nutrients the body needs to function properly, to grow and repair cells; it is classed as a macronutrient and each gram of protein counts as 4 calories. Proteins are found in a wide range of foods and it’s important that you get enough proteins in your diet every day. How much protein you …
There is a lot of confusing messages about foods containing carbohydrates. Foods that contain carbohydrates provide us with energy, vitamins, minerals and fibre which are all important for health. Put simply, carbohydrates provide the body’s primary source of energy. Simple carbohydrates, such as sugars (glucose, fructose, lactose, sucrose), give instant energy and have no other …
