Red meat bad or good ?
December 2, 2021
Red meat has been demonized several times and represents an important presence for the omnivorous diet. When asked, can you live without red meat? It must be clearly answered yes.
OMEGA 3
November 18, 2021
To reduce inflammation we need to produce more type 3 prostaglandins which are derived from omega 3. The most common omega-3 fatty acids are (alpha-linolenic acid) present in large quantities in flaxseed oil, and DHA…
A year ago I wrote an article about the positive effect of Sodium in the diet. Now that the hot season is approaching and the diet tend to be slimmer the significance of not banning…
Fibers in the diet and their multiple effects
March 24, 2020
DIET FIBERS AND THEIR HEALTH BENEFITS In this article, we’re going to look at the effect of Dietary Fiber and how it effects our health. Fiber is the plant matter that is indigestible in human…
PALM OIL AND VEGETABLE OIL USE IN FOODS PREPARATION
March 19, 2020
In the list of ingredients of a preparation we find the ingredient present with a major percentage at the top of the list and those present at a minor percentage at the bottom. When you…
PLANTS MIGHT BE HARMFUL
January 2, 2020
NOT ALL PLANTS HAVE COME TO HEAL US Many plants have active organic compounds that are particular healthful for us, but could become toxic if eaten in excess. These molecules have protective effect for the…
PLANT STEROL AND IMPORTANCE FOR HIGH LEVEL OF LDL
August 13, 2019
VEGETABLE STEROLS AND THEIR EFFECT ON LDL( LOW DENSITY LIPOPROTEIN) LEVEL IN BLOOD These are essential natural components of vegetables, very useful in their function having an hormone effect on plants. They are similar in…
Two often neglected cereals for Celiacs and other people: Although oats have been widely publicized for their heart-protective properties, millet is a grain that should also be included on your list of heart-healthy choices because…
Herbs and spices the cherry on top of the diet cake
July 22, 2019
Add spices and herbs to your diet without a problem: Antioxidants, the hottest topic to hit nutrition in years, have cropped up in a host of whole foods—fruits, vegetables, nuts and grains. Recent study indicates…
SODIUM REVISITED FOR ATHLETES
July 1, 2019
SODIUM REVISITED: We all know that diet high in sodium is extremely dangerous in the long run. On a previous article though I encouraged athletes to add a little of salt in their diet. Generally…
