Day: April 3, 2020

All about “Chicory and Endive”

April 3, 2020

Nutritional value of chicory   Endive (witloof or Brussels chicory) raw, 125 ml (½ cup) / 48 g Curly chicory and raw escarole, 125 ml (½ cup) / 25 g Common chicory, raw, 125 ml (½ cup) / 15 g Calories 8 5 4 Protein 0.4 g 0.3 g 0.3 g Carbohydrates 1.9g 0.9 g […]

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All about “Tarragon”

April 3, 2020

Health profile Active ingredients and properties Herbs are usually not consumed in large quantities. Used as seasonings, they cannot therefore provide all the health benefits attributed to them. The fact that adding herbs to food on a regular and significant basis makes it possible to contribute, if only in a minimal way, to the antioxidant intake of […]

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All about “Shallot / Wild Onion”

April 3, 2020

Health profile Shallot: understand everything in 2 min The term ”  shallot  ” is commonly misused to refer to green onion. The shallot is rather a small vegetable the size of a bulb of garlic, with a more subtle flavor than the onion. There are several varieties, the three most common being gray shallots, Jersey and “chicken thigh”. Active […]

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All about “Durian”

April 3, 2020

Nutritional value of durian Per 100 g (about 1/6 of the fruit) Calories 147 kcal Carbohydrates 27.1g Fibers 3.8g Protein 1.5g Fat 5.3 g Source: United States Department of Agriculture Agricultural Research Service National Nutrient Database for Standard Reference Release 28 Health effects of durian Very few studies have been carried out specifically on this […]

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All about “Turkey”

April 3, 2020

Health profile The turkey has a low content of fat and saturated fatty acids and could thus be integrated into a diet preventive of cardiovascular diseases. Its high selenium content could also help protect against cardiovascular disease. In addition, eating turkey is particularly beneficial for individuals with food allergies, since turkey protein is rarely an allergen. Active […]

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