Day: April 13, 2020
All about “Litchi”
April 13, 2020Description of the lychee The lychee is a fruit from a tree called Litchi chinensis , a species of tropical tree native to southern China 1 . This tree can reach up to 20 meters and produces large quantities of lychees, from 100 to 150 kg per year. It is also grown in India, Thailand, South Africa, Israel, Mexico, Australia and […]
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All about “Milk”
April 13, 2020Health profile Milk: understand everything in 2 min For several years, there has been controversy about the positive health effects of milk consumption. There is an abundance of scientific literature on the relationship between milk and the onset, prevention or treatment of certain diseases. This is why it is important to make a critical and objective judgment. The […]
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All about “Konjac”
April 13, 2020Konjac, or Amorphophallus konjac, is a plant native to Southeast Asia. Its bulb has been used for culinary and therapeutic purposes for several centuries. In western countries, konjac is best known in herbal medicine for its natural appetite suppressant effect. Rich in fiber and low in calories, konjac is often recommended as part of a slimming diet. Common […]
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All about “Kiwi”
April 13, 2020Nutritional value of kiwi Raw kiwi, 1 large (90 g) Calories 56 Protein 1.0 g Carbohydrates 13.3 g Fat 0.5 g Dietary fiber 2.7g Glycemic load : Low Antioxidant power : Moderate Sources : Health Canada. Canadian Nutrient File , 2010 Kiwi: understand everything in 2 min Health profile of kiwi A single kiwi contains an impressive amount of fiber . Thanks […]
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All about “Kefir”, a drink to discover!
April 13, 2020What is that ? The Kefir is a drink obtained after the fermentation of grains of kefir in milk or fruit juice. From the Caucasus , kefir is a probiotic (= living microorganisms, yeasts and bacteria). The kefir grains are formed of casein (= protein contained in milk and cheeses) and gelatinous colonies growing in symbiosis (= association between living beings whose benefits are reciprocal). There are two types of kefir : the kefir milk […]
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All about “Kale”
April 13, 2020History of Kale Consumed since Roman times, it became a food widely used in the Middle Ages and then be brought by the English in 17 th century in North America. Nutritional value of Kale cabbage Per 100 g of raw cabbage Content Calories 50 kcal Water 84.5g Carbohydrates 10 g Protein 3.3g Fat 0.7 g […]
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All about “Kumquat”, the smallest citrus fruit
April 13, 2020The health benefits of kumquat Antioxidant If it is less concentrated in vitamin C than other fruits of the citrus family, its regular consumption will allow you to improve your intake of antioxidants in order to slow cell aging. Transit regulator It is the action of the fibers which will make it possible to solve the problems […]
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All about “Persimmon”, the national fruit of Japan
April 13, 2020Persimmon is the fruit of the persimmon tree belonging to the large family of hardwoods such as ebony. It is the only tree in this family to produce an edible fruit. Persimmon is the national fruit of Japan. It is also grown in China, Israel, Korea and the United States. There are hundreds of different varieties of persimmon but […]
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