Day: April 29, 2020

All about “Mango”

April 29, 2020

Nutritional value of mango   Raw mango, ½ fruit (100 g) Calories 67 Protein 0.5 g Carbohydrates 17.6g Fat 0.3 g Dietary fiber 1.9g Glycemic load Low Antioxidant power Student Sources  : Health Canada. Canadian Nutrient File , 2010. Mango: understand everything in 2 min Mango health profile   The mango is a tropical fruit most consumed in the world after […]

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All about “Mussel / Mold”

April 29, 2020

Versatile, they lend themselves to preparations inspired by the great cuisines of the world. Add herbs, saffron, curry, garlic, tomato, or coconut milk. Easy to prepare, they can transform a simple dish into a gourmet meal. Farmed mussels are eaten all year round while wild mussels are harvested and consumed during the months of March, April, May, October […]

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All about “Mint”

April 29, 2020

Health profile The vast majority of studies on mint have been carried out on the essential oil extracted from this plant rather than on the consumption of the leaves. This section will deal with fresh, dried or herbal mint leaves. It is important to consider that the studies carried out on mint leaves use different varieties of mint, […]

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All about “Mandarin”

April 29, 2020

The mandarin is a citrus native to Southeast Asia. The mandarin tree is the mandarin tree, a tree in the Rutacae family. It is a small round and slightly flattened fruit with a diameter of 5 to 9 cm. Its bark is fine, of an orange-red color. Its sweet and fragrant flesh is one of the least acidic among […]

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All about “Cod”, a fish rich in omega 3

April 29, 2020

The cod is amazing, prepared in brandade with which we will stuff a pepper or a zucchini. It is healthy and good simply poached and accompanied by some vegetables and an aioli to give it a little vigor. Unless you prefer your eggs, the Greeks prepare taramosalata. Characteristics of cod: Rich in proteins that contain the nine […]

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All about “Melon”, the flagship fruit of summer

April 29, 2020

Melons, like cantaloupe and honeydew, are refreshing fruits. They are a wonderful addition to breakfasts, desserts, aperitifs and salads. It is a flagship food of the summer which the French love. Characteristics of the melon: Rich in water; Low in calories; Source of vitamin A and C; Rich in antioxidants; Source of fiber. What is melon? Food […]

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All about “Corn / Maize”

April 29, 2020

Health profile The corn is a grain native of America, used sometimes as a vegetable. Although it is part of the traditional indigenous diet throughout the American continent, it is less popular in Europe where it is more reserved for livestock. We mostly know yellow corn, but in recent years we have started to see on the shelves products […]

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All about “Miso”, from fermented soybean

April 29, 2020

Miso is a savory condiment made from fermented soybean paste. This food comes from Asia and is found in particular in Japanese miso soup. Its salty flavor enhances dishes and makes it possible to replace salt. Characteristics of miso: Low in calories; Source of good quality protein; Source of iron and zinc; Source of group B vitamins; […]

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All about “Molasses”, its health benefits

April 29, 2020

The health benefits of molasses Richer in minerals than sugar The sugar content of molasses is high, however unlike white sugar, it provides many minerals of interest to the body. Maintains bone health There is a very interesting amount of calcium in molasses, allowing you to maintain good bone health and prevent osteoporosis . Antioxidant Recent studies […]

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All about “Lamb’s lettuce / Chewed up”

April 29, 2020

Nutritional value of lamb’s lettuce   Lamb’s lettuce, raw, 1 cup (250 ml) / 60 g Calories 12 Protein 1.2g Carbohydrates 2.1g Fat 0.2g Dietary fiber No data available Glycemic load  : no data available Antioxidant power  : good, but exact data not available Source  : Health Canada. Canadian Nutrient File , 2010. Lamb’s lettuce health profile Nicknamed sweet , lamb’s lettuce is a vegetable […]

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