Day: September 11, 2020
All about “Oyster mushroom”
September 11, 2020Health profile There are more than thirty varieties of oyster mushrooms. Most of them are edible, and several are grown commercially. The oyster mushroom represents about 25% of the world mushroom production. The oyster mushroom in the shell (or oyster-shaped) is the best known. It is eaten fresh or dried. This mushroom contains significant amounts of vitamins and minerals, especially […]
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All about “Sweet potato”
September 11, 2020The sweet potato is a perennial plant grown in the tropics and subtropics such as Central America, Peru or the Philippines. It is cultivated for its edible tubers. Depending on the variety, the skin and flesh of the sweet potato can be white, yellow, orange, or purple. The benefits of sweet potato: Rich in fiber; Low […]
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All about “Pumpkin”
September 11, 2020Pumpkin history The pumpkin would have been created in Japan, precisely on the island of Hokkaido, around 1878 from the buttercup or Hubbard squash then introduced late in France in the 1950s. In English, the most popular variety is called “Red Kuri squash “. In France, it is called pumpkin, which is a combination of the […]
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All about “Pitaya, dragon fruit”, with many benefits
September 11, 2020The pitaya or dragon fruit is a tasty and colorful exotic fruit, coming from a cactus. It will enhance your original fruit salads and will bring you many health benefits thanks to its richness in fiber, water and vitamins. It is a fruit native to Central America and Southeast Asia that is mainly found in Asian grocery […]
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All about “Watermelon”
September 11, 2020Nutritional value of watermelon Raw watermelon, 125 ml (½ cup) diced / 80 g Calories 24 Protein 0.5 g Carbohydrates 6.1 g Lipids 0.1 g Dietary fiber 0.3 g Glycemic load : Low Antioxidant power: Low Sources : Health Canada. Canadian Nutrient File , 2010. Watermelon health profile The watermelon or watermelon , has a taste refreshing thirst-quenching. Red or pink , white or yellow , its flesh is an important source […]
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All about “Pork and wild boar”
September 11, 2020Health profile Pork contains several nutrients essential for health. It contains high quality protein. It is also rich in zinc, selenium and group B vitamins, especially vitamin B1 (thiamine) whose levels surpass those of other meats. Its fat content varies depending on the cut, but generally pork is considered lean meat. Active principles and properties Cardiovascular diseases . Meat is […]
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All about “Pistachio”
September 11, 2020Health profile The pistachio can be eaten raw or roasted, salted or not. In some countries (eg Turkey) it is consumed as a paste made from oil, sugar and pistachios. The shell of the pistachio turns pink as it dries, a phenomenon taken up by the food industry which often dyes it a red rose. Like many nuts and oilseeds […]
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