Nutritional value of grapefruit Grapefruit, ½ medium fruit (10 cm diameter) / 128 g Grapefruit juice, 1 cup (250 ml) / 260 g Calories 41 100 Protein 0.8g 1.4 g Carbohydrates 10.3 g 23.4g Fat 0.1g 0.3 g Dietary fiber 2.3 g 1.4 g Glycemic load : Low Antioxidant power : High Source : Health Canada. Canadian Nutrient […]
Read MoreHealth profile Grouper, a lean fish, is an excellent source of iron, phosphorus and vitamin B2. In addition, like all fish, it contains an appreciable amount of complete proteins. This tropical fish deserves to be discovered. Active ingredients and properties The grouper is a fish with little fat and is therefore considered a lean fish. The regular consumption of […]
Read MoreThe health benefits of pomegranate Several prospective and epidemiological studies have revealed that a high consumption of fruits and vegetables decreases the risk of cardiovascular diseases 3 , certain cancers 25 and other chronic diseases 1 , 2,26 . The presence of antioxidants in fruits and vegetables could play a role in these protective effects. Pomegranate juice for cardiovascular disease . Several studies have found that regular consumption of […]
Read MoreNutritional value of guava Per 100 g Calories 68 kcal Water 81g Carbohydrates 14.3 g Protein 2.6g Fat 0.9 g Dietary fiber 5.4 g Vitamin C 228 mg Vitamin A 31 mg Potassium 417 mg Health Effects of Guava Antioxidants The antioxidant content of guava is very interesting. Indeed, several scientific studies have shown that […]
Read MoreHealth profile For a very long time, ginger has been consumed all over the world to relieve various ailments such as rheumatism, nausea, colds and headaches. Ginger can be used in different forms, such as capsules, powder, herbal teas, fresh or syrup. This fact sheet will mainly focus on the health effects of consuming fresh or dried ginger (see our Ginger (psn) […]
Read MoreThe pickle is a variety of small cucumber that we eat, still green, candied in vinegar most of the time. The pickle is a very used condiment; in the kitchen which can be relieved dishes or replace salt in some preparations. Its fermentation makes it a very digestible food, consumed for millennia. Characteristics: Rich in […]
Read MoreHistory of goji berry Native to China, they have been used for at least 2000 years in traditional Chinese medicine and are said to have the benefits of protecting the liver and kidneys, stimulating the immune system, and preserving the integrity of neurological functions and sight organs. the effects of aging. But are all of these […]
Read MoreHealth profile The garlic has been used for hundreds of years to treat various health problems. A very large number of studies have been carried out in order to better understand the active principles of garlic and their physiological effects. In these studies, garlic is used in different forms: fresh, dehydrated, as well as in the form of an […]
Read More1. What is gluten? Digestive discomfort, throbbing fatigue, unexplained blues can be explained by gluten intolerance, also known as celiac disease. The effects of this intolerance can be reduced by avoiding foods that contain gluten. Gluten is a generic term for the proteins found in certain cereals: rye , oats , wheat , barley , kamut, spelled. The gluten proteins which cause celiac disease are […]
Read MoreDo you want to bask on a lush lawn? It is not too late ! Follow these tips to get a perfect lawn. Rule 1: Hunt the invaders! The chinch bugs wait for the heat of the summer, then make havoc, visible in the form of irregular yellow and brown spots. To find out if you have some, […]
Read MoreFor many years, people have been altering the genomes of plants and animals using traditional breeding techniques. Artificial selection for specific and desired traits has ultimately resulted in a variety of organisms under categories of Crop plants, farm animals, and soil bacteria majorly. But this artificial selection has been limited to naturally occurring variations only. […]
Read MoreWHAT IS GREENHOUSE EFFECT? The greenhouse effect is the process by which the earth atmosphere is heated by the absorption of thermal radiations by different greenhouse gases & they do not reflect it back into space but reradiate it in the different directions in the atmosphere. Simply it means the absorption of thermal energy coming […]
Read MoreWHAT IS GLOBAL WARMING? Global warming can be defined as the average increase in overall temperature of earth in the last 100 years or so due to the greenhouse gaseous effects such as release of gases like CO2 , Methane (CH4 ) etc. due to burning of fossil fuels or deforestation in a large amount […]
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