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Kiwi, Benefits and Health Palate
The kiwi fruit is not only original in name and appearance, is also very important source of vitamins A, C and E, potassium, fiber and digestive enzymes, which can be enjoyed alone or as part of various dishes ranging from salads to desserts . Still considered exotic food early in the decade 1980-90, the kiwi [...]
Qualities of Vegetable Milk: Almond Milk and Hazelnut Milk
Almond milk. Obtained by grinding these fruits, dried, shelled, in order to produce a meal that can be mixed with water. Sometimes you add a sweetener to enhance its flavor, but it is better to take it without such additives, since their caloric value rises considerably. With regard to nutrition, we can say that contains [...]
Qualities of Vegetable Milk: Soymilk and Rice Milk
In essence, vegetable milk are obtained through the crushing of seeds to which water is added and a product that enhances the flavor and allow for longer storage. The market offers a variety of them and, being produced by specialized industrial systems, rescue important nutrients except fiber. The main drinks of this type, and its [...]
How Much do We Need Magnesium?
The main sources of magnesium are cereals and vegetables, the latter being especially green leafy. Other foods can also have a large amount of magnesium in its composition, such as sunflower seeds, almonds, hazelnuts or snails. In general, nuts are an important source of magnesium, a very necessary nutrient for our body. But how much [...]
Food and Nutritions: Pumpkin
Cucurbita maxima Duch. Winter Squash (English) Kürbis (German) Poiree (French) Zucca (Italian) It provides vitamins A, B9, C, E and folic acid. As for minerals, has potassium (361 mg), calcium, magnesium and phosphorus. Is 12 to 40 calories, depending on the variety and between 0.1 and 0.4% fat. For every 100 grams is 2 grams [...]