Other food benefits for healthy living
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Not all types of coffee are suitable for the keto diet. The ketogenic diet is a low-carbohydrate, but high fat diet. This means it avoids carbohydrate-rich foods such as sugar. While some people associate it as a high-protein diet, maintaining a state of ketosis usually requires only moderate amounts of protein. Milk...
In the world of cuisine and nutrition, mushrooms have long held a somewhat ambiguous position. While often grouped with vegetables due to their culinary versatility, they are, in fact, distinct organisms belonging to the kingdom Fungi. This unique taxonomic classification has led to widespread confusion...
In recent years, an increasing number of people have embraced the practice of adding lemon to their coffee, a combination that might initially seem unconventional. However, when we consider that adding lemon to tea is a well-established tradition, the idea becomes less surprising. After all, it's essentially...
Cocoa is the fruit of the cacao tree (Theobroma cacao), whose beans are wrapped in pods that are easy to collect. It is the main ingredient from which chocolate is made. The dried and ground cocoa beans are used to obtain the cocoa liquor and cocoa butter that are used to make chocolate. Cocoa powder,...
Although not a common ingredient in most kitchens, the amaranth grain is becoming more popular. Native to South America, it was once used regularly by the Aztec civilization and other precolonial nations. It is still used for certain Mexican recipes, but even in this country its usage is limited. Due to its...
No and yes is the short answer, the rest of this article is the long one. We may think of the word "fried" as meaning "unhealthy" and "fattening", but the term fried has different meanings. Is a dish of sautéed julienne vegetables not as healthy as some deep fried wantons? They are both technically fried food....
Cinnamon is much more than one of the basic spices of world cuisine widely used as a baking ingredient. Its aroma has been awarded aphrodisiac properties, while its health effects are diverse: helping promote weight loss, improve digestion, reduce anxiety and optimise the level of glucose or cholesterol.
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