NAME: LAVERNE HILL LECTURER: MR. NATHANIEL GALE SUBJECT: INTRODUCTION TO NUTRITION Introduction Good food is a basic requirement for the human body. It is of prime importance in the attainment of normal growth and development. Food not only satisfies the appetite but aids in the maintenance of all body processes and supply essential energy required for maintaining body temperature and activity. In the role of nutrition‚ food cannot be neglected in the promotion of health and
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oleifera were found among the most promising species according to their high antioxidant activity‚ high contents of micronutrients (Table 1) and phytochemicals‚ processing properties. M. oleifera leaves are a good source of nutrition and exhibit anti-tumor‚ anti-inflammatory‚ anti-ulcer‚ anti-atherosclerotic and anti-convulsant activities
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Acid): Surprised? Most athletes don’t realize how important vitamin C status is to success. As the most widely studied vitamin in sports nutrition‚ Ascorbic acid has proven itself to be valuable to bodybuilders in many ways. First‚ vitamin C is an antioxidant‚ protecting muscle cells from free radical damage‚ thus enhancing recovery and
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Nutrition In practice‚ good nutrition means putting dietary emphasis on fruits‚ vegetables‚ whole grains‚ fish‚ poultry‚ lean meats‚ and low-fat dairy foods to ensure the body has a steady and adequate supply of the nutrients it needs. It also means managing calorie intake to maintain a healthy weight. Beverages can play an important role in providing essential nutrients. All beverages contain water‚ which supports proper hydration. Many 100% fruit and vegetable juices are also a good source of
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protein found in meat but with spirulina‚ the protein is basically liquefied. This means that as soon as it enters your body‚ you start efficiently absorbing it into your system. The number and concentration of antioxidants in this super food are extremely high. If you didn’t already know‚ antioxidants are one of the most effective tools in the fight against cancer‚ aging‚ and many other diseases and ailments. If you are feeling sluggish during the day‚ you may have a deficiency of certain vitamins specifically
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We live in a toxic environment. Much of what we consume is simply not good for our bodies-it builds up and eventually damages our health. Antioxidant vitamins-vitamins C and E‚ and beta carotene-may be what we need to "clean up" our systems. Excess sugar in the bloodstream can have very serious side effects. The extra sugar impedes blood flow‚ causing wounds to heal more slowly and infections to become more virulent. Just how this excess sugar causes damage remains a topic of debate. One plausible
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observing the suffering he/she is experiencing. The good news is that there are natural substances that promote better cell performance‚ which assist the body in the removal of dangerous free-radicals and other toxins. Two of these products‚ the Antioxidant Treats for Pets and the Sprouted Granules‚ do just that -AND -without the risk of side-effects‚ like commonly prescribed anti-inflammatory medications
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Roy 1 Moitry Susan Roy Professor Jenny Nate Culinary Arts 2 November 2014 Carrots Carrot is a root vegetable. They are usually orange in color. Other colors such as purple‚ red‚ white‚ and yellow varieties exist too. They have a crisp texture when fresh. The cultivated featheryleaved plant of the parsley family yields this vegetable. The domesticated carrot that we know today originated from the
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produces oxygen free radicals as side products. To prevent the hazardous effects of oxygen free radicals‚ the human body produces antioxidants‚ which are molecules that donate electron to free radical molecules and stabilize them before any harm is being done to the body (Keaney‚ 59). There should be a balance between the amount of oxygen free radicals and antioxidants‚ and any disproportionate amount of each in respect to the other would lead to the oxidative stress which is the focus of this paper
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kapaipuku.com - Buckwheat Nutrition Facts: Why It’s Good for You Buckwheat is one of today’s superfoods since it is chocked full of nutritional and health benefits. Unlike its name‚ it is not related to wheat or other cereal grains‚ as it actually is a fruit seed and is related to sorrel and rhubarb. With buckwheat being high in protein and gluten-free‚ it is a viable substitute for wheat and other grains that contain gluten for those with sensitivities to this substance. Learn additional information
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