What follows is a summary of the nutritional composition of 100 grams of… Grilled Chestnut Calories, vitamins, minerals, fiber, fat, etc. Energy (kcal) – 236 Energy (kJ) – 999 Water (g) – 40.5 Protein (g) – 3.17 Protein, crude (g) – 3.74 Carbohydrate (g) – 47.8 Fat (g) – 2.2 Sugars (g) – 10.3 Starch (g) – 32 Dietary fibres (g) – 5.1 Polyols (g) – X Ash (g) – 1.2 ...
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Is it true that the deformation of a food can prevents the consumption of its content?
Yes, indeed. While shopping and before consuming the contents of any can, it is imperative for us to respect the following two rules: – Every can should be hermetically sealed and completely intact. Otherwise, we should not buy it or consume it, even if its expiry date is still not exceeded. – Any can that’s convex, swollen, damaged on the ...
Read More »Smoked Salmon: Food composition for 100 grams
What follows is a summary of the nutritional composition of 100 grams of… Smoked Salmon Calories, vitamins, minerals, fiber, fat, etc. Energy (kcal) – 178 Energy (kJ) – 746 Water (g) – 63.1 Protein (g) – 22 Protein, crude (g) – 22 Carbohydrate (g) – 1.04 Fat (g) – 9.53 Sugars (g) – 0 Starch (g) – 0 Dietary fibres (g) – < 0.25 Polyols (g) – 0 Ash ...
Read More »Checked For You: A gut-dwelling parasite could hold the key to weight loss
A gene in roundworms tells the brain to stop eating and when exercise is needed, researchers have found. The gene is similar to one found in humans and could be used to help break the cycle of overeating by triggering a feeling of being full. The findings by Australian and Danish researchers could lead to a drug to combat obesity ...
Read More »Reheating cooked spinach makes them toxic! Is this true?
Unfortunately, yes, this is true… and it is due to the fact that spinach contains high amounts of nitrates. Therefore, when we reheat cooked spinach, such nitrates are transformed into nitrites and then into nitrosamines which are considered hazardous and harmful to health and may promote the development of certain diseases, including cancer. Therefore, and in order to avoid such ...
Read More »Fresh avocado (pulp, raw): Food composition for 100 grams
What follows is a summary of the nutritional composition of 100 grams of… Fresh avocado (pulp, raw) Calories, vitamins, minerals, fiber, fat, etc. Energy (kcal) – 147 Energy (kJ) – 604 Water (g) – 76.7 Protein (g) – 1.76 Protein, crude (g) – 1.76 Carbohydrate (g) – 1.57 Fat (g) – 13.8 Sugars (g) – 0.72 Starch (g) – 0.85 Dietary fibres ...
Read More »The American Heart Association: Skipping breakfast may be bad for your heart
Planning meals and snacks in advance and eating breakfast every day may help lower the risk of cardiovascular disease, new guidelines from U.S. doctors say. Eating more calories earlier in the day and consuming less food at night may also reduce the odds of a heart attack, stroke or other cardiac or blood vessel diseases, according to the scientific statement ...
Read More »Is it true that colors can affect our weight loss?
Yes, indeed, this is true. Various tests and studies have already proved that certain colors can stimulate our appetite while others may, on the contrary, slow it down. So, this can be considered a trick for people wishing to lose weight or keep them looking good. The color of the table-set (plates, glasses, etc.), the tablecloth, the armchairs and the ...
Read More »Quinoa, boiled/cooked in water, unsalted: Food composition for 100 grams
What follows is a summary of the nutritional composition of 100 grams of… Quinoa, boiled/cooked in water, unsalted Calories, vitamins, minerals, fiber, fat, etc. Energy (kcal) – 116 Energy (kJ) – 488 Water (g) – 71.6 Protein (g) – 4.1 Protein, crude (g) – 4.4 Carbohydrate (g) – 18.8 Fat (g) – 1.92 Sugars (g) – 0.87 Starch (g) – ...
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