Food bacteria: what they are and how to defend yourself
Every year there are many people who fall ill due to food-borne pathogens, i.e. viruses , parasites , toxins and harmful bacteria present in foods which, if ingested, trigger more or…
Every year there are many people who fall ill due to food-borne pathogens, i.e. viruses , parasites , toxins and harmful bacteria present in foods which, if ingested, trigger more or…
Introduction Proteins are macronutrients which, if introduced in the right quantities, absolutely do not make you fat – but neither do you lose…
Proteins are a group of large biomolecules (macromolecules) made up of one or more chains of amino acids .Proteins are not all the same…
Dietary proteins , as indispensable nutrients , play a decisive role in maintaining good health. The most complete ones are of animal origin, but…
Proteins: Quality and Quantity There are many dietary protein sources ; the foods that contain the most are: eggs , milk + cheese derivatives and all types of meat (including fishery products ); then…
Probiotics and prebiotics are quite important elements for maintaining health. Having very similar names it is easy to confuse them, yet the two are not…
What are? Probiotics are microorganisms with a beneficial action that are often used to treat or reduce the symptoms of diarrhea . The group of probiotics…
Introduction Fruit, in most cases, boasts a valid nutritional profile. Rich in vitamins , minerals , and antioxidant compounds , beneficial for the body. However, some people…
Generality What is Popcorn? Popcorn (popcorn or popcorn ) is a food that typically falls into the snack category . Forming part of the III fundamental…
Introduction Proteins are an essential component of a balanced diet. Although they can be obtained from a variety of sources, chicken…