Vegetable proteins
Introduction Vegetable proteins are chains of amino acids with specific biological functions but contained exclusively in cereals , legumes, pseudo-cereals, vegetables , fruit and oilseeds. Before…
Introduction Vegetable proteins are chains of amino acids with specific biological functions but contained exclusively in cereals , legumes, pseudo-cereals, vegetables , fruit and oilseeds. Before…
Introduction The vegan diet is a nutritional regime which, if not managed properly, can favor the establishment of certain nutritional deficiencies ; among the many…
Someone considers them the most nutritious food in the world, others fear them for their cholesterol content, still others appreciate their versatility…
Definition Non-celiac gluten sensitivity is a disorder that has recently been introduced into the medical vocabulary, used to identify all those cases in which…
The Purines Purines are a group of nitrogenous organic substances found in all living cells . The best known purines, as nitrogenous bases of DNA and RNA , are adenine and…
Introduction Correct protein intake is a highly controversial topic due to the “hypothetical” possible risks of consuming too much protein in the…
Introduction Miraculous diets that promise to lose weight in a short time, detox diets , single-food diets, particular food styles carried out in an attempt…
Introduction In common knowledge, the concept has now consolidated that diets rich in animal fats and low in polyunsaturated fatty acids are associated with…
Benefits against high cholesterol Walnuts are among the foods useful for keeping cholesterol levels and cardiovascular risk under control, provided – of course – they are included in the…
What are What are Lactobacilli? Lactobacilli are a genus of Gram-positive , rod-shaped , facultative anaerobic or microaerophilic bacteria. Most of these microorganisms have the ability…