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Jul

2016

Spelt salad

04 Jul 2016

As I was having a quick lunch at Bianca in Dubai, I chose that healthy salad and i found it very filling and light. Spelt is a whole wheat grain full of fibers and B vitamins that curbs hunger and regulates blood sugar.The ingredients chosen for that salad; walnut,parmesan cheese ,pears,cherry tomatoes,rocket and honey dressing makes it very nutritious.

Jul

2016

Paleo diet

paleo diet

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03 Jul 2016

Jul

2016

Article on Martian food in the National

To find out more about Martian food check the link below as you will be able to access the full article.

http://m.thenational.ae/uae/science/uae-candidates-for-mars-mission-could-soon-taste-test-red-planet-crops

Jul

2016

Food additives

Processed food contains additives such as phosphate ,sodium citrate ,monosodium glutamate and much more flavor and texture enhancers. 300 additives are available in the market,people love packaged food so they buy it ignoring what is exactly inside.

Food is prepared most of the time in labs in order to create recipes with proper texture,color and consistency.Industrials prefer to pay less for their ingredients and focus more on providing an end product that resembles the most traditional recipes with the perfect combination of additives. They will no longer need to use original ingredients such as eggs,oil and milk and will replace them with water and additives.

Artificial flavors do trick consumers . Nitrites are present in luncheon meats to preserve color and texture . The problem is that preservatives harm the body and increase the incidence of asthma,eczema and some type of cancer. Nitrites in the body will transform into carcinogenic substances. Nowadays industries are doing their best to prepare meals with natural preservatives such as lemon to provide consumers with wholesome food. A healthy product has an ingredient list with recognizable names which means that there is no chemicals to preserve the food.

Jul

2016

Oysters

Oysters are a popular aphrodisiac however they also have a lot of other qualities to offer; they have 16 grams of protein per 6 ounce of serving and are high in vitamin C and B12.

They are full of zinc,Iron and selenium.Zinc helps our bodies fight illness and iron prevent us from getting anemia.

If you are in the mood for a light dinner or lunch opt for a salad and a couple of oysters just like I did.

Jun

2016

The Impact of Iron on health and wellbeing by Joe Thomas

deficency, ferritin, health, iron deficiency, wellbeing

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30 Jun 2016

As a graduate in Biological and Medicinal Chemistry from University of Exeter in the UK, Joe Thomas dedicated a lot of time in researching on the importance of micronutrients for a healthy body. He quotes: “An enzyme or protein in the body is a machine that performs a job. If you have a component missing, it won’t work properly resulting in many diseases.” His aim is to raise awareness on scientific topics by writing articles easy to read and understand.

Here is his article on the Impact of Iron on health and Wellbeing :

Iron is not only a building block it is also an essential mineral for the human body. It is essential for our body’s wellbeing.

In the periodic table iron is known by the symbol Fe and it’s the fourth most common element in Earth’s crust. Iron has played an essential role in industrialisation and it is estimated that 90% of all refined metal is iron.

Let’s identify some key questions which will highlight how vital iron is for our survival.

Jun

2016

Introducing solid foods to your baby

In order to make sure your baby stays healthy it is advised to breastfeed till 6 month of age. Introducing solid foods is a big step in your baby’s life,no need to rush remember that it has to be done gradually as it is the first step towards introducing him to a healthy lifestyle.

When you find that your baby is ready for solid foods,start with fresh food such as avocado,sweet potato,banana or pear.

You should introduce one food at a time and wait a minimum of 2 to 4 days before trying other varieties.After each new food ,pay close attention to any allergic reactions such as diarrhea,rash,or vomiting. If any of these occur stop using the new food and consult your child’s pediatrician.

Jun

2016

Grocery shopping tips and guidelines

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28 Jun 2016

Grocery shopping is part of everybody’s life ;it is perceived boring for some people or entertaining for others. I would advice people to prepare a shopping list before heading to the supermarket in order not to go overboard or favor unhealthy food items.

A typical grocery shopping list includes the following:

-Meat: low fat varieties such as filet and veal.

-Poultry:chicken or turkey breast.

-Dairy: organic milk or milk alternatives such as soya,coco and almond.

-Organic yogurts

-Organic cheese

-Organic eggs

-Organic smoked meats(it is preferable to limit their intake as they are high in salt)

-Wholegrain organic bread

-wholewheat pasta ,black or brown rice.

-Veggies :organic varieties of spinach,lettuce,cucumbers,tomatoes,zucchini,carrots,lemon,kale..

-Fruits:apples,berries,bananas,plums,grapefruit,figs,papaya…

-Grains: hummus,lentils,spelt…

-Nuts and seeds: pecan,brazil,almonds,walnut,pumpkin seeds.

-Eco friendly cleaning products.

-Organic dark chocolate (70-85% cacao).

-Fresh coconut water if available.

-Coco chips or dried bananas for nibbling.

If your products do not have nutrition facts it means they are natural jowever if they do contain check the ingrediemts to make sure there are no preservatives.

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