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.
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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.
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.
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.
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