8
May
2016
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fructose everywhere!

Fructose is found in fruits,fruit juices,syrups and honey however in some cases it can trigger side effects such as diarrhea,abdominal pain and gas.

Fructose malabsorption is a digestive disorder in which absorption of fructose is impaired by deficient fructose carriers,the result is increased fructose in the entire intestine causing vomiting, diarrhea ,abdominal pain and bloating.Checking food labels is essential before buying packaged food to avoid the presence of high fructose corn syrup,maple flavored syrup,molasses,palm or coconut sugar and sorghum which are different forms of fructose.

Nowadays fructose is misused as it is included in every food product as a sweetener therefore causing a lot of intolerances when eating sweets.

7
May
2016
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What are legumes?

Legumes such as beans,lentils and peas act like anti diabetic and weight loss agents due to their low glycemic index which prevents food cravings.Beans also contain high levels of resistant starch and fibers which makes it hard for the digestive enzymes to break it down, thus reducing the total calories absorbed from beans.They even have blood pressure lowering effects.

Eating beans,peas or lentils more than twice a week can decrease colon cancer by 50%. Adding legumes to your diet should be part of your clean eating plan.

6
May
2016
0

Flax,sesame and chia seeds benefits

Seeds contain minerals, antioxidants and micronutrients including plant sterols which help reduce cholesterol.Seeds and nuts act like a fat sponge and help the body get rid of bad fats.Flax,chia and sesame seeds are rich in lignans which are plant phytoestrogens that protect against cancer.

Several seeds and nuts are also rich in omega 3 fatty acids which are beneficial for the heart and brain health such as walnuts,hemp seeds,flaxseeds and chia seeds.

 

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