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- Nutrition & Dietetics
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What is gluten?
Gluten is the primary protein in wheat, rye and barley. This seemingly harmless protein has become one of the top allergens, and many people are sensitive to gluten without realizing it. This would...
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Why is it so easy to confuse hunger with thirst?
One of the things that happen when we're chronically dehydrated is that we don't actually realize we're thirsty. We often mistake our body's thirst for hunger and eat when we just n...
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What role does dietary fat play in the human body?
Quality is paramount in dietary fats for several reasons. For one, the nutritional value of a quality fat is superior to a low-quality, refined, or modified version. Take butter that comes from a p...
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Is it true that dietary fat is bad for me?
With the notable exception of trans fats (they are indisputably bad), there is no type of dietary fat that is categorically good or bad. What makes it so is the quality of the fat and how it has be...
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What fatty acids are essential?
We hear the term "essential fatty acids" tossed around, but what exactly does it mean? An essential fatty acid (EFA) is a fatty acid that your body cannot create from other fatty acids an...
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Why should I soak beans?
All grains, as well as beans, nuts, and seeds, have something called phytic acid in them. Phytic acid plays an important role as a protective coating that prevents the grain from breaking down prem...
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How much salt in the diet is too much?
While sodium is an important mineral to include in your diet, many of us are consuming levels far higher than the Food and Drug Administration (FDA)-recommended 2,300 milligram (mg) daily maximum. ...
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What makes soybeans such a healthy food?
Soy has become the darling of many health-food advocates as a fairly complete, low-fat, and affordable source of vegetarian protein. Soybeans are used in an amazing array of foods, from the whole-b...
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Why should I buy raw nuts?
The most important thing is that you buy nuts raw and then do whatever you're going to do to them yourself (soak or roast). In other words, don't buy roasted nuts and assume the food company ...
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How do I make nuts and seeds more nutritious?
Nuts and seeds, much like beans, contain anti-nutrients. In some cases, for example with flaxseeds, the levels of these anti-nutrients are so low that you really don't need to worry about it ...
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How can I cook beans so they don't produce gas?
Beans, like grains, have phytic acid (an anti-nutrient) along with other powerful enzyme inhibitors or anti-nutrients in their skins. These prevent the absorption of minerals and make digesti...
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Why does eating beans cause gas?
Beans, like grains, have phytic acid (an anti-nutrient) along with other powerful enzyme inhibitors or anti-nutrients in their skins. These prevent the absorption of minerals and make digesti...
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Which are more nutritious, dried beans or canned beans?
Nutritionally speaking, it's preferable to buy dried beans to soak and cook yourself. It doesn't actually take much of your time, just forethought and planning. With canned beans, you don't h...
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What grains can I eat on a gluten-free diet?
Gluten-free grains include: Amaranth: Amaranth is an Aztec grain that's high in protein. It tastes a little like corn. Buckwheat: Despite having "wheat" in its name, buckwheat is actually no ...
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What grains contain gluten?
Grains that contain gluten include: Barley: Barley is best known as a malt base for beer or as an ingredient in soups and stews. Bulgur: Bulgur is wheat that has been parboiled, dried and groun...
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