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The term “paleo nutritionist” is not widely recognized or established in mainstream nutrition or academic circles. However, it could potentially refer to someone specializing in a dietary approach inspired by the Paleolithic era, commonly known as the Paleo diet. The Paleo diet, or Paleolithic diet, is based on the premise of eating foods that were…
The history of preservatives in food is a long complex process. Regulatory authorities define food additives as regulated substances within the confines of the law. Unfortunately, definitions vary among jurisdictions. A typical definition of a food additive may be a substance that causes food to become a part of that food or to alter the…
Food allergy has been recognized since the time of Hippocrates. People with adverse reactions to food can be difficult to evaluate because an overlap exists between true food allergy and other chemical ingredients. The incidence of food allergy is increasing in the industrialized world, raising questions about the interactive effects of environmental and genetic factors….
Colorectal cancer is defined as any malignant neoplasm arising from the inner lining of the colonic epithelium. It is a cancer that starts in the colon or the rectum. It is the third most common cancer and the third leading cause of cancer-related deaths for men and women in the United States. The five-year survival…
In the last few decades, emphases on the role of foods have shifted from substances consumed merely to quell hunger or to provide needed nutrients. Moving away from normal cellular function and to substances that can promote health and wellness. Particularly to reduce the risk of disease. These foods are frequently referred to as nutraceuticals…
Are dried fruits good for constipation? Today we’ll be answering the question, “Are dried fruits good for constipation?” Constipation can be an uncomfortable subject to discuss, even as adults. However, it’s equally painful in a physical sense to those chronically living with it. The subject of your bowels and what’s moving through them can seem…
Americans love bananas. We eat more of them than any other fruit. We even bicker about the proper way to eat them. Nutritional Benefits of Bananas are amazing no matter how we choose to eat them. Specifically, we like this banana, the Cavendish. There are hundreds of varieties of bananas but the Cavendish is the…
The All American Nut – Historically The pecan is an all-American nut. It has grown in the mid-southern states like Georgia and Texas. But it’s also grown as far North as Nebraska and Iowa and as even further south in Mexico. The name is derived from the Algonquin word, Paccan. The word “Paccan” referred to all…