Once considered an alternative crop or a niche food, quinoa is now becoming increasingly common in North America. Interest in the superior nutritional properties of quinoa has encouraged cooks at all skill levels to create unique dishes to please themselves and their families and to intrigue dinner party guests. Where quinoa was once relegated to …
Nutritional Content Of English Walnuts (1 Ounce) (1 ounce/28.4 g) Calories: 175 (733 kJ Protein: 6.8 g Total fat: 16.7 g Saturated fat: 1 g Carbohydrates: 2.8 g Fiber: 1.9 g Walnuts are exceptionally nutritious nuts. They have higher antioxidant activity and significantly more healthy omega-3 fats than any other common nut. This rich …
Today, we can confidently say that nuts are good for you. However, as recently as twenty years ago, we probably couldn’t have. In the 1980s, the consumption of nuts in the United States started to slide downward. There had been so much fear regarding the relationship between fat and heart disease. People have started turning …
The Women Of Color In The Academy Conference this year is being hosted by Northeastern University, in Boston, MA. Northeastern University is a research university built on a tradition of engagement within the world. This tradition leads to a distinct approach to both education and research. It also makes a perfect location for this prestigious …
Alfred Reeves is a retired Air force captain, from El Paso, TX. (Thank you for your service Alfred.) What you don’t see here is that at one point, Alfred was over 350 lbs. and had bilateral knee replacements. Reason For Competing In The 2018 Transformation Competition When asked what inspires him to compete, Alfred said …
New research is showing us the effects of the blood-brain barrier. Understanding what vitamins the brain needs is key to maintaining healthy brain function. Anxiety and depression are not simple to cure. But, part of the equation is a healthy brain. It might take as much as the next fifteen years or more for scientists …
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Carolina Lavayen is the Owner of the business, Plant-Based Consultants. She works closely with GMO-Free Florida but also has her own business. Her role includes providing plant-based nutrition consultations to clients. She helps ‘veganize’ businesses in order to promote an organic, plant-based diet. A whole-food, plant-based diet is the healthiest and most sustainable diet we …
Pestos, pastes, and purées are ancient recipes made around the world with greens and herbs, garlic and spices.com nuts, oils, and other ingredients depending on a country’s agriculture and cuisine. Today, chefs and cooks every creating pestos from spinach, kale, arugula, peppers, tomato, and whatever else they are growing in their kitchen gardens. in containers …
The Almond Alliance of California is a non-profit trade association established in 1980. Headed by Aubrey Bettencourt as the President and CEO, the Alliance advocates for and protects the interests of the almond industry. The Alliance provides its members with a forum to network and access the latest information and technology. Their network includes almond …
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Dried figs are a wonderful addition to any well-balanced diet. In moderation, they provide a wide variety of nutrients that our body needs to feel and function at its’ best. Dried figs contain vitamins A, C, K, and B, magnesium, zinc, copper, and more. All of which prevent and ease symptoms associated with several different …
