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The spinach hit, or putty?

The spinach hit, or putty?

Spinach – innocent plant, for which there has been a fierce battle between scientists for years. Propagate Theory Proponents, that spinach is an irreplaceable source of iron and magnesium, they say, that it is a miracle cure for the whole … read on

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Nutrition absurdities

teaEven among doctors, the view is common, that vegetable extracts are rich in purines and uric acid, yet these decoctions and extracts contain only traces of purines. The same doctors recommend or do not prohibit drinking … read on

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Healthy food – some views

ziolaWorth knowing, that such a fashionable term as ,,healthy food ”has no definition, which would be acceptable to a large majority of those concerned.
By instinct we would like to understand healthy food as such, which is suitable for … read on

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Processed foods

orangeFood, we eat, represent on average in 98% (in calories) processed foods. In vegetarians, this percentage is correspondingly lower, but there is no data whether it is approx. 50 or approx. 60%, because most foods are fresh, like fruits and vegetables, has a low value … read on

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Prestigious foods

CokeAnother issue relating to healthy food is consumer preference for buying so-called. prestigious foods. These include, for example. Coke, pepsi-cola and a whole range of similar. In almost every country, whether rich or poor are drinking this sweet brown drink. One of the more likely … read on

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Eating habits

hamburgerA study of the eating habits of immigrants to the UK has shown, that they ate English dishes as soon as they arrived and only after a few years did they begin to buy their traditional products. The return to traditional products has been treated many times as a return to the so-called. healthy eating, treating the whole … read on

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Chemicals in food

rhubarbIn terms of healthy food, let us also consider chemicals added to food. E.g. the cakes are kept fresh for a long time by adding specific emulsifiers, or antioxidants. These substances are found in many foods as natural ingredients. … read on

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