The glycemic index (GI) is a scale from 1–100. Each food fruit get a score, and the lower the score, the longer that food takes to raise a person’s blood sugar levels. The low glycemic (low GI) food list is based on the concept of the glycemic index (GI). Studies have shown that the low […]
Fruits are important sources of dietary fibre, vitamins (especially vitamin C), and antioxidants. Although fresh fruits are subject to spoilage, their shelf life can be extended by refrigeration or by the removal of oxygen from their storage or packaging containers. Fruits can be processed into juices, jams, and jellies and preserved by dehydration, canning, fermentation, […]
Sprite drink is a colorless, lemon and lime-flavored soft drink created by The Coca-Cola Company. It was first developed in West Germany in 1959 as Fanta Klare Zitrone (“Clear Lemon Fanta”) and was introduced in the United States under the current brand name Sprite in 1961 as a competitor to 7 Up. Sprite comes in […]
Q: Which of the following foods does not support bacterial growth? A. Raw carrots B. Sauted onions C. Refried beans D. Cooked rice Answer: A. “Raw carrots” Explanation: Warmth, moisture, pH levels and oxygen levels are the four big physical and chemical factors affecting microbial growth. Cooked food create an enabling environment for bacteria to […]
Watermelon is a very large vine fruit that grows on the ground and originally domesticated in Africa. It has a hard, green-striped skin which is inedible. Inside is a soft, bright pink-red flesh with black seeds, both of which can be consumed. It is a highly cultivated fruit worldwide, with more than 1,000 varieties. […]
Picture: Jason Leung If you’ve heard the expression ‘like cures like’ before, you may be familiar with glandular products. For those who take them, they are simply referred to as glandulars. In homeopathy, the idea is that if an organ or bodily function is not performing at its best, you can consume that organ in […]
Moringa, scientifically known as Moringa oleifera is also called the “Miracle Tree”, because of its many medicinal properties. This plant is one of the most widely cultivated plants in the world. With its high nutritive values, every part of the tree is suitable for either nutritional or commercial purposes. The leaves are rich in minerals, […]
Yakult, sold by a Japanese company Yakult Honsha, based in Tokyo is a Japanese sweetened probiotic milk beverage fermented with the bacteria strain Lactobacillus paracasei Shirota. Yakult is made using the following ingredients; water, skimmed milk, glucose-fructose syrup, sucrose, and live Lactobacillus casei Shirota bacteria. The strain was originally classified as being Lactobacillus casei but […]
Afang leaf, scientifically known as Gnetum africanum is a popular vine that grows in the Southern part of Nigeria. This leaf is named Afang by the Efik and Ibibio of South South Nigeria, Ukazi or Okazi by the Igbo people of South East Nigeria and Ajobaje or Ajakotale by the Yoruba people of South West […]
Vitamin B12, also known as cobalamin, is an important water-soluble vitamin. It is needed for nerve tissue health, brain function, and the production of red blood cells. Cobalamin is another name for vitamin B-12. Deficiency can result when levels of vitamin B-12 are too low. This can lead to irreversible neurological symptoms. In the United States (U.S.), between […]
