Essays on Nutrition Page 6

Aim To compare the reducing sugar content of dry raisin and fresh grape. Introduction Principle of Benedict’s test Reducing sugar can reduce Cu2+ into Cu+ and form a bricked-red precipitate (copper(I) oxide) which is insoluble in water. Use of Benedict’s test Benedict’s test can show the presence of reducing sugar (all monosaccharide and disaccharide, except…

Introduction The avocado, botanical name Persea americana,is, as its Latin nomenclature suggests, a native of the Americas, in particular of Mexico, Central and South America. It has many other names including ‘palta’ from the Quecha word, ‘aguacate’, ‘abacate’ the ‘butter pear’ and the ‘alligator pear’. This last name refers to the rough dark green skin…

Creatine is a naturally occurring amino acid that’s found in meat and fish, and also made by the human body in the liver, kidneys, and pancreas. It is converted into creatine phosphate or phosphocreatine and stored in the muscles, where it is used for energy. During high-intensity, short-duration exercise, such as lifting weights or sprinting,…

There is a growing awareness and concern for personal health and well-being in today’s society. Our goal is to create a unique smoothie that not only has a great taste but also provides various health benefits. To achieve this, we use commonly available and popular ingredients from our country. One crucial ingredient in our smoothie…

Cow’s milk may be the go-to for our favorite cereals, its added to our teas and coffees and it’s found in just about anything we consume; however have you ever considered the risk factors it may have on your health or even to your emotional state? Researchers have found that the effects of cow’s milk…

We have all heard about cholesterin in the intelligence. Cholesterol affects the wellness of everyone in the universe. In order to set our cholesterin degrees into equilibrium you foremost must cognize what cholesterin is. Cholesterol is a lipid, a soft, fat like substance that in sensible sums is important in keeping good wellness. Cholesterol serves…

It is currently an expanding restaurant that has multiple franchises across the Greater Toronto Area, Niagara tour area in SST Catherine, and Don Mills (Asian Legend). The external appearance contains a minimal sleek design consisting of metal and glass, making it stands out as a high-end restaurant in this area. The signage is three-dimensional in…

The use of artificial sweeteners has both positive and negative effects on your body. Some learn the hard way, while others catch on before it’s too late. My mom got lucky that her thyroid doctor had warned her about the artificial sweeteners messing with her thyroid. After finding this out, she spread the word like…

The body converts any calories it does not use into triglycerides. This is Han stored in fat cells and then hormones release triglycerides for energy in between meals. (The Mayo Clinic www. Monoclinic. Com) Cholesterol is a waxy, fat like substance found in all cells of the body and some foods. Cholesterol has four main…

The Eat More, Weigh Less, Hawaii Diet claims that you can “ eat all the nutrient you want, ne’er have that feeling of hungriness, still lose weight, and be healthier than you of all time have been ” merely by eating the traditional nutrients of Hawaiians. The Eat More, Weigh Less, Hawaii Diet was developed…