Grains are a staple for many people, but are today’s grains healthy for us in the quantities we typically consume? -, and what can we do to make them a healthy choice? …
Grains are a staple for many people, but are today’s grains healthy for us in the quantities we typically consume? -, and what can we do to make them a healthy choice? …
Legumes are a rich source of antioxidants and protein but need to be properly prepared to mostly remove their inherent antinutrients . . . .
Why do we do this to ourselves!? We indulge in nutrition-less, devitalized bagels, bread rolls, pastries, cake, cookies, crackers, white bread, pasta, cereal, noodles, pretzels, tacos, waffles, pancakes, muffins; grains extruded / pressed to make crunchy breakfast cereals
Antinutrients are substances in food that interfere with the ability of the body to digest, absorb or utilize a nutrient. . . .
Rich in minerals, essential fats and fiber, but need to be properly prepared to remove antinutrients, such as phytic acid and harmful lectins . . .
Antinutrients are substances in food that interfere with the ability of the body to digest, absorb or utilize a nutrient. . . .
Prolamins and agglutinins are the two classes of lectins widely recognized as antinutrients in food and can be reduced with proper preparation . . .
Phytate is a plant’s storage form of phosphorus, mostly in bran/outer hulls of grains, legumes, nuts, seeds. In the diet it can be good or bad for us depending on how much is consumed and how it has been prepared . . .