What are the nutritional benefits of beef?
I am doing a project about the benefits of beef and required some information. What are the nutritional benefits of beef? Thank you very much.
Have you tried looking at the National Beef Council site? Beef is a good source of protein, vitamin B12, zinc, niacin vitamin B3, selenium, phosphorus, vitamin B6, iron, riboflavin, and...
Can food be justified and rationalized to only what you need to sustain life?
Can food be justified and rationalized to only what you need to sustain life?
There is an expression - do you eat to live or live to eat? That defines your dilemma.
Yes, food can be just enough to sustain life as long as a person ate enough calories to sustain a healthy weight and ate...
Is there a book that I could buy telling the nutritional values of foods?
I meant to mention that if there is a book that I could buy telling the nutritional values of various foods, I would be willing to buy it. If there were one that you recommend, I would appreciate your advice.
Why don't you look at Edmund's Food Ratings For Dieters that I wrote? Basically, it...
Is there a meal supplement containing all of the vitamins, calories, fiber, and minerals that one’s mind and body would need?
I am currently researching meal supplements. I am attempting to locate information regarding current studies on a total meal supplement. Not that I am an advocate to meal supplements, I am concerned with the world's population increase and the continuous degradation of soils used for supplying our foods. Are you aware of any research...
What causes urine to smell after eating asparagus?
Hi. My question is: What is it that causes one's urine to smell after eating asparagus? What's asparagus noted for nutritionally? Thanks!
Asparagus contains methyl mercaptan a sulfur compound derived from an amino acid called methionine which is an essential amino acid. Asparagus is a good source of folacin, vitamin A, and vitamin K.
Is a gram about 1/4 teaspoon?
I would like to know the quantifiable size of a gram. Is it about 1/4 teaspoon? I am trying to visualize this concept. Thanks
There are 5 grams in a teaspoon and 15 grams in a tablespoon. So 1 gram is less than 1/4 tsp, but more than 1/8.
Can you give me some advice on what amount of fish, pork, chicken, and beef I should consume in a week?
Fish, pork, chicken, and beef - can you give me some advice on what amount (quantity) I should consume of these in a week.
Also, I've had some people tell me to stay away from pork, but I thought that pork had less fat than beef did?
General recommendations are to eat lean red (beef or...
Do dairy products reduce absorption of antioxidants?
Is your body's ability to absorb the antioxidants in berries reduced when they're eaten in combination with dairy products like yogurt or milk? There seems to be a lot of confusion about this on the internet. Can you clear this up? I'd like to start eating more berries for cancer prevention properties & want...
How does proper nutrition and exercise can improve your health?
My question is how proper nutrition and exercise can improve your health?
You are what you eat. If you eat junk, it will be reflected in your health. If you don't exercise, you will lose muscle mass and calcium density in your bones.
The top 10 causes of illness and death in the US have a...
How bad are avocados?
I want to ask you about avocados. How bad are they? Aren't vegetables in general good for you?
Avocados are a great food and one of my favorites! One-half an avocado contains about 15 grams of fat (10 grams monounsaturated, 1.8 poly and 2.2 saturated fat). This size serving contains more than 10% vitamin A,...