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What is valerian root?
Valerian root is part of the valerian plant. Valerian (Valeriana officinalis) is an herb native to Europe and Asia and is now cultivated in many ot...
What is apple pectin?
Apple pectin is derived from the apple (Malus Domestica). It is a source of soluble fiber, used in dietary supplements, and thickens foods such as ...
Pectin: uses and risks
Pectin is a soluble fiber found in most plants. It is found most abundantly in:
apple
Plum
Peel and pulp of citrus fruits
In food, it is...
Pectin - uses, side effects, and more
Overview
Pectin is a soluble fiber (polysaccharide) found in fruits. It is used as a thickening agent in cooking and baking. Sometimes used in pha...
What is pectin and how to use it?
What is pectin?
Pectin is a soluble gel-like polysaccharide and, simply put, a soluble fiber found in plants. When combined with sugar, acid, and ...
Quinoa and cholesterol regulation
Quinoa and cholesterol regulation
As you probably already know, quinoa is a food with high biological value. Originating in the Andes, this ancien...
Who can’t eat quinoa?
Quinoa and intestinal malabsorption: If it's a superfood, why don't I tolerate it well?
In recent years, quinoa recipes have invaded magazines and...
Can dogs eat quinoa?
Quinoa is an extremely healthy food for humans. It is rich in protein, calcium and other nutrients. But, can dogs eat quinoa? The answer is usually...
The Difference Between Red, White and Black Quinoa
For years, quinoa has been considered the healthiest vegan ingredient to help people live a healthy lifestyle. It provides comprehensive health benefits, gluten-free protein and essential dietary fiber. Most are available in white, red, and black colors and are widely used to add to salads, make veggie wraps, or several other low-calorie healthy snacks. There are so many quinoa varieties to choose from that you may be confused about what to include in your meals. Confused which one to add.
Don’t worry because here we differentiate between the three types of quinoa, red, white and black, based on the following points.
Don’t worry because here we differentiate between the three types of quinoa, red, white and black, based on the following points.
Lutein
General instructions
Lutein is a naturally occurring antioxidant. It protects and improves eye function. It is part of a group of substances calle...
CoQ10 - Ubiquinol and Ubiquinone
If you have tried or researched CoQ10 to improve fertility, you may be wondering: What is the difference between ubiquinol and ubiquinone CoQ10? Is this better than that? Why is ubiquinol more expensive - is it worth it? Read on to learn about ubiquinol and ubiquinone in health supplements, as well as research on the use of CoQ10 to promote fertility.
Drugs to treat inflammatory bowel disease
Medications to treat inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) often reduce inflammation and promote intestinal healing, leading to remission, or long-term ...