Dietary fibers are plant-based complex carbohydrates that cannot be broken down or digested and play an important role in maintaining overall health. Find out more about the benefits of high fiber foods! Fibers play such an important role in maintaining overall health. They lower cholesterol, prevent disease, fight obesity, lower the risk for cancers, and…
Day: January 10, 2012
What is An Empty Calorie?
What is an empty calorie? An empty calorie refers to the overall value it can or cannot provide. Take, for example, two different kinds of drinks (e.g. Milk vs. Cola) that provide the same amount of calories. Sodas, on the one hand, provide a lot of calories in form of simple sugars but they are…
How to Evaluate Protein Quality
Protein quality depends on the digestibility and amino acid composition. The more essential amino acids the protein provides, the higher its quality! Most people associate protein with strength and meat with protein. As a result, they eat steaks to gain muscle mass and get bigger but what is most effective? Meat is one good source…