Encyclopedia of Diets - A Guide to Health and Nutrition
Developing Kidney Stones Rises As Well.’’Drug Topics (September 13, 2004): 36. Bell, John R. ‘‘Jury Out on Value of Low-Carb Die ...
which is made of glucose and galactose; maltose, made of two glucose units; and sucrose, made of glucose and fructose. Monosacch ...
guidelines recommend that about 45–65% of daily calories come from carbohydrates. This percentage varies depending on age, gener ...
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still needed laborers, however, and indentured workers were brought from China and India to work in the fields. Sugar cane, and ...
Beverages and desserts. A variety of fruit bever- ages are often served in the Caribbean. Beverages includegreen teaand ‘‘bush t ...
The health administrators of the Caribbean region are concerned with the rise of iron-deficiency anemia in pregnant women and sc ...
vegetables are best absorbed if they are cooked in oil or eaten in a meal that contains at least some fat. (A very tiny amount o ...
A diet high in vegetables rich in beta-carotene appears to reduce the risk of developing certain cancers. However, in a large st ...
Lycopene supplements or excessive intake of tomatoes and tomato products can cause the skin to turn orange, a condition called l ...
the cooking of foods, and agriculture was adopted. Agriculture led to an increased consumption of grains as they were farmed for ...
that Paleolithic humans ate meat that was leaner because animals raised in the wild, instead of captivity, tend to have less fat ...
that encourage the consumption mainly of lean meats probably do not have this increased risk. Research and general acceptance Th ...
intestine and provide an increased the surface area for absorption. Damage to the villi results in inadequate absorption, especi ...
Symptoms primarily related to immediate difficulties in digestion include: chronic diarrhea foul-smelling grayish stools. Thes ...
spaghetti, and many processed foods that use flour as a thickening agent. When individuals fail to improve on agluten-free diet, ...
and eat pizza and fast food. Many people find Internet support groups are helpful in making the transition to a gluten-free diet ...
Origins Traditional Dietary Habits The traditional diet of Mexico and Central Amer- ica is based on corn and beans, but offers a ...
Guatemala, grilled meats are cut into pieces and eaten directly on corn tortillas as tacos. These are often served with a variet ...
Central America, as elsewhere, this transition has been fueled by globalization and urbanization. Major diet- ary changes includ ...
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