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Fresh or canned: Comparing nutritional assets

Monday, November 30th, 2009

Several studies, some conducted by INRA compared fresh vegetables, canned and frozen. They claim to quasi-equivalent intakes of vitamins and other nutrients. Enough to justify the recommendation of the National Health Nutrition Program to “consume 5 fruits and vegetables per day in all its forms.”

The consumption of vegetables is essential because of their wealth in protective nutrients: vitamin C and B9, beta-carotene, polyphenols (antioxidants), fiber, potassium, calcium, magnesium and other minerals.

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The Protein Diet

Friday, November 20th, 2009

The high-protein diet benefit of a growing success. It is based on the consumption of meals or beverages containing proteins. But be careful, be aware that the pounds come back at a gallop to stop the diet.

Principle: This scheme aims to reduce calorie intake while preventing muscle wasting. In this treatment, food intake is almost exclusively protein (50 to 100 g of protein per day, or 200 and 400 kilo calories).

The system consists of powder or diet drinks which contain about 80% protein, very low in fat and carbohydrates. They are accompanied by water at will and sometimes vitamin supplements.

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