A Genetically Modified (GM) crop is the result of a laboratory process where genes from the DNA of one species are extracted and artificially forced into the genes of an unrelated plant or animal. The resulting genetically modified organism (GMO) contains foreign genes which may come from bacteria,
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Archives for October 2018
Should You Avoid Dairy?
Dairy products are most commonly made from cows milk in Western countries. Milk is comprised of proteins like casein and whey, milk sugars like lactose, fats, minerals, and vitamins. If you don't have an allergy or sensitivity to dairy, you may have wondered whether you should avoid dairy
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Benefits of Sprouts
The main benefits of sprouts are the increased amount of vitamins and nutrients that occurs in the sprouting process. Typically, a week after sprouting, the sprouts will have the highest concentration and bioavailability of nutrients. They contain a significant amount of protein and dietary fiber
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Tips for Eating Less
Whether you want to maintain or loose weight, here are some tips for eating less. It can be a challenge these days to eat only the amount of food that your body needs for fuel. Portion sizes at restaurants have grown steadily since the 1970's and the amount of processed and prepared foods has grown
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