Mar 30, 2016

Technically, alcohol (ethyl alcohol) is a nutrient. However, it is one of those nutrients which crosses over into the domain of psychotropic drugs, causing both agonistic and antagonistic effects. Alcohol largely has received largely a wholly negative reputation with regards to health and well-being. The various negative outcomes of alcohol consumption do not require overt…

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Mar 29, 2016

Casein is the most abundant type of protein in cow’s milk, representing approximately 80% of the protein content. Caseinates exist as small spheres of 100-300µm in size, known as micelles. All types of caseinates contain a rich combination of essential and non-essential amino acids. However, it is important to note that caseinates contain a lower…

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Mar 24, 2016

Vegetarian and vegan diets come under much scrutiny and disparagement from omnivores, even though much evidence points towards vegans being healthier than omnivores, so are there really any nutritional deficits in those diets and of so what are they?   Carbohydrates Vegetarian and vegan diets are proportionately rich in fruits and vegetables, which are nutrient…

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