Dietary fiber

Fenugreek seeds are a rich source of fibers, proteins, fats, vitamins. Approximately 50 g/100 g fiber content is present in seed that is mainly non-starch polysaccharides such as mucilage, pectin and hemicellulose. Fenugreek endosperm is abundant source of proteins (43.8 g/100 g) such as lecithin, globulin, and albumin…

After all experiments were concluded, the data showed that no animals collected the non-spiny cactus pieces at all. After further research, it was determined that spiny cacti were perhaps favored more for having a higher protein content and lower fiber content compared to the non-spiny cacti in the…

substantial sector of the medical community refuses to acknowledge the toxic nature of sugar, instead focusing on fat and salt consumption as the main culprits in our deteriorating health. However, there is increasing evidence that links the consumption of dietary…

Cognitive function is a complicated function of human brain. The risk factors of cognitive function are not comprehensive. Cognitive function can be influenced by psychological (Santos et al.,2012 ), nutritional, medical (including medical conditions and prescription and nonprescription medications), social, economic, or behavioral, toxic environmental exposures, and genetic factors(Plassman et al., 2010) . As worldwide population aging, this topic increasingly interests researchers. There are…

The skeletal system is known as the support system of the body that also provides protection of the internal organs. The skeletal system consists of bones, cartilage, ligaments, and tendons (Tortora and Derrickson 2014). “The study of bone structure and the treatment of bone disorders is called osteology” (Tortora and Derrickson 2014). Bone is made of various tissues working together, and because of this, bones are thought of as organs (Tortora and Derrickson 2014). Bones are constantly going…

This is important when camping because hiking or any other strenuous physical activity can tear muscle fibers resulting in soreness. Proteins help your body to recover from the tears faster making it vital that you consume an adequate amount. When proteins are digested, proteins are broken down into amino acids. All together there are twenty amino acids available…

Sallie Mae Fisher Case Study Many elderly patients do not have the proper support for their personal needs and medical diagnosis. If an elderly patient is provided with a thorough education on their diagnosis it can lead to positive health outcomes. In like matter with the proper support of nurses provided at home for the patient, medical errors can also be prevented. The purpose of this paper is to discuss Sallie Mae Fishers home visit with four problems identified based on substantiate…

Oct. 2015 In this article, the author talks about the reasons why people become vegan and vegetarian. The first reason it is the health; most of them have healthy diets because they can’t eat meat or any type of animal product. Vegans get more fiber than the normal people because they don’t eat meat. In fact, vegan people tend to weigh less than people who eat animal products. The second reason; is the environment. The author supports that meat-eating diet contributes indirectly to…

Quinoa is considered as future crop because of its unique growth requirement, allows quinoa to grow in various climate, soil, temperature and altitudes. Quinoa is a highly nutritious grain like crop grown primarily for its edible seeds, with outstanding protein quality and rich in vitamins and minerals. It does not only contain high amount of protein, but supplies complete protein which means by it has nine of the essential amino acids. Quinoa is a botanical fruit of an herb plant, considered as…

better. He also talks about the “French Paradox” and how they tend to be the country that has the highest intake of saturated fat and dietary cholesterol but they also tend to be the one of the countries with the mortality rate related to chronic heart disease. This is strange because for many years, nutritionists have come to say that these two: saturated fat and dietary cholesterol have a direct link to chronic heart disease. He goes on to explain how this ideal from nutritionists is based…