Aditivos naturales y artificiales en los alimentos
¿Qué es un antioxidante? Los antioxidantes son compuestos químicos presentes en las verduras y frutas que protegen el tejido corporal del daño causado por sustancias llamadas radicales libres. Los radicales libres pueden dañar células, tejidos y órganos, y se cree que su acción está relacionada con el...
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¿Cómo afectan los alimentos la salud?
"en cada uno de nosotros hay una posibilidad de grandeza y todo consiste en encontrar la forma de desarrollar el potencial” - Rabindranath Tagore _ Actualmente existen serias preocupaciones acerca de la influencia de la alimentación en la salud. La investigación científica muestra que muchas enfermedades pueden prevenirse...
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What is the Difference in Natural & Artificial Additives in Foods?
What is an Antioxidant ? Antioxidants are chemical compounds present in vegetables and fruits which protect body tissue from damage caused by substances called free radicals. Free radicals can damage cells, tissues and organs, and it is believed that its action is related to aging, degenerative diseases and cancer. Some antioxidants are added to processed foods for its preservation. What is Vitamin E (Alpha-tocopherol;...
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How foods affect health ?
"in each of us there's a possibility of greatness and finding how to develop the potential.” - Rabindranath Tagore _ Currently there are serious concerns about the relationship between food and health. Scientific research shows that eating smart can prevent many diseases. Proper nutrition helps to enhance the intelligence of people and promotes their productivity in society. Many...
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Social Responsibility: Brazil Retirement Home
The Green Labs LLC is willing to help in areas that are under-supplied and in dire help. As a small business established in Brazil, Ecuador, Peru, and US we look at others in our community as family and we strive to aid in any best way we can. We are...
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Social Responsibility: Brazil Animal Aid
Have you ever tried to save an animal? If yes, then you know the feeling of seeing your saved animal to have good home and safe from any danger that a harsh environment has. The best part of having a kind heart toward animals is...
Read MoreWhat are Flavonoids ?
Writen by: Rosabel Torrellas-Hidalgo, Ph.D. in Medicinal Chemistry Flavonoids. The bright colors of most fruits and vegetables Flavonoids and polyphenols Flavonoids are the class of polyphenols more abundant and widespread in the plant world. They are in different parts of the vascular plants. In 1937 the Hungarian scientist Albert Szent-Györgyi, Nobel...
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