Protein, Fibre And Carbohydrate Contents Of Pinus Gerardiana

Mulberry and blueberry are examples of the berries species that contain high antioxidants and low in calories. These berries may contribute in minimizing and preventing the risk of diabetes due to the presence of high amounts of phenolic compound and flavonoids such as anthocyanin. It may exhibit neuroprotective and anticancer activity (Wang Y, Xiang L, Wang C, Tang C, He X, 2013). The reaction of the antioxidants in berries related to the reduction of oxidative stress and inhibition of macromolecular oxidation in fruits that high in phenolic compound (Larson, 1988). The anthocyanin content also have other health-related function such as anticancer, antiaging and antiobesity. However, the research regarding these functions still in progress and some of the research still needs a further improvement. The rich content of poplyphenol in berries helps in reducing the oxidation and producing the insulin to reduce the blood glucose

Dietary intakes of subjects were assessed, by filling valid 168-items food frequency questionnaire (FFQ), performed by an expert Nutritionist [26, 27]. This questionnaire includes general food items and portion sizes of usual foods taken, typically. Frequency of food taken by each participant was determined, during the past 12 months as daily, weekly and monthly intake. Therefore, the daily intake of food items was converted to gram per day by amount of usual portions [28]. Also, with regards to the content of eaten food, total amount of micronutrients and macronutrients was calculated by nutrition analysis software (N4).

Phytochemical studies on Calotropis procera have afforded several types of compounds such as Cardenolide, triterpinoids, alkaloids, resins, anthocyanins and proteolytic enzymes in latex, flavonoids, tannins, sterol , saponins, cardiac glycosides. latex contains caoutchouc, calotropin, calotoxin 0.15%, calactin 0.15%, uscharin 0.45%, trypsin, voruscharin, uzarigenin, syriogenin and proceroside18 The flower contains the flavonoids, queretin- 3- ratinoside, sterol, calactin, calotoxin, calotropagenin, calotropin, polysaccharides with D-arabinose, glucose, glucosamine and L-rhamnose. Flowers also contain enzymes 3-proteinase and calotropain (protease). Other chemical constituents of C. procera flowers are lupeol, uscharin, proceroside,

The modern high fat diet commonly referred to as a ketogenic diet can be achieved in a manner not unlike a normal carbohydrate diet. Where roasts and salmon and vegetables are not just a normal part of the diet but essential. Though it is dangerous to start a ketogenic diet without a little bit of research. This is due to many essential nutrients that we normally source through plants such as wheat, potatoes, rice, and corn, which are extremely high in carbohydrate. With these foods being too high in carbohydrates to be a significant portion of one’s diet when on a ketogenic diet, one must search for alternatives. Spinach, avocado, and Swiss chard for instance is a very good source of potassium, magnesium, and fiber. Let us break this down. Potassium is essential for maintaining a regular heartbeat. Magnesium is used to make proteins and regulate nerve function. Both magnesium and potassium deficiency can cause the development of psychological conditions. Finally fiber helps the body keep itself clean. Though one may find that despite many excellent alternative sources of required nutrients, the foods that one could prepare may seem very foreign to what one has known. It is important to know that lacking any of these materials can result in serious side effects. In many cases it is often necessary to supplement during the initial dietary switch as one takes for granted the abundant quantities of potassium magnesium and calcium in the common staple diet. So while fat is the

In partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of Bachelor of Science in Food Technology, this thesis entitled, Acceptability of Ready – to – Drink (Muntingia calabura) Leaf Tea Substitute, prepared and submitted by Janerica C.

Bitter gourd is a good source of vitamin A, B, C, E and K, carbohydrates, phosphorus, Ca, Fe, Mg and Na (Abascal et al, 2005). Bitter gourd fruit and leaves are being studied for their hypoglycaemic, blood sugar lowering properties and ability to treat diabetes mellitus. The caloric value for leaves, fruit and seed were 213.26, 241.66 and 176.61 Kcal/100g respectively (Baby joseph et al, 2013). An extract of the leaves has anti-viral, anti-microbial and anti-bacterial properties and also used in treating various diseases. The leaves are used for treatment of wide variety of ailments such as diabetes, dysentery, rheumatism and gout, viral diseases, respiratory ailments and effective for HIV Infection (Alis et al, 1988). There are various uses for bitter gourd plant. Fruits are used as vegetables, juice, pickles and creams. Leaves are used for herbal tea. Flowers are processed and marketed in cubes, flakes, strips, granules and powder

sodium bentonite to Acacia saligna hay as a roughage in the diet to deactivate it 's content of tannins.

The cliché that “we eat to live” embraces the fact that there is a strong positive correlation between food and human survival. This brings to mind when a baby is born he or she has to depend on the breast milk of the mother in order to survive. In the same manner all humanity needs food to stay healthy life and strong all the time. The kind of food and the manner in which it is eating varies due to geographical locations, cultural difference and climatic conditions. It is based on these reasons that the comparison of diets are necessary. Comparing the Mediterranean diet to the West African diet, it is superior in terms of nutritional value and inferior in terms of economic value (affordability) as well as accessibility to the West African diet.

Prunus mume intake increases metabolism and aids in the process of body’s energy restoration functions in a natural manner

Nutrition is an extremely crucial subject especially to the high risk groups, the elderly being one of them. Elderly people tend to have reduced immunity, physical mobility, cognitive function and mobility. Therefore without these four basic body functions, the person is likely to have poor quality of life. Whatever we consume contributed a bigger percentage to what ails us therefore, it is essential especially for the high risk group, to consumes foods, which are of, significance to their body and which will safeguard them from loss of normal body function (World Health Organization, 1996). Most elderly tend to take supplementary nutrients since; some of them have poor nutrition patterns brought about by many factors, which will be, looked into broadly in this literature.

On the other hand, Fig (10) show the mean cooking loss of samples with different added levels of GS and GK. Results indicated a rather significant (p<0.05) decrease in all treated samples as compared to control except for 2GK which showed no significant difference with control. Results also showed that the 4% GS exhibited the least loss in this respect as compared to the other treatments and control. Thus it may be convenient to arrange the cooking loss of grapes seeds and skin powders descendingly as follows: C= 2GK > 4GK> 2GS> 4GS.

Healthy, fresh and disease free Mint (Mentha), and Coriander (Coriander sativum) were purchased in the month of November 2014, from the Karachi local market Gulistan-e-Johar, Karachi, Pakistan. The plants samples were deposited and identified by Herbarium Department of Karachi University.

Global food demand is expected to grow by 110 per cent over the next 30 to 35 years as a consequence of increased urbanization and the predicted rise in global population from 7.3 billion today to 9.7 billion by 20501. Overlying this scenario are changes in the global climate that will affect crop productivity. Cassava is the second most important source of calories after maize in some African countries, like Angola and Mozambique, but for the rural poor, it represents a much larger proportion of daily calories and provides an important source of proteins, vitamins and micronutrients1. The vision for cassava is that cassava will spur rural industrial development and raise incomes for producers, processors and traders and contribute to the food security status of its producing and consuming households6.

In sub-Saharan Africa, just under one in every four people, or 23.2 percent of the population, is estimated to be undernourished in 2014–16 (FAO et al., 2015). This is the highest prevalence of undernourishment for any region in the World and, with about 220 million hungry people in 2014–16, the second highest burden in absolute terms. The number of undernourished people increased by 44 million between 1990 to 92 and 2014 to 2016. In the Central African sub region, the number of undernourished people more than doubled between 1990–92 and 2014–16 (FAO et al., 2015). The lack of progress in the rate of undernourishment in absolute terms reflects prevailing problems in the sub region, notably poor food consumption patterns caused amongst others by limited understanding on the dimensions of food security, political instability and forest degradation. It is therefore absolute to carry out investigations to properly understand the dimensions of food security especially with changing environmental conditions. Promoting the consumption of fruits in poor communities and amongst vulnerable groups could help in addressing problems of nutrient deficiency and malnutrition (Kehlenbeck et al., 2013; Place et al., 2013; Tchoundjeu et al., 2012).

The following is a study into the various plants for both medical and religious use in the area of Assam, India. The following peoples will be compared in this study: the Hajong, the Mishing, and the Tiwas; just three of a vast array of tribes located on the state of Assam in India. Assam has been found to be a wealth of information on Ethnobotanicals: starting with plants used in socio-religious practices; restrictions and taboos on certain sacred plants; plant associations with deities; sacred plants that are repellents for gods and evil spirits that cause diseases; and plants used in divination for the recovery of lost items. These plants are regarded as sacred for social, cultural and religious purposes; to the Assamians all surrounding vegetation is considered religious ground.