Biological magnification In addition to the aforementioned compounds, animals are also known to concentrate environmental pollutants such as heavy metals, pesticides, herbicides...
Brazil Nuts Brazil nuts (Bertholletia excelsa) As the name suggests, Brazil nuts are native to Brazil. They consist of 14,4% protein and...
Bread The protein composition of wheat gives it its unique character, and also makes it possible to bake a leavened bread....
Caffeine The consumption of caffeine begins at an early age for many people. Caffeine is a natural ingredient in tea, coffee...
CAFFEINE AND ALCOHOL No discussion on healthful living would be complete without reference to caffeine and alcohol. Both these compounds play a major...
Calcium Calcium is the most abundant mineral in the human body. It is essential for a host of physiological functions and...
Calcium in dairy products A matter which has received much media attention, is the calcium content of milk and dairy products. It certainly is...
Carbohydrates in food Carbohydrates are manufactured in plants by the process of photosynthesis using carbon dioxide and sunlight. As animal products contain virtually...
Cardiovascular disease Coronary heart disease has become one of the biggest killers in modern societies, and the consumption of animal fats has...
Cardiovascular disease Part 2 The evidence that vegetarians have lower blood pressures than non-vegetarians is impressive. This is even true if the non-vegetarian group...