About 40% of the natural orange juice consumed in Spain is prepared in bars and restaurants, but according to a study by researchers from the University of Valencia (UV), the improper handling of oranges and the lack of cleanliness of the devices used During the process they favor bacterial contamination of the product.
Trans fats are a type of fat that forms when liquid oil is transformed into a solid fat by adding hydrogens. This process is called hydrogenation and it serves to increase the shelf life of foods. Thus, fats and oils for frying are obtained that are very useful for the food industry, since they help to improve the durability, flavor and texture of the products.
Carbohydrates like glucose provide 4 kilocalories per gram. When we eat more than we can use, it is stored in small amounts in the liver and muscles in the form of a molecule called glycogen. If the excess is considerable, they are transformed into fat for a longer storage.
Why does the tendency to follow a healthy diet and to carry out adequate amounts of physical exercise tend to coexist in the same individual? It's not by chance. A new study published in the journal Obesity Review reveals why increased levels of physical activity are associated with improved quality of diet.
Consuming three kiwis a day could reduce the risk of hypertension, according to a study developed by researchers at the University Hospital of Oslo (Norway) whose results were presented this week at the last meeting of the American Heart Association (AHA).
Consumers prefer red, orange and yellow food and drink, and reject synthetic colors that are not naturally found on the market. This is clear from a survey carried out by the Nielsen group among 5,000 subjects from ten countries (United States, Mexico, Brazil, United Kingdom, France, Poland, Russia, India, China and Australia).
Analyzing the dietary pattern of the Spanish adult population with high cardiovascular risk, the researchers have detected a high consumption of both red meat and sausages and fish. But while eating a lot of sausage is associated with a higher risk of obesity, eating fish is associated with a lower glucose concentration and a lower risk of diabetes.
Eating whole grains for breakfast each day is associated with a low risk of heart failure, according to a study conducted by researchers at Harvard Medical School (USA). Specifically, eating cereals reduces the risk of heart disease by 28%.
Danni Büchner is invited to Sam Dylan's Halloween party. But the "Goodbye Germany" emigrant has no desire for many other party guests. And find clear words.
