Sentences with phrase «foods rich in nutrients because»

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I ate these flourless brownies for breakfast the other day and did not even blink because when food is rich in nutrients, plant based and natural it should not matter at all what time of the day you eat it: — RRB - I was heading to the gym prior so I thought I would add nut butter for extra substance.

I'm trying to eat as much as I can because of its nutritional benefits: — they can help your diet by making you feel full (it's because they absorb 10 times their weight in water, forming a bulky gel)-- they are the richest plant source of Omega - 3 — chia seeds slow down how fast our bodies convert carbohydrates into simple sugars, studies indicate they can control blood sugar — they are an excellent source of fiber, with a whopping 10 grams in only 2 tablespoons — chia seeds are rich in antioxidants that help protect the body from free radicals, aging and cancer — chia seeds contain no gluten or grains — the outer layer of chia seeds swells when mixed with liquids to form a gel (this can used in place of eggs to lower cholesterol and increase the nutrient content of foods and baked goods)(More info here.)

Castle: The following foods / categories are in my top five because of their nutrient rich properties (lots of nutrition packed in) and their portability and wholesomeness.

It's more likely that meat, milk, and similar foods help trigger earlier puberty because they are rich in protein, calories, and nutrients, says Marcia Herman - Giddens, an adjunct professor at the University of North Carolina School of Public Health, in Chapel Hill, and the lead author of an influential 1997 study on early puberty in girls.

What a shame we have demonized red meat because this is one modern food, enjoyed by almost everybody, that is rich in nutrients.

A large part of your food intake should be whole grains and vegetables because they are rich in nutrients, and enzymes, and help to stabilize the blood sugar.

In humans, high rates of insulin release from the pancreas, (through the consumption of sugar - rich, processed foods and drinks), which ultimately cause weight gain.2 Because this food is already processed, it means that there isn't any fiber to slow down the absorption of these energy - dense nutrients into the system.

However, foods such as eggs, fatty fish, and meat should also be considered dietary staples on a low - carb diet because they are rich in high - quality protein and provide valuable nutrients.

For those suffering from lead or other heavy metal poisoning, a protective diet that avoids processed foods and emphasizes the central components of a nutrient - dense and antioxidant - rich WAPF - style diet is essential (see sidebar).21 Nutritional status shapes susceptibility to lead toxicity in important ways, affecting lead's intestinal absorption; its mobilization, distribution and retention in the body; and excretion.22 Because oxidative stress is a likely mechanism explaining some of lead's toxic actions, some investigators have begun to explore whether natural antioxidants and trace minerals may help mitigate lead - induced cell damage.17 Specifically, researchers in Spain found that administration of vitamins A, B6, C and E along with zinc modulated some of the negative effects of lead exposure in rat pups, confirming the influence of nutritional factors on health outcomes following lead exposure.17 Vitamin D also should be a major component of a protective diet.

I'm trying to eat as much as I can because of its nutritional benefits: — they can help your diet by making you feel full (it's because they absorb 10 times their weight in water, forming a bulky gel)-- they are the richest plant source of Omega - 3 — chia seeds slow down how fast our bodies convert carbohydrates into simple sugars, studies indicate they can control blood sugar — they are an excellent source of fiber, with a whopping 10 grams in only 2 tablespoons — chia seeds are rich in antioxidants that help protect the body from free radicals, aging and cancer — chia seeds contain no gluten or grains — the outer layer of chia seeds swells when mixed with liquids to form a gel (this can used in place of eggs to lower cholesterol and increase the nutrient content of foods and baked goods)(More info here.)

Because of the extra demands they put on their bodies, it is important for athletes to consume a diet rich in plant - based foods, high quality (ideally grass - fed) protein sources, plenty of healthy fats, and limit nutrient - deficient and inflammation - causing foods (foods that contain a lot of sugar, trans fats, or too many omega 6 fats — found in vegetable oils, soy oils, etc).

Some very high quality dog foods are beginning to use kale as an ingredient in their recipes.Kale is so rich in health benefits because of its high levels of antioxidant vitamins and phytonutrients, which are nutrients specific to plants.

It takes much less dry food to satisfy your pet's appetite and need because dry food has greater caloric density — that is, it is much richer in nutrients.

These food items should not be offered in larger amounts because they are water - rich and lack the nutrient density of the pelleted diets.

Upwelling is a crucial process because it provides the raw nutrients for phytoplankton to grow, creating a rich source of food for filter feeders and small fish and, in turn, larger fish and other organisms higher up the food chain.