Sentences with phrase «plants as food sources»

«Together, these experiments show that infants use social information from adults to rapidly and selectively identify plants as food sources,» says Wertz.

After watching an adult put part of a plant and part of a man - made object in her mouth, infants at 6 - and 18 - months of age preferentially identify the plant as the food source.

The findings show that, after watching an adult put part of a plant and part of a human - made object in her mouth, infants at 6 - and 18 - months of age preferentially identify the plant as the food source.

Not exact matches

Found mainly in animal products, small amounts may be found in plant products due to bacterial contamination.34, 35 However, these plant and fermented foods, such as spirulina, sea vegetables, tempeh, and miso, do not provide an active and reliable source, 36 so vitamin B12 must be obtained elsewhere in the diet.

Out of the Earth ~ Natural Raw Diet for Dogs Many of the commercial dog food companies would have us believe that they actually use human grade meat in the production of their food, when in fact the sources of this «meat» are not even fit for animal consumption.In some areas of North America this list can also include euthanized companion animals from clinics and shelters, roadkill, zoo animals, livestock which die from disease or disability.The «meat» is purchased from a rendering plant which also receives material from slaughterhouses such as hair, feathers, hooves and any part of the mammal which is condemned for human consumtion.

Many of the commercial dog food companies would have us believe that they actually use human grade meat in the production of their food, when in fact the sources of this «meat» are not even fit for animal consumption.In some areas of North America this list can also include euthanized companion animals from clinics and shelters, roadkill, zoo animals, livestock which die from disease or disability.The «meat» is purchased from a rendering plant which also receives material from slaughterhouses such as hair, feathers, hooves and any part of the mammal which is condemned for human consumtion.

We know almonds are considered a healthy food — they're almost always listed as a smart snack idea, a food to add to your routine for feeling fuller longer, and a great plant - based source of protein.

Our recipe is based on natural cocoa products delivered from the Ivory Coast (Côte d'Ivoire), erythritol is a natural sweetener also known as «melon sugar», polydextrose rich in food fiber, plant - sourced inulin.

Our recipe is based on natural cocoa products delivered from Ivory Coast (Côte d'Ivoire), erythritol — a natural sweetener also known as «melon sugar», polydextrose rich in food fibres, plant - sourced inulin.

Our recipe is based on natural cocoa products delivered from the Ivory Coast (Côte d'Ivoire), erythritol — a natural sweetener also known as «melon sugar», polydextrose rich in food fibres, plant - sourced inulin.

Our recipe is based on natural cocoa products delivered from Ivory Coast (Côte d'Ivoire), erythritol is a natural sweetener also known as «melon sugar», polydextrose rich in food fiber, plant - sourced inulin.

That said, some plant foods have a higher bioavailability of protein compared to other plant foods so if you want to increase your plant protein, here are 10 rich sources: lentils, beans, peanuts, tree nuts (such as cashews and almonds), seeds (such as hemp seeds, chia seeds, and sesame seeds), quinoa, leafy greens, nutritional yeast, tofu and tempeh, wild rice, and green vegetables like broccoli.

I thought that plant - based sources are amino - acid deficient and therefore must be eaten at the same time as it's complementary amino - acid protein source, and without this conscious planning, the incomplete protein food would simply be processed and utilized by our body as carbohydrate.

For the last half century, since Frances Moore Lappe published her seminal book: Diet For A Small Planet, and made her foundational point of the incomplete amino acid profile of plant - based eating, I have been obsessed with always eating the correct matching plant - based protein sources so as to complete the amino acid profile which is the true value as a protein food.

Consumers continue to push for more protein, even in their snack foods, but they are looking for alternative sources and more plant - based ingredients, which are perceived as healthier.

It is important to include a reliable source of vitamin B12 in your baby's plant - based diet, such as fortified foods.

Stark is especially interested in drought - resistant, low - carbon - footprint wild edible plants that could serve as a source of fresh, affordable, and nutritious food for people living in urban food deserts.

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.)

Due to the increasing demand for nutritionally beneficial allergen - friendly, great tasting and environmentally friendly organic plant sugar sources which contribute to a clean label, Cocosa ™ coconut palm sugar has been created as an ideal ingredient for most any food or beverage application.

The key is to make sure you're getting plenty of Omega - 3 fats as well from plant - based foods like flax and chia seeds, walnuts and greens, as well as animal sources like wild salmon and other seafood.

Any Clif food with an ingredient list that includes an animal sourced ingredient such as milk, whey, casein or honey would not be considered vegan - friendly or plant - based.

Other calcium - rich foods include seafood such as salmon, sardines (an excellent source with 370 mg of calcium in 3 ounces), and shrimp, as well as a number of plant sources, such as broccoli and green leafy vegetables.

It's important to note though that plant sources of Iron are not as well absorbed as animal sources (such as meat, poultry, fish and eggs), but if you pair these iron - rich leafy greens with either iron - rich animal foods or foods high in Vitamin C such as citrus fruits, strawberries or bell peppers, this helps with the absorption of the iron.

Then, in the late 1800's, the plant was brought over to the United States as a food source for livestock.

Carnivorous species died as their food sources did, but those dinosaurs with toothless beaks could feast on fallen seeds long after plants died.

There is not enough oil from plants such as soy and canola to supply even a fraction of the 60 million — plus gallons of jet fuel burned every day by U.S. aircraft, nearly one quarter of global use, even if all such sources were converted to fuel (which would significantly impact food supplies.)

«Situations like this tend to completely destroy natural landscapes and alter basic processes in the plants, which affects the wildlife that depends on them as a food source.»

Algae is a desirable biofuel source because it doesn't compete with other plants that serve as sources of food.

Black bears in Yosemite National Park that don't seek out human foods subsist primarily on plants and nuts, according to a study conducted by biologists at UC San Diego who also found that ants and other sources of animal protein, such as mule deer, make up only a small fraction of the bears» annual diet.

The burgeoning world population (predicted to be 9.3 billion by 2050), changing consumer demand in third - world countries, the gradual depletion of prime agricultural land, the use of innovative technologies, and scientists who view plants as a source of industrial products as well as food all contribute to the good prospects for the ag - biotech industry, particularly in Canada.

If insects first discovered pollen as a food source in Permian times, that sets the engine of plant - insect coevolution moving far earlier than had been thought.

«Knowing the diversity of plants in Cretaceous environments provides a better understanding of potential food sources for animals such as plant - eating dinosaurs,» says Judy Skog, program director for paleontology in NSF's Division of Earth Sciences.

A number of other plants show promise as sources of food and as industrial materials

Infants as young as six months old tend to expect that plants are food sources, but only after an adult shows them that the food is safe to eat, according to new research published in Psychological Science, a journal of the Association for Psychological Science.

One additional side benefit for having a few milkweed plants in a field of corn is that it serves as a breeding place and food source for monarch butterflies.

ALA is found in a variety of foods, and decent amounts can be sourced from plant - based ingredients such as flaxseeds, walnuts, and hemp seeds and their oils; chia seeds; and certain green leafy vegetables, including the «weed» purslane.

It also serves as an abundant natural food source, as all parts of the plant can be eaten.

For fats, focus on plant foods, food (versus oil) sources of fats such as nuts, seeds, and avocados.

Nettle is used in food, traditional remedies, as a fiber source, a dye plant and a rejuvenating spring tonic.

With high - vibe plants as your primary food sources, you may want to consider having on hand organic high - vibe plant oils as medicine as well.

The reason fiber - filled eating could be problematic for the gut isn't clear, but carnivore dieters blame certain compounds in plant foods as the source of digestive issues.

It's important to understand that your body requires saturated fats from animal and vegetable sources (such as meat, dairy, certain oils, and tropical plants like coconut) for optimal functioning, and if you neglect this important food group in favor of sugar, grains and other starchy carbs, your health and weight are almost guaranteed to suffer.

I would just keep up with the science by following reliable sources and make the best choices as you plan your whole food plant based diet.

Food sources of zinc are best absorbed from animal sources if a deficiency is present, as animal foods are better absorbed without the phytates that zinc sources from plants have.

The volatile essential oils in thyme are packed with anti-septic, anti-viral, anti-rheumatic, anti-parasitic and anti-fungal properties, which explains why thyme - based formulas are used as an expectorant, diuretic, fungicide and antibiotic (source: Natular Product Communications, Plant Foods for Human Nutrition, International Journal of Food Microbiology).

The Mediterranean diet, which mainly consists of high amounts of plant foods, beans, nuts, cereals and seeds, fish and poultry, and olive oil as the main source of dietary fat, provides a plethora of vegetables, fruits and monounsaturated fats that have repeatedly been shown to fight most chronic diseases ranging from diabetes and dementia to stroke and cardiovascular disorders.

However, excellent omega 3 sources are found in ordinary foods in the plant world — just 5 grams of flaxseed will provide over 100 % of the RDA (if you're American, one ounce = 28 grams), as will 3 walnuts, or 15 grams of hemp seeds.

Dr. Loren Cordain's assertion that eating sugary plants like yams, sweet potatoes, and berries is preferable to eating starchy plants like rice and potatoes may be a defensible position, but we believe the evidence is strong that glucose is preferable to fructose as a carb source, and does not support the notion that rice or white potatoes are intrinsically dangerous foods.

The best sources of protein are lean meats and sea foods, but there are many plants, which contain useful proteins, as well.

Other speakers discussed how soy products will help meet U.S. dietary guidelines, with its renewed emphasis on plant - based diets; noted that the soy industry is working on production of novel varieties of high oleic soybean oil low in saturated fat; stressed the marketing of soy as a complete protein, perfectly appropriate as the only protein source for infants, children and adults; promoted the use of «stealth health» as opposed to «muscling» in change to force dietary changes (that is, sneak soy into common food products); speculated on how to remove the allergens from soy; and figure out what to do about the fact that soy doesn't actually taste very good.