Beta Glucan is a type of soluble fiber that is believed to play a role in lowering cholesterol. According to an article in the July 2012 "Comprehensive Reviews in Food Science and Food Safety," this fiber has a mechanism of attaching itself to bile acids, and excreting these acids from the body as feces.
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You might think of melon seeds as a part of the fruit to be cleaned away, removed and later planted, but not eaten. According to Vegetarians in Paradise, people in the Middle East and China have been eating toasted melon seeds as a snack for centuries.
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Also known in India as Soy Mealmaker, Nutrela Soya Chunks by Ruchi Nutrition is a line of high-protein soy chunks, mini-chunks and granules. These chunks can be used interchangeably with certain types of meat in various recipes.
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If you're pregnant, you probably want to take every precaution to ensure a healthy baby, including being careful about the foods you eat. While cheese serves as a good source of calcium and protein, soft and semi-soft cheeses like gorgonzola can sometimes cause harm to an unborn baby.
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Olive leaf extract and the phenolic component oleuropein can carry various health benefits. The journal "Life Sciences" published a study conducted at the University of Messina, Italy, which reports that oleuropein may be a source of microbial agents protective against intestinal and respiratory tract infections.
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Psyllium fiber is a soluble fiber derived from a shrublike plant called plantago ovata. According to the University of Maryland Medical Center, this plant yields up to 15,000 seeds, which are used to produce psyllium fiber. It is frequently used as a laxative, and is included in products such as Metamucil.
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A category of enzymes produced mainly in the liver and bones, alkaline phosphatase enzymes are responsible for splitting off the acidic mineral phosphorus, creating an alkaline pH balance. According to Jeffrey E. Kaslow on Dr. Kaslow.
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Currently marketed in the United States as Sprite Zero, Diet Sprite is described as a no-sugar, no-carb version of the popular lemon-lime soft drink. Although the Coca-Cola website describes Sprite Zero as "not a significant source of sugars," it does contain the artificial sweetener aspartame.
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Protein-rich foods, particularly red meat, have gained a reputation for being "masculine" foods that add to male potency and vitality. However, when it comes to sperm count, volume and motility, not all proteins are advisable.
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