There was an interesting theory going around at one point that Chinese food was not high in calories and was quite healthy. I think this came about because everyone saw that Chinese people were pretty skinny and believed that this was because of the food. The fact is, the Chinese food we eat in our restaurants has very little in common with the food in china. Our local Chinese food calories are clearly much higher than proper authentic Chinese, and in addition to the preparation and the ingredients, another factor that plays into the equation is how the food is eaten. [click to continue…]
I recently stumbled across an article in a magazine trumpeting all the good things about blueberries. It turns out that blueberries are very rich in antioxidants such as anthocyanin, as well as other anti-inflammatory elements. Their powerful natural antioxidant qualities make blueberries the top of the list, containing more of these nutrients and substances than most other fruits and vegetables. These natural substances, generally found in fruits and vegetables, are believed to increase our defense against disease and promote healthy aging. [click to continue…]
Ginger has been used as a natural remedy a number of illnesses for hundreds of years, yet in our modern lives, it makes up a very small part of our dietary intake. Generally Ginger is a naturally growing plant that is usually found in tropical areas, more popularly known as a cooking spice, with the actual root of the plant usually used for the medicinal purposes. Some studies have even indicated that ginger can be used as a treatment for ovarian and colon cancers. [click to continue…]
Banana calories are low to medium. Most of the calories in a banana come from carbohydrates, both naturally forming simple sugars and starch forms its carbohydrate content. Its interesting to note that the composition of carbohydrate calories change on age/ripening. As it ripens the sugar levels rise and the starch levels fall on or off the tree. Meaning that as bananas gain more color and ripen, the easier it is for your body to digest.
The protein calories in a banana only make up about one percent of its total calorie content however, this is much higher than the fat calories in the fruit which is less than one half percent. The calories are digested slowly and help supply the body with a steady source of energy hence the reason that bananas are considered great for an energy boost if eaten about an hour before or after any physical activity or combined as part of a protein shake or smoothie.
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As part of the series on the calories in fast food, today we are looking at Subway calories. Subway is one of the fastest growing franchises in the world today, with over 31,000 restaurants in 91 countries, as of September 2009. As you will already know, they sell primarily submarine sandwiches (also the source of their name) and focus on the growing interest in health food. [click to continue…]
There was an interesting theory going around at one point that Chinese food was not high in calories and was quite healthy. I think this came about because everyone saw that Chinese people were pretty skinny and believed that this was because of the food. The fact is, the Chinese food we eat in our restaurants has very little in common with the food in china. Our local Chinese food calories are clearly much higher than proper authentic Chinese, and in addition to the preparation and the ingredients, another factor that plays into the equation is how the food is eaten. [click to continue…]
