Category: Diet & Nutrition

There are dishes that seem to be an integral part of a particular culture. When speaking about the traditional cuisine of the Dominican Republic, Mangu is the dish that perfectly represents the culture of the entire Caribbean region. This dish is made of mashed green bananas with red onions stewed in vinegar sauce, fried cheese,…

The discussion of energy and macronutrient intake considers different aspects of the topic like diet quality and features choices that promote a healthy lifestyle. This part of the essay will compare my energy intake and recommended intake and evaluate the deficiency or excessiveness of each macronutrient. The essay will also use the assessment of macronutrient…

Nutrition takes a considerable place in every person’s life. Food is one of the critical factors that make people live longer and happier. Those who eat well have fewer health issues and thus can spend their energy on something valuable and meaningful. Undoubtedly, the essential role of food is to maintain the functioning of the…

Table of Contents Introduction Recent Research Artificial Food Impact on Taste Preferences Conclusion References Introduction Sensory identification of consumed products by the tongue is called taste perception or gustation. Taste receptors located on the tongue react chemically with food allowing determining specific qualities of the substance. Until recent research, it was believed that there are…

Table of Contents Introduction Objective Methodology Literature review References Introduction Lupin is a legume and classified as a non- starch seed that has high amounts of protein and low oil content. There are different species of lupin and the type that is used for food purposes is known as Lupinus angustifolius or sweet Australian (Duranti…

Biomarkers of Nutrition for Development (BOND) are essential for human growth since they provide relevant biological information. Iodine is necessary for human growth, and it mainly originates from the soil. However, humans consume foods grown in iodate areas; thus, they obtain iodine products from the plants. As a result, plants can experience iodine deficiency if…

Table of Contents Ingredients Steps Reference Alice will prepare stir-fried pasta with vegetables for her future parents-in-law. She believes the recipe is simple enough for her, but it is also appetizing and can appeal to any person regardless of the state. Alice will use the Barilla pasta, as she does not feel confident about making…

Table of Contents Review Proposal References Review West Kendall Baptist Hospital is currently implementing a “Food Pharmacy” program first introduced in 2020. The essence of the program is providing “one meal daily for 20 days to high-risk individuals” (Baptist Health South Florida [BHDF], 2019, p. 9). The health needs that the “Food Pharmacy” program aims…

Yogurt rich in proteins, calcium, and active bacteria is among the most beneficial products for humans’ health. Nevertheless, it is not as simple as it seems to be. Recently, manufacturers have started to attract the customers’ attention with flavored yogurts. Being aware of the product’s value, people decided that yogurts with fruits and berries are…

A mindful experience brings multiple lessons and outcomes, and one of them is that there are no right or wrong answers about mindful eating because every individual is unique and free to make choices. The raisin eating experience of this course helped to learn the basics of mindful eating and interaction with food. According to…