Contents [Hide]A High Protein Low Carb ApproachA Bold ApproachRigid GuidelinesSources Atkins Diet is an ultra-low carb diet. It was formerly called the Atkins Nutritional Approach. Dr. Robert C Atkins created the diet. Dr. Atkins also wrote a best-selling book detailing the diet in 1972. The Atkins diet is credited with starting the low carb diet Full article…
Contents [Hide]Staying Active is Part of the ProgramHigh in CarbohydratesSources The Pritikin diet is a high carbohydrate, high vegetable, low calorie, low fat, and low protein diet. It was founded by Nathan Pritikin and was popularized by a book based on the diet published in 1979. This book was on the New York Times bestseller Full article…
Contents [Hide]TaxonomyDescriptionDistributionNutritional InformationCommercial CultivationDiseases, Pests, PredatorsSources: Passion fruit is an exotic treat with a number of health benefits. It is high in important antioxidants like vitamins C and A as well as B vitamins, which help lower blood pressure and lower risk of heart disease. They are also extremely alkaline. (1) Taxonomy Passionfruit grows on Full article…
Contents [Hide]TaxonomyDescriptionDistributionNutritional InformationCommercial CultivationDiseases, Pests, PredatorsSources: Papayas are mainly known for being a rich source of digestive enzymes in the seeds. (1) They are a delicious tropical treat that provide a number of health benefits. It has been shown to be effective against diabetes and can help stop clotting in people’s feet which is useful Full article…
Contents [Hide]TaxonomyDescriptionDistributionNutritional InformationCommercial CultivationDiseases, Pests, PredatorsSources At 93%, oranges contain one of the highest sources of vitamin C available. (1) They are also a great source of other nutrients and relatively cheap and delicious treat. The liminoids in oranges are known to help fight cancers. Drinking orange juice has been shown to help prevent kidney Full article…
Contents [Hide]TaxonomyDescriptionDistributionNutritional InformationCommercial CultivationDiseases, Pests, PredatorsSources Mangosteens are a rare, tropical fruit with a number of health benefits. They are not found as a fresh fruit in the United States because of a ban on importation due to concerns that they would bring in invasive species of insects. Compounds in mangosteens have been shown to Full article…
Contents [Hide]Gene transfer in nature and traditional agricultureHistoryMethodsGlyphosate resistanceTypes of genetic engineeringTransgenicCisgenicSubgenicBusiness of GM CropsUses, actual and proposedImproved shelf lifeStress resistanceHerbicide resistancePathogen resistanceProduction of biofuelsProduction of useful by-productsDrugsAntigensMaterialsBioremediationManaging emergence of resistanceRegulationControversyReferences Genetically modified crops have been shown to disrupt other crops that are not in the same field as the GMOs. Genetically modified crops (GMOs, Full article…
Contents [Hide]TaxonomyDescriptionDistributionNutritional InformationCommercial CultivationDiseases, Pests, PredatorsSources: Mangoes are a tropical treat enjoyed in fresh, frozen, or dried form around the world. They provide a lot of nutrition and benefits. The polyphenols and flavonoids in mangoes may help prevent cancers as they fight free radical cells in the body. The 35% RDA of vitamin A provided Full article…
Contents [Hide]TaxonomyDescriptionDistributionNutritional InformationCommercial CultivationDiseases, Pests, PredatorsSources Cantaloupes are a sweet, juicy treat that provide a lot of nutritional benefit. In addition to anti-inflammatory properties, cantaloupes in concentrated form can help reduce stress and fatigue. (1) Surprisingly, they are a great source of vitamin C with a higher concentration than grapefruit. (2) Typically eaten raw, they’re Full article…
Contents [Hide]Cancer StatisticsCancer CellsCancer TreatmentsSources The word reminds us of our mortality. To many the word cancer is dreadful and synonymous with pain, suffering and death. At some point in their lives many people will have to contend with a cancer diagnoses. Our body’s cells are constantly dividing and copying themselves. With every cell division, Full article…