In this chapter, the risk and benefits of consuming edible seaweeds are discussed along with the toxigenic compounds found in them, which have an impact on human health.Patel VishwasArumugam SundaramanickamAwasthi SurabhiAmra BratovcicMarine Molecules from Algae and Cyanobacteria...
Weight Gainis a frequent consequence of supplementing copper and iron, so in addition to the extra calories encountered by consuming chocolate and cocoa products, one also has to deal with the weight gain that can result from just the copper and iron content alone, which should be kept in min...
Bone broth has been trendy for quite some time now. I’ll caveat all of that by saying I’m not a fan of it, and no matter how many benefits you claim I’ll get, I’m just not a fan of the taste. That said, your mileage may vary, and more power to you. But bone broth is...
Tips for Consuming Whole Grains To identify whole grains, look for the word "whole grain"—or the name of the grain—on the ingredient label. In addition, check for "whole wheat" or "100% whole wheat" on the packaging. Ensure the grain is one of the first three ingredients on the lab...
Iron8 mg Zinc7 mg SeleniumVariable amounts, depending on growing conditions Note:The amount of these minerals present may differ according to cultivation methods. More research is needed to fully understand how effectively the human body can absorb and utilize these minerals from Lion’s Mane mushr...
Carrots are a universally loved and eatenvegetable, and for good reasons. They contain many nutrients that help keep you well and are easy to add to many of your everyday meals, raw or cooked. Consuming too many carrots may cause unwanted side effects, but there's limited risk even if yo...
While there are many benefits to consuming dandelion, there are also some side effects to be aware of. Here are things to keep in mind: 1) Dandelion can cause nausea and vomiting.This is likely due to the plant’s high content of pectin, which is a matrix compound that can cause mild...
Copper deficiency results from too little intake or poor absorption of copper. Most people consume adequate amounts of copper in their diet. It would be rare to see a copper deficiency from not consuming enough copper. Excessive zinc supplementation can lead to a copper deficiency. That is bec...
Major nutritional components of cruciferous vegetables are, protein, carbohydrate and vitamins (ascorbic acid, folic acid, tocopherols and provitamin-A). Iron, calcium, selenium, copper, manganese and zinc are the essential mineral elements in these vegetables (Singh, Kawatra, & Sehgal, 2001). The...
While oxalic acid can be considered an anti-nutrient, consuming large quantities of oxalic crystals over extended periods can lead to the formation of kidney stones. Due to their high vitamin K content, individuals taking anticoagulants such aswarfarinare advised to avoid beet greens in their diet...