by Administrator on September 29, 2009
Bison meat has a delicious sweet and rich flavor and is tender like beef. It has no gamy flavor, is chemical free and contains more iron and protein than beef.
Exceptionally high in protein and minerals, bison is low in fat, calories and cholesterol. Ounce for ounce bison has only about 1/4 of the fat beef [...]
by Administrator on September 28, 2009
Chicken
Chicken is a very good source of protein and some beneficial fatty acids, though it is less than
that of fish. In fact 2/3 of our daily value for protein comes from around 4 oz of chicken.
Chicken is also a good source of the trace element selenium, an essential component of several major metabolic pathways, including [...]
by Administrator on September 17, 2009
Eggs
There is no doubt that the nutritional values and controversial debate of the egg is probably one of the most misunderstood foods. The main argument about the health aspects of consuming eggs is related to it’s high cholesterol content and the affects this has on your heart.
Like anything in life, maintain a balance and don’t [...]
by Administrator on September 15, 2009
Beans – Nuts – Seeds
Amount
Total Fiber-grams
Almonds
1 oz
4.22
Black Beans, cooked
1 cup
14.92
Cashews
1 oz
1
Flax Seeds
3 tablespoons
6.97
Kidney Beans, cooked
1 cup
13.33
Red Lentils
1 cup
15.64
Lima Beans, cooked
1 cup
13.16
Peanuts
1 oz
2.30
Pecans
1 oz
2.7
Pistachio Nuts
1 oz
2.30
Pumpkin seeds
1/4 cup
4.12
Soybeans, cooked
1 cup
7.62
Sunflower seeds
1/4 cup
3.00
Walnuts
1 oz
3.08
Cereals – Grains – Pasta
Amount
Total Fiber-grams
Barley
3 tablespoon
6.9
Bran Cereal
1 cup
15.6
Bread Rye
1 oz
2.7
Bread, whole wheat
1 cup
14.9
Cashews
1 oz
1
Oat Bran Muffin
1 oz
14.2
Oats, rolled dry
1 cup
13.3
Pasta – whole wheat
1 [...]
by Administrator on September 14, 2009
Milk
Cow’s milk is basically composed of around 87% water and 13% milk solids. In whole milks, the solids portion is made up of 2.7% fat and 8.9% non-fat milk solids. The nonfat milk solids contain protein, lactose and mineral.
Milk consists primarily of (around 98%) triglycerides and phospholipids, free steroids such as lesterol and squalene, [...]