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Processed versus unprocessed foods

Posted on October 10th, 2009 by Nayab Naseer in Diet Logs

Both processed foods and unprocessed or natural foods have their share of advantages and disadvantages.
One sure indication of a healthy diet is the presence of more unprocessed food compared to processed foods. Examples of unprocessed foods include foods like whole wheat bread, and brown rice, whereas their processed substitutes include white bread and white [...]

Celiac Disease

Posted on June 15th, 2009 by Nayab Naseer in Diet Logs

Celiac disease is a hereditary condition in which a gliadin, a gluten protein damages the small intestine, preventing the body from absorbing nutrients in food.
Gluten is present in wheat, wheat germ, wheat bran, barley, barley mart, rye, couscous, refined wheat flour, semolina, bulgur, and beverages made by brewing such as beers, stouts, ales, and [...]

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