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Protein Content of a 2,000-Calorie Meal Plan
Food	Calories	Protein (gm)
Cracked wheat bread, toasted (2 slices)	132	4.37
Orange juice (1 cup)	112	1.74
Strawberry jam (1 tablespoon)	55	0.12
Hard-boiled egg (1 egg )	88	6.29
Roast beef san...

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Carbohydrates are classified as either "simple" or "complex". Some common simple carbohydrates include glucose, fructose, and sucrose, and are typically associated with sweet foods and ripe fruits. The complex carbohydrates are either digestible (starches) or indigestible (fiber). The digestible complex carbohydrates are ultimately "digested" to the simple carbohydrate glucose when they are consumed. While the ultimate "...

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Apparently not all omega 3 essential fatty acids are equal or in one of my most famous quotes, We are all equal but some are more equal than others. Well the one that is ' more equal' is omega 3's obtained from fish oil. I have been taking omega 3's for a while now but from flaxseed. I will be switching soon but the question now is which brand because as we know, some brands are 'more equal than others' I read that Nordic Naturals are quite good but I am not sure if it is sold in SA. I will h...
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Things you might not have known about pineapples.
Pineapples contain bromelain which breaks down protein therefore the juice can be used as a marinade or meat tenderiser.
It can also be used as an anti inflammatory agent.
As I have stated, Bromelain helps to digest protein. There is some evidence that bromelain supplements may reduce swelling, bruising, inflammation and pain after surgery and injury
Digestion

Bromelain is a popular natural digestive aid due to it's ability to digest proteins. It'...

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I just found out about the benefits of Epsom salts. According to the Epsom Salt Council, yes there is such a thing in case you don't believe me, Epsom Salts has a few health benefits. It is made up of Magnesium and Sulphates.

Health benefits

Magnesium has the following benefits

1 Eases stress and improves sleep concentration
2 Helps muscles and nerves function properly
3 Regulate activity of 325+ enzymes
4 Helps to prevent artery hardening and blood clots
5 Make insulin more effective
6 Reduce infla...
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