Nutrition

Horse meat scam netted Spanish criminal network €1.5 million as 41 arrests made

By Vickie Scullard • Illegal ‘potentially dangerous’ horse meat for sale on Spanish food market seized as 41 arrests made. Credit: Europol. Forty-one arrests have been made after illegal and ‘potentially dangerous’ horse meat ready for sale on the Spanish food market was seized. A criminal network is said to have turned “dirt into diamonds” by buying
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Sweet Potato Pie

Diana Rattray  Tested by  Kayla Hoang Prep:20 mins Cook:78 mins Total:98 mins Servings:8 servings Yield:1 pie Nutrition Facts (per serving) 539 Calories 24g Fat 75g Carbs 7g Protein  Show Full Nutrition Label (Nutrition information is calculated using an ingredient database and should be considered an estimate.)SAVE RECIPE Sweet potato pie is considered soul food and has
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Sweet Potatoes vs. Yams: Origins, Appearance, and Taste

Peggy Trowbridge Filippone Many times the names “sweet potato” and “yam” are used interchangeably in conversation, in cooking, and even at the supermarket, but they are really two different vegetables. Although they are both root vegetables, they belong to two different plant families—the sweet potato is from the morning glory family while the yam is
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7 Health Benefits of Honey

Written By Jackie Moncada, CNHP The sweet substance of honey is a long-time favorite for so many everyday additions in the kitchen. It is one of the most appreciated natural food products since ancient times and for good reason. Because honey is so high in sugar, containing 80 percent sugar and 20 percent water, many stay
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What Is Parboiled Rice, and Is It Healthy?

NUTRITION Parboiled rice, also called converted rice, is partially precooked in its inedible husk before being processed for eating. In some Asian and African countries, people have been parboiling rice since ancient times as it makes the husks easier to remove by hand. The process has become much more sophisticated and is still a common
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12 Powerful Health Benefits Of Sesame Oil

by John Staughton (BASc, BFA) last updated – July 22, 2021 Medically reviewed by Vanessa Voltolina (MS, RD) ✓ Evidence Based The powerful health benefits of sesame oil may include its ability to improve skin and hair health, help in bone growth, maintain good oral health, and reduce the risk of cardiovascular ailments. It might also show positive implications for managing anxiety and depression, protecting infant
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The Science of Good Chocolate

Meet the sensory scientist who is decoding the terroir of chocolate—and working to safeguard the cacao plant that gives us the sweet dark treat. Smithsonian Magazine Simran Sethi The flavor of chocolate depends on numerous factors, from the soil the cacao plant was grown in, to the length of time the cocoa beans are fermented.
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