Pulses, whole grains and your physical workout
Did you know that after you have had your workout at the gym, or your hour of jogging in the park, it is important to eat whole grains? Carbohydrates from wh
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New research raises doubts about popular artificial sweeteners
According to new research published in Behavioural Neuroscience, the sweet taste of artificial sweeteners may prompt the body to be prepared for a large amou
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The Glycemic Index – what is it?
The glycemic index ranks foods according to the influence they have on the glucose
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Grains and the postmenopausal period
It is now known that consuming a serving of whole grains, such as quinoa, at least six times each week is an especially good for postmenopausal women wi
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Quinoa - new discoveries
It is interesting to note that the ancient Incas valued quinoa as a food that increased the stamina of their warriors. Not only is quinoa high in protein, bu
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Healthy consumption of iron
Iron is one of the most important minerals for the body. One of the reasons for that is the
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Home made wholewheat spaghetti
It is a particularly pleasurable culinary experience to make your own wholewheat spaghetti at home.
Here is an easy recipe which gives y
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How to bake healthier cookies and cakes
1. Cut the fat quantity in the recipe and add the equivalent amount of juice, milk, soya (or soya milk) or yogurt. The cake will still be juicy and soft but
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Healthier cooking methods
Steaming
Steaming keeps all natural flavours in food and maintains nutritional components such as vitamins. It is the ideal cook
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Grains and their contribution to our health
The food group of grains contains rice, wheat, corn, millet, quinoa and oats. Numerous products are made out of grains such as breads, pastries, beer and bre
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Whole grains can lower the risk of developing diabetes type 2
New research shows that people who consume a large amount of food containing whole grains tend to have a lower risk of developing various health proble
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Easy ways to combine grains and pulses in your everyday nutrition:
1. Mix whole grains and pulses in your fresh vegetables salads.
2. Prepare home-made humus puree for the whole family.
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Chickpeas - why are they good for our health?
Chickpeas are very rich in fibre, which is important for digestion. They contain high qualit
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Pulses and diabetes
Pulses, which include beans, peas, chickpeas and lentils, are high-fibre, low-fat foods with a low glycaemic index (GI) that may help people to control their
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Nutrition and health
Welcome!
Sugat places a lot of emphasis on quality and freshness, and we use the most advanced processes in the manufacturing and distribution of our
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Why is brown rice healthy for us?
Brown rice is unpolished whole grain rice that is produced by removing only the hull or husk using a mortar and pestle or rubber rolls. It may have a distinc
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What is cholesterol?
Cholesterol is a member of the lipid or fat family of compounds. In addition to the cholesterol we eat, our bodies produce cholesterol. It is an essential compo
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Cholesterol, nutrition and your health
Nutritionists have discovered that a diet of carefully selected foods could reduce your cholesterol by up to 29 % naturally without you having to take any me
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Children and pulses
Though some parents want their children to eat pulses, it is not always easy to persuade them to do so. The taste, texture and look may put children off. In
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Rice and nutrition
Rice is the staple food of more than half the world’s population. It serves as a nutritional basis for a myriad of different dishes.
Its advantag
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