17 de dezembro de 2012

Dietetic and cooking techniques: meats and eggs

Before preparing meats, remove all the visible fat. Favor roasted, cooked or grilled preparations. Learn to appreciate the natural flavor […]
17 de dezembro de 2012

Serving sizes for meats and eggs

1 serving = 190 Kcal Food Weight Cooking unit Beef rolls 110g 1 unit Beef, ground, braised 90g 5 tablespoons […]
16 de dezembro de 2012

A healthy, appropriate and caring diet

Have at least three meals a day (breakfast, lunch and supper) and small snacks interspersed between meals (Ministry of Health, […]
16 de dezembro de 2012

Scientific information about dairy products

1. Calcium is an important nutrient for bone health but few Brazilians get enough calcium. Cow milk and dairy are […]
16 de dezembro de 2012

Cultural and historical curiosities about milk

“In 1810, Henry Koster noted that she-goats were the wet nurse of population living in the arid areas of the […]
16 de dezembro de 2012

Dietetic and cooking techniques

Boiling milk usually destroys the bacteria in it, including acidophilic lactobacilli. This renders milk more alkaline and susceptible to contamination. […]
16 de dezembro de 2012

Serving sizes for dairy

1 serving = 120 Kcal  Food Weight Cooking unit Cheese, Minas, cured 50g 1 and ½ piece Cheese, Minas, fresh […]
16 de dezembro de 2012

What else is written in the Brazilian Food Guide about dairy?

Dairy is the main source of dietary calcium. Milk should not be drunk during lunch or supper or with any […]
16 de dezembro de 2012

Scientific information about starchy foods

1. Obesity is not synonymous with food abundance. People who experience food insecurity consume only grains, oil, sugar and beans. […]