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. […]
16 de dezembro de 2012

Cultural and historical curiosities about starchy foods

BREAD (Rekhmire, 1450 years before Christ) “Grind in a pestle foliage from bulrush reeds. Sieve the flour thoroughly. Add one […]
16 de dezembro de 2012

Dietetic and cooking techniques: starchy foods

How to select and prepare starchy foods Whole rice and wheat flour contain vitamins, minerals and essential fatty acids but […]
16 de dezembro de 2012

Serving sizes for starchy foods

1 serving = 150 Kcal  Food Weight Cooking unit Angu (cooked cornmeal) 105g 3 tablespoons Banana cake 50g 1 piece […]