13 de dezembro de 2012

Scientific information about fruits

In a study done in São Paulo city, researchers from the University of São Paulo (USP) have shown that the […]
13 de dezembro de 2012

Cultural and historical curiosities about fruits

1. Global and regional fruits Fruits consumed globally – Apple, banana, papaya, grapes, lime, mango, melon, orange, pear, pineapple, strawberries […]
13 de dezembro de 2012

Dietetic and cooking techniques: fruits

Procedures for selecting, washing and disinfecting fruits. When choosing, do not buy fruits with the following characteristics: whose parts, peel […]
13 de dezembro de 2012

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

Fruits are rich in vitamins, minerals and fibers and, when consumed daily, they protect your health and reduce your risk […]
13 de dezembro de 2012

What else is written in the Brazilian Food Guide about meats and eggs?

Meats and eggs are part of a healthy diet, since they have high quality proteins (complete and balanced amino acid […]
13 de dezembro de 2012

Serving sizes for fruits

1 serving = 70 Kcal Food Weight Cooking unit Annona coriacea 75g ½ unit Apple 130g 1 unit Apricot, dried […]
13 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, […]
13 de dezembro de 2012

Scientific information about vegetables

1 – The Ministry of Health recommends a minimum daily intake of vegetables and fruits of 400 grams. In the […]
13 de dezembro de 2012

Cultural and historical curiosities about vegetables

1.Global and regional vegetables  Vegetables consumed globally – eggplant, green beans, kale, carrot, cauliflower,  bell pepper, squash, onion, leek, spinach […]