13 de dezembro de 2012

Scientific information about sugars and sweets

1. In 2009, through the National Schoolchild Health Survey, IBGE found that more than half of the Brazilian teenagers eat […]
13 de dezembro de 2012

Cultural and historical curiosities about sugars and sweets

SUGAR “One can already talk about an historical Brazilian sense of taste and, possibly, also tropical or conditioned ecologically; and, […]
13 de dezembro de 2012

Dietetic and cooking techniques: sugars and sweets

.:Preparing healthier desserts Remember the following when preparing desserts: Sweets that contain fruits not only have a greater number of […]
13 de dezembro de 2012

Serving sizes for sugars and sweets

1 serving = 110 Kcal Food Weight Cooking unit Banana paste 40g 1 medium-sized unit (bar) Dulce de leche (creamy) […]
13 de dezembro de 2012

What else is written in the Brazilian Food Guide about sugars and sweets?

Carbohydrates are energy nutrients. Sugar is considered a simple carbohydrate. Sugars are naturally present in many foods, such as fruits […]
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 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 […]