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Lactase Persistence
Lactase persistence is the ability of adult humans to digest lactose. This ability has its origins in different parts of the world (which occurred through convergent evolution) such as Central…
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Lactose Intolerance
Lactose is a sugar found in dairy products. It is a disaccharide sugar, meaning that is composed of two simple sugars: glucose and galactose. Our bodies normally produce an enzyme…
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Whole Grain
“Whole grains” are grains that are intact. They are considered as kernels of the grains, which may be cracked, flaked or ground, but retain the same relative proportions of the…
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Available Carbohydrate
Available carbohydrate is the part of a carbohydrate that can be digested by human enzymes and absorbed directly, providing energy to the body. It does not include dietary fiber which…
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Glycemic Load
Limitations of GI measurement In the real world, we eat food in portion sizes. Each food type has its own “usual” portion. Glycemic load (GL) is a more realistic measurement…
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Glycemic Index
The glycemic index (GI) measures how carbohydrate-containing foods affect your blood sugar level and has the following classification: This measure has proven to give valuable insights between food and health.…
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Chlorogenic acid
Chlorogenic acid is a phytochemical that is found in high amounts in raw coffee beans and is associated with antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties. Roasting coffee beans significantly reduces the amount…