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Understanding Lectins
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Understanding Lectins

Understanding Lectins: Exploring Beans and Safe Preparation Lectins are a diverse group of proteins found in many plants, animals, and microorganisms. While they serve essential biological…

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the Ultimate Vegetarian Sandwich
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Crafting the Ultimate Vegan/Vegetarian Sandwich: A Guide to Deliciousness

Introduction Sandwiches are a beloved and versatile food choice that can be customised to suit any dietary preference. For vegans and vegetarians, the challenge lies in…

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How much protein does the average person need every day
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How much protein does the average person need every day

Protein is one of the essential macronutrients required for the body’s growth, repair, and maintenance. It is an integral component of every cell in the body…

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Smart ways to eat healthy on a budget
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Smart ways to eat healthily on a budget

With rising living costs and sky-rocketing food prices it can be difficult to eat healthily, but maintaining a good diet and including all the required daily…

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dairy farm conditions
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Reducing meat consumption benefits the environmental – here’s why

Global meat production has increased tremendously over the past five decades. Worldwide, more than 340 million tonnes of meat are produced each year, most of it…

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Cooking lentils is easy
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Cooking lentils is easy

Lentils are grouped with beans and peas as part of the legume family because, like all legumes, they grow in pods. Besides being packed with plant-based…

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Dietary changes can deliver environmental benefits
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Dietary changes can deliver environmental benefits

Feeding our 7.6 billion population with current diets and production practices, is fast degrading terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems, depleting vital water resources, and helping to drive…

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