What is bread flour and how is it different from regular flour?

Inviting anyone with reliable knowledge to share for the benefit of those looking for the answer to this question: What is bread flour and how is it different from regular … Continue reading

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How many grams carbohydrates in a mango?

An average sized mango or the equivalent of 1 cup of mango contains approximately 28 grams of carbohydrates. This number will vary from source to source but the average appears … Continue reading

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What is the Vitamin A content in raw broccoli?

Data on the Vitamin A content of broccoli varies from source to source. Based on usda data, there are approximately 31 μg (micrograms) of Vitamin A per 100 g of … Continue reading

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How many calories in egg whites?

17 calories According to various food nutrition sources around the web there are 17 calories in the egg white of one large egg.

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How many calories in a Nectarine?

70 calories in a nectarine This answer varies from source to source but on average seems there’s about 70 calories in a medium sized nectarine. Nectarines are variations of peaches. … Continue reading

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Vitamin overdose – the lowdown on Vitamin A and Vitamin D toxicity

Vitamin overdose is possible. According to “The Merck Manual of Medical Information”  (ISBN 0911910-87-5) vitamins A and D are toxic when taken in dosages that are 10 times the recommended … Continue reading

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Is coconut water healthy and good to drink?

Coconut water is said to be full of electrolytes, free of fat and cholesterol and good for use as a sports drink. It is also said to be high in … Continue reading

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How many calories in 1 brazil nut?

According to research there are 200 calories in 1 ounce of brazil nuts which amounts to approximately 8 nuts. That means there would be about 25 calories in 1 brazil … Continue reading

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Are there health benefits to eating kiwi fruit skin?

Some say the kiwi fruit’s skin is high in fiber and that most of the nutrients contained such as Vitamin C, Vitamin A, Vitamin E, phosphorus, magnesium, potassium, and copper … Continue reading

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Is coconut good to eat if you’re trying to lose weight?

Coconut is not good to eat if you’re trying to lose weight. The calories in a cup of shredded coconut almost entirely come from fat, and a serving of coconut … Continue reading