miaZucchinis, also known as courgettes, are a summer squash that belong to the species Cucurbita pepo. They are not only a versatile ingredient in the kitchen but also a very interesting subject of study in …
Avocado: Biochemistry
Avocados, beyond being delicious, are absolutely fascinating when we look into their structure. They’re unique, especially in their fat composition, nutrient content, and the antioxidants they offer. At the heart of an avocado’s benefits is …
Sweet Potato: Biochemistry
Sweet potatoes are not just delicious and possibly the best vegetable out there, they are also amazing in terms of their nutritional content. This root vegetable’s health benefits come from its complex composition of carbohydrates, …
Bio-chemistry of Chia Seeds- What’s in Chia Seeds?
What’s in Chia Seeds? Fiber Fiber plays a much more important role than making you go to the bathroom Fiber is a carbohydrate that your body cannot digest. It goes through the body undigested. Fiber …
Oats
Oats are a complex carbohydrate , which is the body’s preferred source of energy. Complex carbohydrates are slowly digested and gradually release glucose (sugar) into the bloodstream. A steady supply of energy helps keep us full …
Tofu: Biochemistry
Tofu, also known as bean curd, is a plant-based protein source that has been used for centuries in various cuisines. At its core, tofu is made from soybeans by curdling soy milk and pressing the …
Carbohydrates are on Crack (and they’re in crackers)
While carbohydrates have earned a bad reputation in the past year, just like fats, they’re actually really important. Like really really. Importance of Carbohydrates Carbohydrates are our body’s primary and preferred energy source Our brain …
What’s Popping with Protein: Why Everyone Raves About It
Protein helps build muscle. Down a protein shake .002 seconds after your workout. These are all things you’ve probably heard being thrown around. But how does protein even get to do all these things? And …
The Truth About Fats
To set things straight, I would like to preface this by saying that eating fats do not make you fat. This might be a bit scary to read so hold on to your stuffed animal …