Superfoods Guide : Top 2 brain foods you must eat this week... curry ...: Curry Turmeric, the spice that gives curry and mustard their yellow color, contains a chemical called curcumin that’s the subject of nu...
you must try these two ingredients!
Saturday 14 December 2013
Thursday 5 December 2013
Top 2 brain foods you must eat this week... curry (yes!) and crab.
Turmeric, the spice that gives curry and mustard their yellow color, contains a chemical called curcumin that’s the subject of numerous neurologic studies right now. Research has shown curcumin’s ability to boost memory, stimulate neurogenesis, which is the process of creating new brain cells. Studies suggest curcumin may also clear out amyloid plaques, the brain gunk thought to be a cause of Alzheimer’s, and calm inflammation of brain and nerve cells.
You don’t see crab on many power food lists, do you? But you should. One serving of crab has 1840 mg (more than your entire daily requirement) of phenylalanine, an amino acid needed to make the important neurotransmitter dopamine, as well as brain-stimulating adrenaline and noradrenaline and thyroid hormone. Many types of fish and seafood are rich in phenylalanine, but I’m singling crab out because it’s easy to find and it’s less likely to be high in mercury, an issue with tuna and other popular fish. Research also suggests phenylalanine may be helpful in combating Parkinson’s disease. Added value: Crab is also one of the best dietary sources of vitamin B12 with one serving providing 192 percent of your daily requirement.
Three foods for stamina.....for a hectic lifestyle and more
Bananas: Bananas are a particularly good energy source and these are best eaten a few hours before you intend to exert yourself. Along with being great sources of carbs, they are also effective because they trigger the release of 'dopamine' — a chemical that builds your concentration and focus.
Beetroot juice: Consuming a glass of beetroot juice before exercising will make your body work for long hours without feeling exhausted. Beetroot is rich in vitamin A and C — both help in building stamina and reducing fatigue.
Lemon-Garlic Elixir....German remedy for clogged arteries and more
This easy to make, Lemon-Garlic Elixir is an old recipe from German-Folk-Medicine.
It is a great and effective all round cleansing elixir and natural remedy. In
Germany, garlic is used for the treatment of atherosclerosis (hardening
or blocking of arteries). In clinical studies garlic has been
identified to significantly lower cholesterol. Garlic has long been used
for the prevention of infections, colds and flu. In fact, garlic is an
outrageously powerful medicine and you can find much literature, old and
new alike, on this subject. In addition the whole lemon supports our
immune system by having an alkalising effect. It is also supplying us
with more Vitamin C to fight off free radicals. The lemon zest has
equally important healing compounds and increases enzymes in the liver. Omega 3.... as a pain killer
While the list of pharmaceutical products for pain is long, the list for natural alternatives to treat pain is far more manageable. Dietary change is one of the simplest and most effective ways to start to relieve chronic join pain, especially pain caused by inflammation. In particular, the implementation of Omega 3 fatty acids into a person’s diet is an excellent way to decrease chronic joint pain.
Omega 3 has been widely noted for its health benefits and in particular its use as a pain reliever. Additional benefits include reduced risk of heart disease and stroke and it is even noted to reduce symptoms associated with hypertension, depression, joint pain, and rheumatoid problems. Such claims can leave one wondering just how Omega 3 helps with all these things. One way research has attributed Omega 3 to such success is that Omega 3s encourage the production of body chemicals that help to control inflammation in the joints, the bloodstream and in the body’s tissues.
While all the benefits of Omega 3 are great news for people suffering from joint pain and other ailments, it is not the easiest vitamin to get into your body. Our bodies do not produce Omega 3. Omega 3 is only absorbed through the foods and supplements that we ingest. Additionally, Omega 3 fatty acids are a collection of several nutrients rather than just a single nutrient and the absorption of Omega 3 into our bodies depends largely on the source.
There are Omega 3 supplements available, but the absorption rate of supplements is much lower than making dietary changes to include foods that are naturally high in Omega 3s. Either approach will supply your body with these necessary essentials, but introducing foods high in Omega 3 into your diet is the best way to start getting relief from joint pain at the quickest rate. Coldwater fish is an excellent source of Omega 3, but many people have concerns over mercury contamination in fish. While these concerns would be valid in a diet extremely high in fish, simply adding high Omega 3 fish such as salmon, mackerel or tuna to one or two meals a week would provide a great weekly dose of Omega 3 without raising concerns over mercury.
Other food sources of Omega 3 include broccoli, cantaloupe, kidney beans, spinach, grape leaves, cauliflower and walnuts. Flaxseed is also an excellent source of Omega 3 nutrients with ground flaxseed ranking highest of its forms for Omega 3. Combining these Omega 3 rich foods with foods high in Omega 6 like eggs, poultry and cereals and cooking oils like olive oil that are high in Omega 9, you can truly reap the benefits of Omega 3 for joint pain relief.
Wednesday 4 December 2013
Brain Superfoods....Spirulina also has many cognitive benefits
Spirulina and Brain Health
You may have heard of the “blood-brain barrier”, it is a separation of the brain and spinal cord from the other organs in the body. This natural mechanism is in place to keep infections from reaching your most vulnerable tissues. Your brain contains microglia cells that are the immune system for your nervous system. It’s the job of these microglia cells to constantly scavenge your central nervous system for plaque, damaged neurons, and harmful agents. When harmful agents do manage to cross the blood-brain barrier, microglial cells spring into action for defense. However, activated microglia produce redness and in the brain, which is thought to be a major component in the development of degenerative brain diseases. Spirulina may be beneficial and provide resistance to the oxidative aspect of microglial cell activation. Research by the Department of Otolaryngology at Buddhist Dalin Tzu-Chi General Hospital in Taiwan found similar oxidation-reduction properties in Spirulina and even stated that these properties may fight against memory loss.Tuesday 3 December 2013
Veggie fruit combo juice with recipe and benefits
Green Ginger Ale (Apple + Celery + Cucumber + Ginger + Lime)
Ingredients
- Apples - 3 medium
- Celery - 2 stalk, large
- Cucumber - 1 cucumber
- Ginger - 1 thumb
- Lime - 1 fruit
Benefits:
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Lower Blood Pressure
Celery calms the nerve because of the high calcium content & helps in controlling high blood pressure. Raw celery should be eaten to reduce high blood pressure.
When people who participated in the DASH (Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension) Study added foods high in potassium, magnesium and fiber, their blood pressure dropped to healthier levels. Those people in the study who ate a diet rich in these compounds in addition to the other foods on this diet (low fat dairy foods, seafood, lean meat and poultry) lowered their blood pressure by 5.5 points (systolic) over 3.0 points (diastolic). -
Alzheimer's Prevention
A study on mice at Cornell University found that the quercetin in apples may protect brain cells from the kind of free radical damage that may lead to Alzheimer's disease.
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Asthma Help
One recent study shows that children with asthma who drank apple juice on a daily basis suffered from less wheezing than children who drank apple juice only once per month. Another study showed that children born to women who eat a lot of apples during pregnancy have lower rates of asthma than children whose mothers ate few apples.
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Bone Protection
French researchers found that a flavanoid called phloridzin that is found only in apples may protect post-menopausal women from osteoporosis and may also increase bone density. Boron, another ingredient in apples, also strengthens bones.
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Breast Cancer Prevention
A Cornell University study found that rats who ate one apple per day reduced their risk of breast cancer by 17 percent. Rats fed three apples per day reduced their risk by 39 percent and those fed six apples per day reduced their risk by 44 percent.
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Colon Cancer Prevention
One study found that rats fed an extract from apple skins had a 43 percent lower risk of colon cancer. Other research shows that the pectin in apples reduces the risk of colon cancer and helps maintain a healthy digestive tract.
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Liver Cancer Prevention
Research found that rats fed an extract from apple skins had a 57 percent lower risk of liver cancer.
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Weight Loss
A Brazilian study found that women who ate three apples or pears per day lost more weight while dieting than women who did not eat fruit while dieting.
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Increased Blood Circulation
Being a warming herb, ginger can help knock out a fever. This property also makes it effective in stimulating circulation of the blood. It can also help relax muscles around the blood vessels and is said to help prevent blood clots from forming. The warming effects make it a natural decongestant as well as an antihistamine, making it the perfect remedy for colds.
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Lower Cholesterol
The pectin in apples lowers LDL ("bad") cholesterol. People who eat two apples per day may lower their cholesterol by as much as 16 percent.
Recent studies show that ginger might also have a role in lowering LDL cholesterol because the spice can help reduce the amount of cholesterol that is absorbed. -
Lung Cancer Prevention
According to a study of 10,000 people, those who ate the most apples had a 50 percent lower risk of developing lung cancer. Researchers believe this is due to the high levels of the flavonoids quercetin and naringin in apples.
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Digestion
One of ginger's most touted health benefits is its ameliorating effects on digestive ailments. It can help digest fatty foods and break down proteins. It is excellent for reducing gas. Many people report that it will also relieve nausea, and can be effective in treating morning sickness as well as motion sickness.
Apples contain a natural laxative. When juiced, it helps aid bowel movements. It is most effective when mixed with carrots and spinach juices, you can expect bowel movement the next day. Regularly eating apples also will ensure bowel movements due to its gel-forming fiber, pectin. It improves the intestinal muscle's ability to push waste through the gastrointestinal tract. -
Improved Complexion
The silica in cucumber is an essential component of healthy connective tissue, which includes intracellular cement, muscles, tendons, ligaments, cartilage, and bone. Cucumber juice is often recommended as a source of silicon to improve the complexion and health of the skin, plus cucumber’s high water content makes it naturally hydrating–a must for glowing skin.
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Reduce Inflammation
Ginger can also help reduce inflammation. So it can be used to treat any disease that is caused by inflammations such as arthritis or ulcerative colitis. Some studies show that it can even help inhibit the replication of the herpes simplex virus.
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Ginger has been shown in animal trials to help slow or even prevent cancerous tumor growth
Super soup...french onion + beef + barley
Beef barley and onion give you a multitude of much needed minerals and micronutrients. several recipes around. try it for a powerful day.
Ginger.... a natural pain killer
Ginger is known to have more than twelve types of anti-oxidants, making it useful for treatment of many disorders. Like other spices, it has aphrodisiac properties and is used widely for medicinal purposes.
This herb contains essential oils, protein, calcium, phosphorus, iron, vitamin C, choline, folate, inositol, manganese, panthotenic acid, silicon, and a small amount of vitamin B3.
Anti-coagulant: Add ginger in most of your cooking or add a teaspoonful of young ginger juice in your beverages to enjoy the anticoagulant properties of ginger. It helps make blood platelets less sticky which in turn reduces your risk of atherosclerosis.
Aphrodisiac effect: A natural aphrodisiac, this might be the better substitute to viagra! Drink hot ginger tea (by mixing ginger juice, hot water and raw honey) after a not-too-heavy meal and see it work!
Fatigue: Slice a piece of ginger into disks and boil it with a big glass of water. Add a piece of cinnamon bark, bring to boil and then cover it for about half an hour till it turns to golden color. Drink it to relieve fatigue when recovering from fever. It also relieves muscle pain and soreness.
mpotency: Believe it or not! Mix a teaspoonful of young ginger juice to a half-boiled egg and a teaspoonful of honey. Take this concoction on an empty stomach, every night for a month. It helps to counter impotency, premature ejaculation and increase sperm count. (Not proven but worth trying!)
Inflammation: The anti-inflammatory (gingerols) and anti-oxidant properties in ginger help relieve various inflammatory disorders like gout, osteoarthritis, and rheumatoid arthritis. It provides substantial relief in pain caused by inflammation and help decrease swelling and morning stiffness.
Menstruation disorder: Pound a piece of young ginger and boil with a cup of water and add a little honey to taste. Drink it hot two or three times a day for a month. The pain-relieving and anti-cramping compounds in ginger effectively help relieve painful menstruation cramps (dysmenorrhoea). In the absence of menstruation in women in the reproductive age (amenorrhoea), this concoction can also help induce menstruation.
Morning sickness: A teaspoonful of young ginger juice with some honey will also help alleviate morning sickness, sea or motion sickness, dizziness and even nausea caused by chemotherapy or anesthesia.
Pain killer: Ginger juice makes an excellent pain killer, even when applied externally. In headache, apply ginger juice to the forehead. With toothache, apply it to the external area either on the cheek or jaw area.
Carrots...for the hard to come by selenium
Millet... a super food grain
Why it’s good: Millet is an ancient grain with a sweet, nutty flavor. It boasts a complete essential amino acid profile, making it a whole protein. “Millet is abundant in magnesium, calcium and phosphorus," says Ralph, "which are involved in energy production crucial for athletes.”
Preparing millet is easy. Add two parts water to one part millet, cover and bring to a boil. Once the boiling point is reached, simmer for approximately 20 minutes or until millet has absorbed all the water.
Monday 2 December 2013
Why Onions.....Raw... an amazing super food
Almost everyone knows that onions are very
important for health. Onion is a daily must have which helps you stay
away from many infections and diseases. If you are sick and you are
looking for a quick heal medicine, then onions are your best option.Super benefits as below
2. Onions are rich in sulphur, fibers, potassium, vitamin B, vitamin C and they are low in fat, cholesterol and sodium.
3. It is an immediate cure for fever, common cold, cough, sore throat, allergies etc. A mixture of onion juice and honey can cure these problems easily.
4. A small piece of onion can work against side effects of fever if it’s kept on the fore head.
5. A small piece of onion when inhaled can stop or slow down the bleeding through the nose.
6. An onion a day can cure insomnia or sleeping disorders. This will surely give you a good night sleep.
7. Onions can improve digestive system. If you have digestion problem, then onions can cure it by increasing the release of digestion juices.
8. Onion juice can cure burnt skin or an insect bite or a bee bite. It may burn more but it can heal it very effectively.
9. Onions can be used to prevent cancers. It works against head, neck and colon cancers.
10. You can protect yourself from Osteoporosis and Atherosclerosis by consuming onions daily.
11. Onions increases insulin in the body and also treats diabetes by controlling the sugar levels in the blood.
12. The bad cholesterol that causes heart problems can be burnt or removed if onions are consumed daily. It keeps you stay safe from the coronary diseases and also protects the good cholesterol.
13. Inflammation from Arthritis in the joints which can be healed with onions.
14. There is a small trick with onions to get some relief from body
pains. Onions should be fried in sesame or castor oil and can be used to
heal any aches.15. One of the well-known tricks to remove dark patches or pigments on your face is to apply onion and turmeric juice on that area.
16. Onion juice is also used to cure ear and eye problems. This juice is used for infants as eye drops for clear vision.
17. This is also used for toothaches and tooth decaying.
18. Onions have rejuvenation properties on the body tissues.
19. For few types of moles, onion juice works efficiently by removing them.
20. For good memory and strong nervous system, consuming onions is your best bet.
21. Onions cure menstrual disorders. Raw onions should be consumed before a few days at the beginning of your cycle.
22. Use onion juice on the hair or the scalp to get rid of lice and hair fall. This is one of the most prominent of onion benefits for hair.
23. Onions contain water, protein, fats, starch, fibers, minerals, calcium, vitamin C, iron and B complex.
Vegetable Juice
When
you’re eating whole foods (which are great, but like juices have their
time and place), you body needs to separate the fiber (which doesn’t
contain nutrients) and the juice (where all the nutrients are). This
process takes time, and if your digestion isn’t very efficient or you’re
not chewing your food well, you won’t be getting all the nutrients from
the food you’re eating.
When you’re juicing vegetables,
the juicer does all the work for you. On one side, the fiber will come
out, and on the other, liquid will flow. Most people then discard the
pulp and drink the nutrient dense juice. Brian Clement of the
Hippocrates Institute estimated than it only takes 20 minutes
for nutrients in fresh juice to be absorbed, which means that your body
will remineralize faster and more efficiently.
- See more
at:
http://www.bodyenlightenment.me/blog/2013/05/5-benefits-of-green-vegetable-juices-and-how-green-juices-could-turn-your-health-around/#sthash.x7AR1pG9.dpufJuicing can be enormously beneficial for health, and can also help you lose weight as part of a balanced diet plan.
It supercharges your nutrient intake by providing your body with pure micronutrients, vitamins and enzymes - with none of the bad stuff that constitutes processed food.
By putting the most nutritious fuel into your system possible, you can kick start your metabolism and give your body a break from all of the strange chemicals you've been challenging it to process until now.
When
you’re eating whole foods (which are great, but like juices have their
time and place), you body needs to separate the fiber (which doesn’t
contain nutrients) and the juice (where all the nutrients are). This
process takes time, and if your digestion isn’t very efficient or you’re
not chewing your food well, you won’t be getting all the nutrients from
the food you’re eating.
When you’re juicing vegetables,
the juicer does all the work for you. On one side, the fiber will come
out, and on the other, liquid will flow. Most people then discard the
pulp and drink the nutrient dense juice. Brian Clement of the
Hippocrates Institute estimated than it only takes 20 minutes
for nutrients in fresh juice to be absorbed, which means that your body
will remineralize faster and more efficiently.
- See more
at:
http://www.bodyenlightenment.me/blog/2013/05/5-benefits-of-green-vegetable-juices-and-how-green-juices-could-turn-your-health-around/#sthash.x7AR1pG9.dpuf
When
you’re eating whole foods (which are great, but like juices have their
time and place), you body needs to separate the fiber (which doesn’t
contain nutrients) and the juice (where all the nutrients are). This
process takes time, and if your digestion isn’t very efficient or you’re
not chewing your food well, you won’t be getting all the nutrients from
the food you’re eating.
When you’re juicing vegetables,
the juicer does all the work for you. On one side, the fiber will come
out, and on the other, liquid will flow. Most people then discard the
pulp and drink the nutrient dense juice. Brian Clement of the
Hippocrates Institute estimated than it only takes 20 minutes
for nutrients in fresh juice to be absorbed, which means that your body
will remineralize faster and more efficiently.
- See more
at:
http://www.bodyenlightenment.me/blog/2013/05/5-benefits-of-green-vegetable-juices-and-how-green-juices-could-turn-your-health-around/#sthash.x7AR1pG9.dpufVegetable Juices Information
even I have trouble with some of them, some that are very beneficial
and that I would regret not eating – but I’m not one to force myself to
eat food that I don’t enjoy, life’s too short for that! As it turns out
though, the vegetables I don’t like whole are delectable to me once
juiced. For example, I don’t like whole celery. It’s stringy, weird, and
I don’t like it. But juiced? I can’t get enough! I go through about 3
large heads of celery a week thanks to juices. Same with cucumbers. I
consume a medium cucumber daily in my green juice, but definitely
wouldn’t eat as many if I had to actually chew them. And what about
ginger? I can’t eat a big knob of ginger every day… but I can juic - See
more at:
http://www.bodyenlightenment.me/blog/2013/05/5-benefits-of-green-vegetable-juices-and-how-green-juices-could-turn-your-health-around/#sthash.x7AR1pG9.dpuf
When
you’re eating whole foods (which are great, but like juices have their
time and place), you body needs to separate the fiber (which doesn’t
contain nutrients) and the juice (where all the nutrients are). This
process takes time, and if your digestion isn’t very efficient or you’re
not chewing your food well, you won’t be getting all the nutrients from
the food you’re eating.
When you’re juicing vegetables,
the juicer does all the work for you. On one side, the fiber will come
out, and on the other, liquid will flow. Most people then discard the
pulp and drink the nutrient dense juice. Brian Clement of the
Hippocrates Institute estimated
- See more at:
http://www.bodyenlightenment.me/blog/2013/05/5-benefits-of-green-vegetable-juices-and-how-green-juices-could-turn-your-health-around/#sthash.x7AR1pG9.dpuf
When
you’re eating whole foods (which are great, but like juices have their
time and place), you body needs to separate the fiber (which doesn’t
contain nutrients) and the juice (where all the nutrients are). This
process takes time, and if your digestion isn’t very efficient or you’re
not chewing your food well, you won’t be getting all the nutrients from
the food you’re eating.
When you’re juicing vegetables,
the juicer does all the work for you. On one side, the fiber will come
out, and on the other, liquid will flow. Most people then discard the
pulp and drink the nutrient dense juice. Brian Clement of the
Hippocrates Institute estimated than it only takes 20 minutes
for nutrients in fresh juice to be absorbed, which means that your body
will remineralize faster and more efficiently.
- See more
at:
http://www.bodyenlightenment.me/blog/2013/05/5-benefits-of-green-vegetable-juices-and-how-green-juices-could-turn-your-health-around/#sthash.x7AR1pG9.dpufBarley.. a super food less used
Benefits are as below
- Barley Controls Blood Sugar Better
- Barley Lowers Glucose Levels
- Barley Beta-Glucan Lowers Glycemic Index
- Insulin Response better with Barley Beta-Glucan
- Barley Beats Oats in Glucose Response Study
- Barley Reduces Blood Pressure
- Barley Lowers Serum Lipids
- Cholesterol and Visceral Fat Decrease with Barley
- Barley Significantly Improves Lipids
- Barley’s Slow Digestion may help Weight Control
L' Arginine .... a super micro nutrient you need...for everything
High-dose arginine supplements are already available in the market. However, if you are inclined toward more natural ways of obtaining adequate arginine, the way to go is still to consume the best food sources of this amino acid. The protein contents of these foods typically show higher ratios of arginine compared to other amino acids. Researchers around the world are serious about the use of amino acids in cancer treatment. L-arginine is the common substrate for two enzymes, arginase and nitric oxide synthase (NOS). As a precursor to nitric oxide, it is a key component of endothelial-derived relaxing factor. The endothelium is the lining inside blood vessels and arginine supplements help make more nitric oxide, which helps to relax and dilate blood vessels. The body needs higher levels of arginine when it is under conditions of stress, illness, malnutrition or injury. When these conditions are present, arginine becomes essential for healing to occur.
Sources of arginine may be
1. Red Meat
Meats of high biological value remain the best overall source of proteins and all the amino acids, including arginine. However, significantly increasing meat consumption in order to increase the arginine content of the diet places undue stress on the liver and kidneys. Furthermore, the usually high-fat content of meat puts you at risk for obesity and cardiovascular disease.2. Nuts
Among all plant products, nuts are probably the richest sources of arginine, containing from about 1 to 3 g of arginine per 100 g. The best nut sources of arginine are peanuts (3.1 g per 100 g), almonds (2.5 g per 100 g), walnuts (2.3 g per 100 g), hazelnuts (2.2 g per 100 g) and cashews (2.1 g per 100 g). Other nuts that are rich in arginine include Brazil nuts, pistachios and pecans.3. Spinach and Lentils
Vegetables are not very good sources of protein, in general, and arginine, in particular. Probably the most notable exceptions to the rule are spinach and lentils. Frozen spinach has an arginine content of 3.3 g per 100 g, while lentils have about 2.1 g of arginine per 100 g of the raw vegetable.4. Whole Grains
Breads and pastas made from whole grain wheat flour are rich in arginine. Among cereal grains, whole wheat has the highest content of arginine, containing about 650 mg of arginine per 100 g.5. Soy
Soy-based proteins are among the richest food sources of arginine. A 200-calorie serving of soy protein isolate has more than 4 g of arginine. Quite surprisingly, 100 g of tofu has only 600 mg of arginine, even if it is principally derived from soybeans.6. Seafood
Aside from red meat, crustaceans are the best animal-based sources of arginine. A 200-calorie serving of crabs, shrimps or lobsters typically has from 3.6 to 3.8 g of arginine. Fish with the highest content of arginine are tuna (1.7 g per 100 g) and salmon (1.2 g per 100 g). Some sources have placed the arginine content of tuna as being even greater than that of chicken and pork.7. Eggs
Eggs, particularly the yolk, are also rich sources of arginine. A raw egg yolk contains 1.10 g of arginine per 100 g, while a raw egg white contains 0.65 g per 100 g.
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