Vitamins, additives and nutrition BLOG

Q. How are Daily Values calculated?

A. The Daily Values (DV) are a set of reference values developed by the FDA specifically for food labeling. They are a sort of one-size-fits-all recommendation, designed to help you plan a healthy diet. In addition to guidelines for how much calcium, fiber, or iron you should be getting, they also suggest maximum amounts for fat, sodium, and cholesterol. The DV assume that you eat about 2,000 calories Read the rest of this entry »

Legumes are plants that have pods with tiny rows of seeds inside. Beans, peas, lentils and peanuts are all considered legumes. Black beans, black-eyed peas, pinto beans, garbanzo beans, fava beans and kidney beans and all other beans are legumes Split peas, yellow peas, green peas and all lentils are also legumes.

Legumes are extremely healthy. They are low in fat and high in protein, fiber and antioxidants. They contain calcium, Read the rest of this entry »