tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28587119519568681762024-03-13T19:12:51.015-07:00FuncFood - Functional Foods And Healthy NutritionHealthy eating, list of healthy foods and eating tips and guidelines, and some nutritional science facts to explain why certain foods are healthyUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger92125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2858711951956868176.post-52382871862384756032015-10-02T06:45:00.001-07:002015-10-02T06:45:43.066-07:00Use Vinegar To Raises Insulin Sensitivity And Get Lean<a href="https://www.t-nation.com/diet-fat-loss/tip-use-vinegar-to-get-lean-build-muscle">Tip: Use Vinegar to Get Lean</a>: Vinegar not only attenuates the glucose and insulin response from a carb meal, it raises insulin sensitivity. Several studies have confirmed this, and one study reports that vinegar raised insulin sensitivity at the 60-minute post-meal point by an impressive 34%. It does this because acetic acid (vinegar) suppresses disaccharidase activity, giving it physiological effects similar to acarbose or metformin, two drugs used to treat Type II diabetes.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2858711951956868176.post-12579002592538071722013-02-20T00:36:00.001-08:002013-02-20T00:36:29.257-08:00Celery Juice A Powerful Stimulant And Aphrodisiac<a href="http://www.healthfiend.com/health/celery-ginger-as-viagra-sexual-arouser-increase-potency-and-erection/">Celery and Ginger – Poor Man’s Viagra | Health Fiend - Online Health Magazine</a>: Celery leaf juice as well as the root are powerful stimulants and aphrodisiacs for men, depurative, digestives and antirheumatics. It’s also used with good results in cleaning blood and hormonal regulation, as well as juvenile acne and psoriasis.<br />
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Celery contains substances that dilate blood vessels which makes it good in case of hypertension. Infusion of celery is often recommended for people suffering from this health issue. It’s ideal to follow a diet by drinking celery juice daily during 15 to 20 days. Due to very high potassium, celery root juice increases diuresis, with the kidneys drain effect, helping to eliminate uric acid in the urine, treating renal edema, urinary retention, renal colic and kidney stones.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2858711951956868176.post-59014397617249697922013-01-09T10:54:00.001-08:002013-01-09T10:54:13.737-08:00Apigenin In Parsley Boosts Testosterone Levels<a href="http://www.ergo-log.com/flavonoid-in-parsley-boosts-testosterone-levels.html">How a flavonoid in parsley boosts testosterone levels</a>: Apigenin is found in vegetables. The best sources are parsley and celery. 100 g parsley contain 300 mg apigenin and 100 g of celery leaves contain 56 mg.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2858711951956868176.post-54075995352104050782013-01-07T02:21:00.001-08:002013-01-07T02:21:51.379-08:00Top 10 Nitric Oxide Foods<a href="http://www.healtharticles101.com/top-10-nitric-oxide-foods/">Top 10 Nitric Oxide Foods</a>: <br />
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Here are the top 10 nitric oxide foods :<br />
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1. Beets – Beetroot juice contains nitrates that are shown to decrease blood pressure and improve athletic performance.<br />
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2. Collard greens – Green leafy vegetables are high in nitrate content.<br />
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3. Nuts – Walnuts and Brazil nuts are rich in L-Arginine and vitamin E that are important for NO production.<br />
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4. Spinach – Contains high nitrate content and one of the excellent nitric oxide foods.<br />
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5. Kiwi fruit – Contains high vitamin C required for NO production.<br />
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6. Sea food – Protein rich foods have good amounts of L-Arginine.<br />
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7. Lean meats – Good source of B vitamins and protein that are required pre-cursors.<br />
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8. Broccoli – Excellent source of vitamin C and also contains good amounts of nitrates.<br />
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9. Red chili peppers – A study showed that capsaicin found in peppers increased the production of nitric oxide and helped reducing blood pressure.<br />
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10. Lettuce – Contains high amounts of nitrate and also a good source of vitamins and minerals.<br />
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The enzyme nitric oxide synthase (NOS) produces nitric oxide from the amino acid L-Arginine. Research studies conducted on L-Arginine and nitric oxide, found that vitamin C, vitamin E and vitamin B are also required for the enzyme to successfully produce NO.<br />
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2858711951956868176.post-89618594800965120672013-01-06T13:34:00.001-08:002013-01-06T13:34:02.906-08:00Cabbage-Related Vegetables Like Cauliflower & Broccoli May Have An Anabolic Effect.<a href="http://www.ergo-log.com/cauliflower-broccoli-bodybuilders.html">Cauliflower, broccoli & bodybuilders</a>: Brassicas such as cauliflower, broccoli and sprouts all contain the compound sulforaphane, and molecular scientists at the University of Bonn have discovered that this deactivates the muscle growth inhibitor myostatin in satellite cells – and therefore may also have an anabolic effect.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2858711951956868176.post-86744186982289731622012-07-06T01:45:00.001-07:002012-07-06T01:58:52.174-07:00Rosehip Lower Blood Pressure Reduce LDL Cholesterol And Relieve Arthritis Pain<a href="http://www.dailymail.co.uk/health/article-2087820/Daily-dose-rosehip-extract-help-cut-heart-disease-lower-blood-pressure-reduce-cholesterol.html">Daily dose of rosehip extract could help cut heart disease, lower blood pressure and reduce cholesterol | Mail Online</a>: <br />
Obese patients who consumed a drink made with rose hip powder every day for just six weeks saw their blood pressure and cholesterol levels drop significantly.<br />
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One study in 2007 showed patients with sore joints who took a rose hip capsule every day experienced a 40 per cent drop in pain levels and a 25 per cent improvement in mobility.<br />
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In the latest research, <a href="http://www.nature.com/ejcn/journal/v66/n5/abs/ejcn2011203a.html">published in the European Journal of Clinical Nutrition</a>, scientists at Lund University in Sweden recruited 31 obese men and women to see if a daily concoction made with rose hip powder would reduce their risks of developing type two diabetes and heart disease.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2858711951956868176.post-40312412870185414942012-06-29T02:15:00.001-07:002012-09-17T04:16:14.493-07:00Cyanidin Food Sources<a href="http://ezinearticles.com/?Stay-Healthy-and-Disease-Free-With-Cyanidin&id=6410666">Stay Healthy and Disease Free With Cyanidin</a>: <br />
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Like the majority of anthocyanins, berries are the richest source of cyanidin. Bilberries (112.59 milligrams (mg) per 100 grams (g)), blackberries (90.31mg per 100g), black raspberries (323.47mg per 100g), chokeberries (435.78mg per 100g), cranberries (41.81mg per 100g), elderberries (758.48mg per 100g) and lingonberries (44.21mg per 100g) are all brilliant sources.Certain other fruits, nuts and vegetables including blackcurrants (85.63mg per 100g), cowpeas (94.72mg per 100g), red cabbage (72.86mg per 100g) and sweet cherries (75.18mg per 100g) are also very rich in this anthocyanin.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2858711951956868176.post-91592489764340280432012-06-29T02:12:00.001-07:002012-06-29T02:12:47.166-07:00Cyanidin In Raw And Processed Red Cabbages<a href="http://informahealthcare.com/doi/abs/10.1080/09637480410001725148">Antioxidant properties of raw and processed cabbages, International Journal of Food Sciences and Nutrition, Informa Healthcare</a>: The antioxidant capacity of raw and processed cabbages was highly correlated with their contents of polyphenolics. Kaempferol, quercetin, and apigenin were the major flavonoids existing in cabbages except for raw and pickled red cabbages, where cyanidin was the predominant flavonoid (73.6–117.7 mg/kg). In the red cabbages, cyanidin was the major contributor to the antioxidant capacity as well as the content of total phenolics and flavonoids.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2858711951956868176.post-58449294210977168082012-06-29T02:02:00.001-07:002012-06-29T02:02:20.918-07:00Cyanidin In Red cabbage And Cherries<a href="http://www.best-gout-remedies.com/gout-diet-foods.html">Gout diet foods - Are cabbages, green and red, and tomatoes good for gout?</a>: Cyanidin just happens to be the most abundant flavonoid anthocyanidin in sweet, raw cherries, which have 75mg per 100 grams. Red cabbage has virtually the same amount of cyanidin – 73 mg/100 grams, and this is much, much more than in sour cherriesUnknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2858711951956868176.post-68771135644165688642012-06-29T01:43:00.001-07:002012-06-29T01:43:36.711-07:00Dietary Cyanidin 3-O-Beta-D-Glucoside-Rich Purple Corn Color Prevents Obesity<a href="http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/12840166">Dietary cyanidin 3-O-beta-D-glucoside-rich purple cor... [J Nutr. 2003] - PubMed - NCBI</a>: These results suggest that dietary PCC (cyanidin 3-glucoside-rich purple corn color) may ameliorate HF (high fat) diet-induced insulin resistance in mice..Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2858711951956868176.post-69104494281902949952012-06-29T00:30:00.001-07:002012-06-29T00:30:40.949-07:00Aronia Berries Health Benefit<a href="http://www.raysahelian.com/aronia.html">Aronia berries health benefit by Ray Sahelian, M.D.</a>: <br />
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Nutritional content Aronia contains a high concentration of flavonoids and antioxidants. Berries are full of flavonoids, trace minerals and phenolic phytochemicals, including anthocyanins, of which it contains one of the highest of any known plant (several times higher than cranberry juice). Some of these specific substances include cyanidin-3-galactoside, epicatechin, quercetin, caffeic acid, delphinidin, malvidin, petunidin, pelargonidin, and peonidin.<br />
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Aronia melanocarpa fruit juice significantly decreased the streptozotocin-induced abnormalities in blood glucose and triblycerides in diabetic rats and might be useful in prevention and control of diabetes mellitus and diabetes-associated complications.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2858711951956868176.post-74909365627590088992012-05-15T11:15:00.001-07:002012-05-15T11:15:21.983-07:00Ecdysterone Rrepairs Cartilage In Joints<a href="http://www.ergo-log.com/ecdysteronejoints.html">Ecdysterone repairs cartilage in joints</a>: Ecdysterone, a steroid found in spinach-type plants, helps joint cartilage to grow. Endocrinologists at the University of Goettingen, Germany, reached this conclusion from experiments they did with rats. Bodybuilders are familiar with the muscle-growth effects of ecdysterone supplements but according to the Germans, ecdysterone may also help strengthen joints and bones.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2858711951956868176.post-12739116712477497172012-05-15T11:04:00.001-07:002012-05-15T11:05:11.934-07:00Ursolic Acid In Apple Peels Build Muscle And Decrease Bidy Fat<a href="http://www.dailymail.co.uk/health/article-2000392/Apple-peel-helps-build-muscle-control-weight.html">Apple peel helps to build muscle and control weight | Mail Online</a>:
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The researcher then supplemented a normal diet in mice with small amounts of the compound and subjected them to a battery of health tests. The creatures’ muscles got bigger and their grip became stronger.The benefits didn’t end there. The mice fed the apple peel chemical had lower levels of cholesterol and other blood fats blamed for clogging up the arteries and damaging the heart, and had around a third less body fat.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2858711951956868176.post-88021672228986542762012-05-07T11:14:00.001-07:002012-05-07T11:14:25.056-07:00Arginine,Decreased Body Fat Gains<a href="http://www.prevention.com/weight-loss/weight-loss-tips/metabolism-booster-watermelon">Metabolism Booster: Watermelon - Prevention.com</a>: The amino acid arginine, abundant in watermelon, might promote weight loss, according to a new study in the Journal of Nutrition. Researchers supplemented the diets of obese mice with arginine over 3 months and found that doing so decreased body fat gains by a whopping 64%.<br />
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Adding this amino acid to the diet enhanced the oxidation of fat and glucose and increased lean muscle, which burns more calories than fat does.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2858711951956868176.post-73863228030992503602012-05-07T03:23:00.001-07:002012-05-07T03:23:10.544-07:00Betaine In Beetroot Important For Cardiovascular Health<a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Beetroot">Beetroot - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia</a>: <br />
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...betaine, which is important for cardiovascular health. It functions by acting with other nutrients to reduce the concentration of homocysteine, a homologue of the naturally occurring amino acid cysteine, which can be harmful to blood vessels and thus contribute to the development of heart disease, stroke, and peripheral vascular disease. Betaine functions in conjunction with S-adenosylmethionine, folic acid, and vitamins B6 and B12 to carry out this function.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2858711951956868176.post-77766998711555801012012-04-30T12:20:00.001-07:002012-04-30T12:20:28.756-07:00Piperine Enhance Bioavailability Of Curcumin<a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Piperine">Piperine - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia</a>: <br />
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Notably, piperine may enhance bioavailability of curcumin by 2000% in humans.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2858711951956868176.post-14134559991102577122012-04-30T12:04:00.001-07:002012-04-30T12:04:16.519-07:00Curcumin Ameliorated Diabetes<a href="http://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/j.1749-6632.2011.06098.x/full">Inflammation-mediated obesity and insulin resistance as targets for nutraceuticals - Kim - 2011 - Annals of the New York Academy of Sciences - Wiley Online Library</a>: <br />
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Animal studies have shown that curcumin administration ameliorated diabetes in obese and leptin-deficient ob/ob C57BL6/J mice... these data suggest that curcumin may be a useful phytochemical for attenuating obesity-induced inflammation and obesity-related metabolic complications.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2858711951956868176.post-63421004292582876932012-04-14T03:15:00.001-07:002012-04-14T03:15:05.743-07:00Carrot Salad To Optimize Bowel Flora<a href="http://raypeat.com/articles/articles/epilepsy-progesterone.shtml">Epilepsy and Progesterone</a>: <br />
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",,,it is helpful to optimize bowel flora,<br />
for example with a carrot salad; a dressing of vinegar, coconut oil <br />
and olive oil, carried into the intestine by the carrot fiber, suppresses <br />
bacterial growth while stimulating healing of the wall of the intestine. <br />
The carrot salad improves the ratio of progesterone to estrogen and <br />
cortisol, and so is as appropriate for epilepsy as for premenstrual <br />
syndrome, insomnia, or arthritis."Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2858711951956868176.post-79524934385816593292012-04-02T07:22:00.001-07:002012-04-02T07:22:18.640-07:00Selenium Involved In The Production Of Glutathione<a href="http://www.acupuncturetoday.com/mpacms/at/article.php?id=27946">Keep Your Eyes Fit and Young, Part II</a>: Selenium is a mineral involved in the body's production of glutathione peroxide, another protective enzyme found in the eye. This enzyme is an antioxidant, and is important in DNA and protein synthesis. It affects retinal vessel proliferation, retinal vessels and tissue elasticity. A lack of it can increase the severity of a cataract and cause hemolytic problems. Additionally, glutathione, a naturally occurring compound in the lens of the eye, is an important enzyme that helps prevent the formation of cataracts.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2858711951956868176.post-3134075172640413982012-04-02T07:09:00.002-07:002012-04-02T07:26:59.120-07:00Brazil Nuts: A Good Source Of Selenium<a href="http://www.raysahelian.com/glutathione.html">Glutathione supplements pills benefit and side effects</a>: <br /><br />Brazil nuts: an effective way to improve selenium status.<br />Am J Clin Nutr. 2008.<br />We investigated the efficacy of Brazil <br />nuts in increasing <br />selenium status in comparison with selenomethionine. Participants consumed 2 Brazil nuts thought to provide approximately 100 mug Selenium, 100 mug Selenium as selenomethionine, or placebo daily for 12 wk. Actual intake from nuts averaged 53 mug Selenium /d (possible range: 20-84 mug Se). Plasma selenium and plasma and whole blood glutathione peroxidase activities were measured at baseline and at 2, 4, 8, and 12 wk, and effects of treatments were <br />compared. Plasma selenium increased by 64%, 61%, and 7%; plasma glutathione peroxidase by 8%, 3%, and -1%; and whole blood glutathione peroxidase by 13%, 5%, and 1.9% in the Brazil nut, selenomethionine, and placebo groups, respectively. Consumption of 2 Brazil nuts daily is as effective for increasing selenium status and enhancing glutathione peroxidase activity as 100 mug Se as selenomethionine. Inclusion of this high-selenium food in the diet could avoid the need for fortification or supplements to improve the selenium status of New Zealanders.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2858711951956868176.post-28818900935395390272012-04-02T07:03:00.001-07:002012-04-02T07:03:19.089-07:00Lutein And Zeaxanthin Intake Is Inversely Related To The Risk For Senile Cataract<a href="http://www.molvis.org/molvis/v17/a343/">Molecular Vision: Lutein and zeaxanthin supplementation reduces H2O2-induced oxidative damage in human lens epithelial cells</a>: <br />
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Epidemiological studies suggest that dietary intake of lutein and zeaxanthin is inversely related to the risk for senile cataract.<br />
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Conclusions: These data indicate that lutein or zeaxanthin supplementation protects lens protein,<br />
lipid, and DNA from oxidative damage and improves intracellular<br />
redox status upon oxidative stress. The protective effects are<br />
comparable to that of α-tocopherol, except that lutein and<br />
zeaxanthin cannot compensate for GSH depletion. The data imply<br />
that sufficient intake of lutein and zeaxanthin may reduce the<br />
risk for senile cataract via protecting the lens from oxidative<br />
damage.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2858711951956868176.post-71905465644296670972012-04-02T05:30:00.001-07:002012-04-02T05:30:39.320-07:00Vitamin C. Protecting Aging Eyes<a href="http://www.encognitive.com/node/15427">Kale, Collards And Spinach Beat Carrots For Protecting Aging Eyes | ENCOGNITIVE.COM</a>: Vitamin C. Researchers from San Francisco reviewed government surveys and found that people with high blood levels of vitamin C were much less likely to have cataracts. Another study showed that people who took C supplements for 10 years or more had 77% fewer "early" cataracts and 83% fewer moderate cataracts.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2858711951956868176.post-47355140893209548352012-04-02T05:29:00.001-07:002012-04-02T05:29:24.016-07:00Kale, Collards And Spinach Protecting Aging Eyes<a href="http://www.encognitive.com/node/15427">Kale, Collards And Spinach Beat Carrots For Protecting Aging Eyes | ENCOGNITIVE.COM</a>: <br />
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They then zeroed in on lutein and zeaxanthin, found in dark greens like kale and spinach, because these two carotenoids are concentrated in the yellowish macular pigment of the retina. As antioxidants, lutein and zeaxanthin help defend the retina against free radicals plus help maintain blood vessels in the macula. They also filter out blue light, which researchers believe is the most damaging to eyesight.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2858711951956868176.post-73620765565648554372012-03-25T06:51:00.001-07:002012-03-25T06:51:43.147-07:00Tryptophan And Cysteine, Suppress Thyroid Function<a href="http://www.functionalps.com/blog/">Functional Performance Systems (FPS) - Strength & Conditioning, Nutrition, and Lifestyle Blog</a>:<br />
Muscle protein is very rich in tryptophan and cysteine, and these amino acids suppress the thyroid gland’s function,Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2858711951956868176.post-6900070039030930152012-01-14T12:57:00.000-08:002012-01-14T12:57:05.360-08:00Phosphatidylserine Speed Up Recovery<a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Phosphatidylserine">Phosphatidylserine - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia</a>: Phosphatidylserine has been demonstrated to speed up recovery, prevent muscle soreness, improve well-being, and might possess ergogenic properties in athletes involved in cycling, weight training and endurance running. Soy-PS, in a dose dependent manner (400�mg), has been reported to be an effective supplement for combating exercise-induced stress by blunting the exercise-induced increase in cortisol levels. PS supplementation promotes a desirable hormonal balance for athletes and might attenuate the physiological deterioration that accompanies overtraining and/or overstretching. In recent studies, PS has been shown to enhance mood in a cohort of young people during mental stress and to improve accuracy during tee-off by increasing the stress resistance of golfers.<br /><br />Dietary sources<br /><br />Food PS Content in mg/100 g<br />Bovine brain 713<br />Atlantic mackerel 480<br />Chicken heart 414<br />Atlantic herring 360<br />Eel 335<br />Offal (average value) 305<br />Pig's spleen 239<br />Pig's kidney 218<br />Tuna 194<br />Chicken leg, with skin, without bone 134<br />Chicken liver 123<br />White beans 107<br />Soft-shell clam 87<br />Chicken breast, with skin 85<br />Mullet 76<br />Veal 72<br />Beef 69<br />Pork 57<br />Pig's liver 50<br />Turkey leg, without skin or bone 50<br />Turkey breast without skin 45<br />Crayfish 40<br />Cuttlefish 31<br />Atlantic cod 28<br />Anchovy 25<br />Whole grain barley 20<br />European hake 17<br />European pilchard (sardine) 16<br />Trout 14<br />Soy lecithin 10-20[citation needed]<br />Rice (unpolished) 3<br />Carrot 2<br />Ewe's Milk 2<br />Cow's Milk (whole, 3.5% fat) 1<br />Potato 1Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0