Posts Tagged ‘Food’

Potato Is A Source Of Carbohydrates

Friday, February 22nd, 2008

Potato is one of the important staple food, specially in the United States and Europe. Potatoes are very nutritional, it is well known for their carbohydrate content. It’s like pasta, it has undeserved reputation for being anathema to dieters. A medium size of potato has only 110 calories, it is the sour cream or butter toppings that adds the fat.

It also contains a number of important vitamins and minerals such as magnesium, iron, phosphorous and potassium. On the other hand, mashed potato with butter and milk is a very satisfying food. Potatoes boiled for about 10 to 25 minutes depending on its size. It is also easily cooked in a microwave oven, be sure to put plastic wrap to prevent moisture. Happy eating!

Drink Milk Good For Your Health

Thursday, January 24th, 2008

Milk is a good source of calcium and phosphorous. Make it a habit to have at least a glass of milk a day, it regulate our muscle and make our bones strong. It builds the worn our tissues of our bodies. Children should not stop drinking milk so their bones will become strong so they grow faster. Also for us adult we should drink milk because our bones are becoming hard as we grow old, so in order for us to restrain arthrities or any illment pertaining to our bones we should always drink milk.

Phosphorous is involved in nearly all metabolic functions, including the heart and muscle contractions. the transfer of cellular energy and the digestive process. The excess fats contained in the whole milk products. Only ninety nine percent fat-free milk provides good compromise; a small amount of fat to aid nutrient absorption, specially the fat soluble vitamins A and D are usually added to milk. So be sure to have a glass of milk a day.