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The emergence of genetically modified organisms and some serious nutritional conditions such as the case of mad cow disease have prompted consumers to move towards a more controlled diet. Organic farming has been able to meet these expectations and is gaining more and more followers every day. But is organic food really healthier? Membership Regulations Membership regulations impose some production bases to get the sticker. Fruit, vegetables, and grains must be derived from non-GMO seeds and grown without pesticides or chemical fertilizers. Organic farmers use specific production methods: crop rotation, recycling of organic matter (manure is used as fertilizer), respecting…

Cooling and freezing are two ways to store food without compromising its good preservation. These techniques have been commonly practiced since the popularization of refrigerators and freezers, yet require some useful precautions to know. food cooling The cooling It is storing food at a low temperature close to freezing. Usually, the cooling temperature is between 2 and 8 ° C. At such temperatures, the rate of development of microorganisms in food slows down, but is not completely canceled. Refrigeration allows the preservation of perishable foods in the short or medium term and respects the vast majority of nutrients, except for…

Like frozen foods, canned foods allow food to be stored for the long term while preserving most of its nutritional qualities. Canning has the advantage of allowing food to be transported everywhere, but it has the disadvantage of standardizing and reducing the taste of food. canning manufacturing process Appertization The’Appreciation (named after its inventor, Nicholas Appert, 1749-1841) consists of heating between 100 and 150°C of food enclosed in a glass container, metal box, or an airtight plastic or aluminum bag. At this degree, the bacteria, The yeasts and the enzymes that can spoil the food is destroyed. As long as…

More and more foods are highlighting their nutritional power or the positive effects they can have on health. In the face of some violations, the European Union decided to pass legislation to protect consumers from excessive or misleading statements. These new rules will come into effect gradually in the coming years. What is a health claim? We are calling claim Any message (text, brand name, image, etc.) that asserts, suggests or implies that a food or nutritional supplement Special nutritional properties or submit Health benefits. As consumers become more concerned with the quality of their food, we’ve seen a large…

Iron is an essential element necessary for our body. It is part of the composition hemoglobin, which is a protein found in Red blood cells, which ensures the transport of oxygen, as well as in myoglobin, a protein that allows muscles to fix oxygen. European health authorities’ decision Since 2012, European health authorities (EFSA, European Food Safety Authority and European Commission) have made certain health claims related to foods and dietary supplements containing iron. After examining the scientific data, they considered that these products could claim to contribute to: to me metabolism natural energy normal intellectual functions, for the synthesis…

The development of production and preservation techniques has allowed the emergence of new products, while other, more traditional ones have disappeared. If soil tastes gradually recede from the standard aromas of the food industry, it is still possible, with a little discrimination, to find high-quality products. changes in consumption Many other labels and certificates have appeared to protect consumers and ensure the quality of products. Without necessarily resorting to organic farming, it is still possible, with a little discernment, to find high-quality products. In France, as in most industrialized countries, the majority of food purchases are made in supermarkets. These…

The following tool presents the main benefits offered by practicing about sixty representative sports. These advantages are categorized into two families: – The material benefits (muscle strengthening, flexibility, motor coordination, balance, etc.); – The Psychological and social benefits (Self-confidence, focus, team spirit, analytical skills, etc.). In this tool, a benefit is highlighted when the sport in question is particularly suited to gaining and maintaining this competence. For example, squash is an excellent choice for those who like to work on the speed of their movements. Please note that the lack of concentration in the tool does not mean that sports…

Breakfast is an essential meal: it allows you to replenish your energy after several hours of fasting and should cover about a quarter of your daily energy and nutritional needs. If it has a balanced composition, then breakfast also helps fight obesity. However, you should adapt the quantities to your appetite. Breakfast is a basic meal When you wake up, you’ve gone eight to ten hours without eating and your body needs to refuel. During the night, your body still expends calories, and this is the expenditure of energy at rest. Skipping breakfast means taking a 15-hour fast, from dinner…

Genetically modified organisms (GMOs), which are undergoing global development, are the subject of debate. In the food industry, they are supposed to improve resistance Or the nutritional value of plants or even modify the properties of some animals. But they present potential economic and environmental risks. What do we call GMO? The Genetically Modified Organisms (GMO) Also called genetically modified organisms Animals, plants, or microorganisms whose genetic code is ( Genoa) has been manipulated by humans for a specific purpose. Then they find themselves with new characteristics that they did not have in their natural state. For example, genetically modified…

Food preservation requires a method and some knowledge of the effects on nutrients. There are natural preservatives, chemical preservatives, and processes such as dryingand vacuum packaging. One goal for all of these proposals, is to keep food fresh and nutrient-rich. Why are foods perishable? Over time, the enzymes The food contained in the food digests the cells that harbor it and begins its decomposition. In addition, most food products are rich in water and sugars, two components that promote the spread of microorganisms (bacteriamushrooms yeasts, for example). Finally, the oxygen in the air can attack the food: the fruits turn…