| Welcome to the nutrition knowledge base. Here you can find usefull information about nutritional substances we consume and how they can benefit our health and wellness. Our knowledge base ir organized to vaious groups of substances including FRUITS, VEGEABLES, GRAINS, SEEDS, MEATS, and SPICES. The reference is Courtesy of Dr. Maoshing Ni. From "Tao of Nutrition" Book | 
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 Vegetables are the single most inportant source of complex carbohydrates (sugars) which the body ultimately converts into energy. In addition to the vital charbohydrates, Vegetables contaim many essential antyoxidants and beneficial bioflavinoids which help regulate the bodys immune system, metabolism and energy consumption. Here are some commonly used vegetables and their properties and health benefits.
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 Grains are generally a healthy source of Qi, Energy and contain great ammount of antioxidants. Grains have neutral to cooling properties and tend to enter and strengthen the Spleen and Stomach digestive centers. Hence they are often used to tonify the digestive system in Traditional Chinese medicine. Here are some more commonly used grains and their properties and home remedies described for each grain and their beneficial effects.
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 Fruits Contain the highest concentrations of fructose and are abundant source of sugars the common and most basic energy currency of the body. But these wonderful nutrients also contain wonderous assortment of antyoxidants, bioflavinoiuds and other nutritional components that have been used for centuries for health and wellness. Here are some fruits and their properties and home remedies described for each fruit and their beneficial effects.
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 Grains and Legumes are a vital source of Nutrition for Humans. From ancient times, these substances were readily available and were staple source of nutrition. They contain essential fatty acids, proteins, antyoxidants and simple and complex sugars. Nuts and seeds contain many omega oils essential for cellular integrity, function and promote longevity. Here are some of these wonderful nutrients and their properties and health benefits.
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 The Human body can not produce some twenty essential amino acids and protein chains which can only be obtained through animal sources. Though many people prefer complete vegetarian diet, I believe moderate consumption of these nutrients are an essential part of our overall wellness. Here are some common proteins and their health benefits. |
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 Many cultures throughout history have developed special spices and other ingredients to add to their foods. Not only to add flavoring but also to enhance the nutritional and healing properties foods. Spices have special abilities to move the Qi, Strengthen organsr, disperse colds and nourish blood and Yin energies. Here are some of them with their propeties and health benefits. |
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