Carbohydrates are foods made of kinds of sugar like glucose and starch. Foods such as bread, rice potatoes and pasta, as well as sweet things, are rich in carbohydrates. On the other hand, fats are greasy foods that will not dissolve in water. Some are solid, like cheese and meat fat. Others are oils. Fats…
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1. Pretzels (lightly salted or unsalted) 2. Bagels with tomato sauce and low-fat cheese 3. Flavored rice cakes (like caramel or apple cinnamon), ampao 4. Soupy noodles, macaroni soups, or even arroz caldo 5. Popcorn – air popped or low-fat straight from the microwave 6. Low-fat cottage cheese topped with fruit or spread on whole-wheat…
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More than 13 million people in the U.S. suffer from macular degeneration, and about half of all Americans over the age of 80 have cataracts. From a nutritional standpoint, a large-scale research project conducted by the National Eye Institute has shown that there are several nutrients that help protect our eyes. The most important foods…
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