What is maltodextrin and is it safe?
Maltodextrin is a powder that manufacturers add to many foods to improve their texture, taste, or shelf-life. The FDA consider it safe, but it can cause spikes in blood glucose levels, so people with diabetes may wish to avoid it. Here, we look at which foods contain maltodextrin, and its uses, benefits, and risks.
July 11, 2018 · by · in Nutritional News · Tags: consider-it-safe, contain-maltodextrin, diabetes-may, fda, look-at-which, nutrition / diet, oncalldiets, texture
What are the health benefits of avocados?
Avocados may be fatty, but that doesn’t mean that they are bad for your health.In fact, this fruit is a nutritional powerhouse providing numerous potential health benefits.Its creamy texture and rich taste make it a common ingredient in many dishes. It is probably most well known for being a key ingredient in the Mexican dip “guacamole”.
December 21, 2013 · by · in Nutritional News · Tags: common-ingredient, health, key-ingredient, nutrition / diet, oncalldiets, powerhouse-providing, probably-most, texture, well-known
