Patricia S. Taculao

Low-carb, plant-based diet associated with slower, long-term weight gain 

January 15, 2024
According to a study led by Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health, low-carbohydrate diets, composed of plant-based proteins and fats with healthy carbohydrates, like whole grains, were associated with long-term weight gain than low-carbohydrate diets, with mostly animal proteins and fats with unhealthy carbohydrates, such as refined starches.  Lead author Binkai Liu, research assistant […]
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A quick guide to growing kulitis, a.k.a. Amaranth

December 27, 2023
Kulitis (Amaranthus spp.), also known as green amaranth or pigweed, has several vitamins and minerals, including vitamins A, B6, C, riboflavin, K, folate, calcium, iron, magnesium, phosphorus, zinc, and copper. It belongs to the Amaranhteceae or Amaranth family and grows well in tropical countries like the Philippines.  There are around 60 types of kulitis, although […]
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