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We continue our journey through the world of nutrition, let’s take a look at an often-overlooked group of nutrients: minerals. While they may not receive as much attention as proteins, carbohydrates, or vitamins, minerals are essential for maintaining good health and keeping our bodies functioning […]

In our last garden note, we learned that proteins are made up of amino acids, the building blocks the body uses for growth and repair. Today, let’s take a closer look at the quality of proteins and why some protein foods are considered more complete […]

in our garden notes, we learned that proteins are essential for growth, maintenance, and repair of body tissues. But what exactly are proteins made of? The answer lies in a group of remarkable substances known as amino acids. Amino acids are the simpler compounds that […]

In recent garden notes, we have discussed carbohydrates and vitamins, two important parts of a healthy diet. Today, let’s look at another nutrient that is essential to life: protein. Protein is a major component of all living matter. It is found in every cell of […]

Notes from the Garden: Chef G Writes About Vitamins In our journey through the garden, we have discussed carbohydrates and how they provide energy for the body. Today, let’s turn our attention to another group of nutrients that are essential for good health: vitamins. Vitamins […]

Last time in the garden, Chef G shared a little about the different types of carbohydrates and how nature provides them in many of the foods we enjoy every day. We learned how the body uses them for energy. Carbs do not remain unchanged when […]

Notes from the Garden: Chef G Writes About Carbohydrates natures fuel Carbohydrates are one of the three major nutrients needed by the body, along with proteins and fats. They are the body’s preferred source of energy and play an important role in growth, maintenance, and […]

Recently carbohydrates are portrayed as the villain of the dinner plate. Low-carb diets, keto plans, and weight-loss programs frequently encourage people to avoid breads, pasta, rice, and other carbohydrate-rich foods. Yet carbohydrates remain one of the three major macronutrients, alongside proteins, minerals, vitamins and fats, […]

Chef G Writes About Carbs Carbohydrates are one of the most important nutrients in our diet because they provide the body with energy for daily living. From walking and working to gardening and exercising, carbohydrates help fuel our activities. Carbohydrates are produced in green plants […]

Chef G Writes About Nutrition When we think about food, we often focus on flavor, comfort, and tradition. Yet food serves a much greater purpose. It is the fuel that keeps our bodies functioning every day. Nutrition is the study of the processes of growth, […]