Carbohydrates
Indepth article - Know Yourself - July 17, 2015
Digestion begins in your mouth where the mechanical action of your teeth, tongue, and jaw begins to break down food that will eventually be absorbed as nutrients.
Indepth article - Know Yourself - April 04, 2015
The small intestine is a key player in the process of digestion and absorption as it is the major site of digestion and absorption of nutrients.
Introductory article - Eat Well - March 13, 2015
Fibre refers to a group of carbohydrates found in plants. Dietary fibre is an essential component of eating for health and provides many health benefits.
Indepth article - Eat Well - February 20, 2015
Carbohydrates,simple and complex, are a family of organic compounds. Glucose, a simple carbohydrate is considered an essential nutrient. Why?
Indepth article - Eat Well - July 25, 2014
Reducing the amount of added sugar in your diet can benefit your health, but how can you cut the sugar and keep the sweetness? There are several sugar substitutes commercially available, but are sugar substitutes a healthier alternative to sugar?