Phytonutrient

Question: VITAMIN/MINERAL/PHYTONUTRIENT OVERLOAD!!!? I just realized how crazy the amount of vitamins, minerals and nutrients I've been shoving down my throat...Understandable that the body only absorbs a specific amount of vitamins, phytonutrients etc. and if there is an excessive amount of these, then it's just flushed out of your digestive system, wasted. Besides all the crap I eat on a daily basis, I make sure that I get my 1000 mg of vitamin C, my multivitamin fortified with iron, spirulina/bluegreen algae/cyanobacteria pills, and triple chlorophyll pills...and if I workout that day, I take myoplex which is a lean muscle supplement thats PACKED with MORE vitamins...My question is, if you take in all this stuff (I'm a health freak, not a body builder but I do like to keep in shape) will I have the total effects of the spirulina and chlorophyll?

Answer: You can have a serious overdose of lipophylic vitamins (A, D, E and K).

Question: Absorption of tablets by the body? I know that if a tablet has a binder or a coating it cannot fully be absorbed into your body.....I'm curious to know- If I crush a time-released caplet is this bad for my body? It is a phytonutrient pill with other herbs from plants.....called Asmara For Women. Is this bad for my body? Will i absorb more of the nutrients?

Answer: Do not crush time-released pills. Your body often cannot absorb a single large shot of the medication inside so having a slower release actually will help your body absorb more of it. It is more natural to have a slow-release formula too - it simulates what happens when you're digesting food and the nutrients are slowly released.

Question: has anyone taken nutratose or other similar products? if anyone taken glyconutrient and phytonutrient in the form of powder ot pill, I would like to know, werethey effective really? which brand? what manufacturer.

Answer: Myself and my wife have been taking Glyconutients for about 4 years, all I can really say, is, They Work, but quite expensive, we have been taking the Other product. if you want to know more you will have to ask me to contact you. Hi again, My email to you would not go. I am being honest with you, we do sell Glyconutrients through our website, but it is true that my wife, myself, our daughter and her husband all take them and they really do work. We are not some kind of scam, but the company that we sell them for has distribution points in many countries, with millions of customers who believe in the products, because in some cases they have been almost miraculous. As I said they are quite expensive. but when you break it down in to a daily cost, it really is only about the price of a cup of Coffee. Please visit our website http://www.sugarsr4u.com/html/glyconutritionals.html and then you can contact us through the website with as many questions as you wish, we also like to know what you want them for, not that we are nosey, but we can advise on the best path to take. Please mention Yahoo answers when you contact me, so that I will know who you are, and I promise that you will not be pestered by me or anyone representing us, we will just advise on what you ask. Please remember Good Health is your most valuable asset, shouldn't you insure its future. Best wishes

Question: Fun Food's Question: Can you guess What am I? I originated in Asia around 3,000 years ago. Many thought I was weed; for many years I was food for the Roman horses. Because of my high fat content, I go rancid and do not store well. In the early 7th century, Scottish settlers brought me to North America. George Washington planted me. My humble beginnings were for medical purposes. I am also used as a cosmetic, soaps, adhesive, cat litter, and biodegradable plastics. Recently researchers have found that I contain more soluble fiber than any other grain. Now, I am able to lower cholesterol, reduce high blood pressure, reduce colon cancer, and lower bacterial infections. I have 66.5% manganese, 27% selenium, and 25% tryptophan. I am a powerful phytonutrient whose benefits have gone unrecognized by researchers until now. In one cup, I have 145 calories. ***I do NOT know the answer to this question. For 10 points, please provide website source and include it in your answer. Thanks!

Answer: Just guessing.....Oats.

Question: Food question: What am I? I was found on the Galapagos Islands in South America, 700 A.D. Europe called me "the wolf peach" or "devil apple" and many people thought I was poisonous. I was used at that time to keep the "werewolves" away. In 1780, Thomas Jefferson introduced me to America. My fruit provides 57% Vitamin C, Vitamin A, and Vitamin K. I am well known as the leader of the phytonutrient "Lycopene" an antioxidant. I can lower risk of colon and prostate cancer and reduce risk of heart disease. What Am I? **I do not know the answer to this. Please provide proof of your answer, website would be good. 10 points to the correct answer...

Answer: I am 100% sure it is the tomato. People never heard of this fruit before and they were afraid it would pioson them. Tomatoes are a great source of lycopene. I hope this helps. Here is a site for you: http://www.tomato-cages.com/tomato-history.html

Question: Do I need to eat a third meal in a day if I feel full after two? This is what I ate today (I'm a raw vegan BTW and I soak my nuts to break down the enzyme inhibitors): Breakfast: 500 grams of kale; 500 grams of baby spinach; 1 orange; 1/2 cup blueberries; tablespoon of flaxseed meal; tablespoon of vital greens phytonutrient green powder; 1 teaspoon of nori flakes; 6 spirulina pills; water. ALL blended together. Late lunch: 2 bananas; 250 grams of soaked raw almonds; 150 grams of raw macadamia nuts; 1/2 cup sun dried pitted dates; 1 tablespoon raw cacao; water. ALL blended together. I change it up everyday but that has made me completely full today (it's now 7.31PM) should I eat another meal?

Answer: No, you do not, if full, just eat some fruit, you do not have to eat 3 meals a day unless you are a diabetic and then you need several small meals a day, plus a snack at evening time. And, do you realize how many calories those nuts have in them, and the soaking of them is what is expanding them in your stomach and that is why your not hungry. Cut back on the nuts, and eat something healthier, it would be better for your heart as well. add more fruit and not so many nuts. good luck Eat well balanced meals, not just nuts, fruits or kale.. Your on a diet that will eventually cause you problems in the long run. talk to a nutritionist and you will see I am correct.

Question: I found this on the net is it true flaxseed oil is the safest oil to use in cooking? BEST OILS 1. Flaxseed COMMENTS Best source of omega 3 fatty acids; has heart- healthy properties; is a colon-friendly oil; lessens constipation; boosts immunity; promotes healthy skin; contains the healthy phytonutrient, lignin; spoils quickly without careful storage; not to be used in cooking 2. Canola One of the lowest oils in saturated fats, making it a heart-friendly oil; a rich source of essential omega 3 and 6 fatty acids. 3. Soybean Contains both omega 3 and omega 6 fatty acids, but is often highly refined and hydrogenated. 4. Olive oil (virgin or extra virgin) Doesn't need high temperature or chemical processing, since it is made from the flesh of the olive and not the seed; slow to spoil; okay for medium-temperature cooking; in moderation lowers LDL (bad) cholesterol without affecting HDL, (good) cholesterol thereby improving the HDL-to-LDL ratio. 5. Pumpkin seed Low in saturated fats; rich in omega-6 fatty acids, may contain some omega 3's; refining and chemical processing lowers the nutritional qualities.

Answer: Well it says right there in the piece you found that flax oil shouldn't be used in cooking. I take it in vitamin form as a supplement. Best oil for cooking is olive oil. good luck!

Question: Need help on a question for a Foods For Fitness Class... due 9/28/08! Need proof of answer!! ? IOriginal question: **need proof of answer please!*** Need an answer by 9/28!!!!! So if you could help that would be awesome!!!! I originated in Asia around 3000 years ago. Many thought I was weed; for many years I was food for the Roman horses. Because of my high fat content, I go rancid and do not store well. In the early 17th century, Scottish settlers brought me to North America. George Washington planted me. My humble beginnings were for medicinal purposes. I am also used as a cosmetic, soaps, adhesive, cat litter, and biodegradable plastics. Recently researchers have found that I contain more soluble fiber than any other grain. Now, I am able to lower cholesterol, reduce high blood pressure, reduce colon cancer, and lower bacterial infections. I have 66.5% manganese, 27% selenium, and 25% tryptophan. I am a powerful phytonutrient whose benefits have gone unrecognized by researches until NOW. In one cup I have 145 calories.

Answer: You are talking about oats. If you do a search for "history of oats" and so on, you should find all the information you need.

Question: CHECKING MY PE HOMEWORK! help? Potatoes and pasta are good sources of simple carbohydrates. Answer True False 2. Protein should make up about 50% of your daily calories. Answer True False 3. Amino acids are the building blocks of protein. Answer True False 4. Fat-soluble vitamins are not stored in the body. Answer True False 5. Lutein, a phytonutrient, helps maintain the fluid balance inside and outside cells. Answer True False 6. Proteins help build, maintain, and repair body tissues. Answer True False 7. Fats should make up 50% of your daily calories. Answer True False 8. Vitamin K is an example of a water-soluble vitamin. Answer True False 9. Fiber can help to lower cholesterol levels. Answer True False 10. Phosphorus is a vitamin that aids in the production of red blood cells. Answer True False 11. The total amount of fat in your diet should be no more than ____ of the total calories you consume daily. A. 10 percent B. 20 percent C. 30 percent D. 40 percent 12. The electrical charges of electrolytes in minerals help maintain A. normal growth patterns. B. healthy bones. C. normal heart rhythm. D. cell growth. 13. All of the following are roles that water plays in your body EXCEPT A. regulating body temperature B. carrying nutrients to cells C. aiding in digestion D. aiding in transmission of nerve impulses 14. Which of the following supplies a concentrated form of energy and helps transport other nutrients throughout the body? A. carbohydrates B. glucose C. proteins D. fats 15. Which of the following is a fiber-rich food? A. milk B. whole-wheat bread C. chicken D. fish 16. HDL, or high-density lipoprotein, A. picks up excess cholesterol and returns it to the liver. B. carries cholesterol from the liver to areas of the body where it is needed. C. is found primarily in fruits and vegetables. D. should make up 20% to 30% of your daily calories. 17. A person can lose up to _____ liters of water in one hour through perspiration. A. 1 B. 2 C. 3 D. 4 18. Which of the following minerals does NOT act as an electrolyte? A. calcium B. potassium C. sodium D. iron 19. When a person consumes more carbohydrates than can be used for energy or stored, the glucose is stored as A. glycogen B. complex carbohydrates C. adipose tissue D. saturated fats 20. All of the following are minerals EXCEPT A. calcium B. magnesium C. iron D. riboflavin 21. Match the following. 1. fats 2. incomplete proteins 3. vitamin 4. mineral 5. dietary supplements 1 2 3 4 5 A. Substances the body cannot manufacture that are needed to form healthy bones and teeth. 1 2 3 4 5 B. Nonfood form of one or more nutrients. 1 2 3 4 5 C. Lacking in one or more essential amino acids. 1 2 3 4 5 D. Lipids that can be stored in the body as triglycerides. 1 2 3 4 5 E. Micronutrient that helps control body processes and helps your body release energy to do work.

Answer: holy crap. lazy much? do your own homework.

Question: Absorption of tablets by the body? I know that if a tablet has a binder or a coating it cannot fully be absorbed into your body.....I'm curious to know- If I crush a time-released caplet is this bad for my body? It is a phytonutrient pill with other herbs from plants.....called Asmara For Women. Is this bad for my body? Will i absorb more of the nutrients?

Answer: It is still "fully absorbed", but the coating is meant to stay stable in the highly acidic environment of your stomach, and it will readily break down in the less acidic small intestine. Few things are absorbed in the stomach itself, but the stomach can destroy the chemicals in the pill - and you want the medication to stay intact until it reaches the small intestine where it can be properly absorbed by your body.