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How exactly is whole-wheat flour healthier than white flour?
The bran (fiber) from whole-wheat flour slows down the movement of food from the stomach into the small intestine (gastric emptying), which results in slower glucose absorption. So, the glucose from ...
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Can aluminum in pots with aluminum encapsulated base leak into food?
No, "aluminum encapsulated" means the pan has a layer of aluminum bonded on to the exterior of the pan. The inner surface is stainless steel and perfectly safe because the aluminum never touches food.
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Is canola oil good or bad as compared to other cooking oils?
Fat rodents are slightly dumber than lean mice?
The Effect of canola oil consumption on memory, synapse and neuropathology in the triple transgenic mouse model of Alzheimer’s disease (2017) is an ...
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Which oil is healthiest for frying?
There are 2 main issues: smoke point and content
For frying, it is obviously better to avoid oils with a low smoke point. Heating oils beyond their smoke point causes them to break down and oxidise. ...
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