If you are looking for what might be the world's most perfect protein, look no further than the breakfast food favorite, the incredible, edible egg. Protein, a main component of eggs, is an essential part of the human diet, providing necessary amino acids that the body uses to build muscle and perform daily functions. The proteins the body needs can be found in many foods ranging from chicken to milk to soy and peanuts. However, all protein is not created equal. The ability of the body to absorb the protein in foods is ranked according to what is called is biological availability...
Now that the weather has turned a bit cooler, my appetite for heartier foods has increased. I find myself craving soups, stews, chili, and hearty grain dishes. One of the grains I reach for most often is Kamut. Kamut (kah-MOOT) is a non-hybridized spring wheat that takes its name from the ancient word for wheat. Many say that it is the "original" wheat that is referred to in the Bible. It all but disappeared from the Egyptian agricultural scene only to be rediscovered in the mid 1900s. The story about the resurgence of this ancient grain is debated...
I still can't believe that Halloween is almost here. This fall has gone faster than usual for me and frankly, I'm just not ready for it to be October yet.
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