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BLACK CURRANT      The fruits of the black currant (Ribes nigrum) possess an exceptional concentration of vitamins, particularly ascorbic acid (263.0% of the Daily Value [DV] per 100 g) and tocopherols (vitamin E). Among the tocopherol isomers, the concentrations of delta-tocopherol (28.3%), gamma-tocopherol (26.9%), and alpha-tocopherol (13.7%) are notably high. The vitamin profile also includes…

CHIVES (Scallion, green onion) Chives are significantly richer in mineral elements and vitamins than bulb onion.      It is distinguished by its content of vitamin K (phylloquinone) (in 100 g – 217.9% of the daily norm), vitamin C (ascorbic acid) (respectively – 117.9%), beta-carotene (33.8%), folic acid (20.0%), vitamin B6 (pyridoxine) (12.1%), alpha-tocopherol (10.0%), vitamin B2 (riboflavin)…

PARSNIP (root vegetable)        The storage root of parsnip (Pastinaca sativa) is characterized by a significant concentration of vitamin K (phylloquinone) (35.0% of the Daily Value [DV] per 100 g), ascorbic acid (22.0%), and pantothenic acid (10.0%). Its mineral profile is notably rich in: vanadium (200.0% DV per 100 g), boron (91.4%), silicon…

PEACH       The fruits of the peach (Prunus persica) exhibit a relatively limited vitamin profile, with the exception of ascorbic acid (9.4% of the Daily Value [DV] per 100 g). However, they possess a significant concentration of macro- and microelements: boron (267.0% DV per 100 g), silicon (33.0%), cobalt (29.0%), nickel (23.0%), rubidium…

KOHLRABI CABBAGE      Kohlrabi cabbage (Brassica oleracea var. gongylodes) is characterized by a significant concentration of ascorbic acid (71.0% of the Daily Value [DV] per 100 g). Its mineral profile is notably rich in: silicon (236.0% DV per 100 g), boron (143.0%), potassium (15.0%), molybdenum (14.3%), and copper (13.2%). The carbohydrate fraction consists primarily…

Caloric expenditure during sports activities and its food equivalents Type of Sport Calories/hour* What can be eaten “for this price” Benefits of the exercise Badminton 350 1.3 pork chops or 2 hot dogs, or 3.5 bananas Excellent exercise for the heart and lungs, promotes flexibility and endurance. Has a good effect on strengthening back and…

  Let’s take a closer look at the structure of the main alkaloids.    First, we will focus on two compounds that belong to the group of protoalkaloids. They do not have a nitrogen atom in the rings, but contain it in their side chains.   Ephedrine is a benzene ring with a branched chain consisting…

         Magnesium (Mg)          For humans – a regulator of the nervous system, a stress conqueror.               Magnesium – a component of enzymes, found in the human body in bones, teeth, and acts as a regulator of the nervous system.    Magnesium is a macronutrient, with up to…