Islet Cells (Islets of Langerhans) - clumps of specialized cells
in the pancreas, including the alpha cells that secrete glucagon (that increases blood sugar levels) and beta cells that produce insulin (that regulates blood sugar levels).
Monounsaturated Fat - fat made up almost entirely of monounsaturated fatty acids. Fats present in foods are combinations of monounsaturated fatty acids (MUFAs), polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFAs), and saturated fatty acids (SAFAs). Monounsaturated fat is naturally present in canola oil, olive oil and olives, avocados, seeds, and nuts. Ingesting food that includes more monounsaturated fat rather than saturated fat may contribute toward lowering cholesterol and reduce heart disease risk. Nonetheless, it contains the same number of calories as polyunsaturated and saturated fats, and could cause weight gain if not consumed in moderation.
Flavones - a kind of flavonoid present in a variety of vegetables and fruits. Flavones supply the advantages of neutralizing free radicals and possibly reducing the chance of developing cancer. Fiber - typically refers to those parts of grains, legumes, fruits, vegetables, and nuts that cannot be digested by humans. Nonetheless, dietary fiber is very useful to the digestive process by facilitating the elimination of digestive waste. Meat, fish, poultry, eggs, dairy products, fats, oils, and sugar do not have any dietary fiber. Research indicates that high-fiber diets can reduce the chance of coronary illnesses and some kinds of malignancies. There are two basic types of fiber: soluble and insoluble. Soluble fiber present in oat bran, seeds, beans, and certain fruits and vegetables has been found to reduce blood cholesterol levels. Insoluble fiber present in nuts, seeds, vegetables like cabbage and cauliflower, and fruit helps ingested matter pass through the gastric tract, thus cutting down the danger of colorectal cancer (affecting the colon and rectum). Roughage in the diet is known to cut down the risk of many physical ailments, including heart illnesses and diabetes. The HSPH (Harvard School of Public Health) recommends that adults consume 20 to 35 gms of fiber in their daily diet. Nitrogen - a nonmetallic element that constitutes almost four-fifths of the air by volume, occurring as an odorless, colorless, virtually inert diatomic (made up of only two atoms) gas present in several raw materials and in all proteins. Nitrogen is used in an extensive variety of significant industrial products, including fertilizers, TNT, nitric acid, and ammonia.
Vegan - a total vegetarian, who eats only foods of plant origin and avoids any food that is associated with other living beings - even honey.
Polyunsaturated Fat - a class of highly unsaturated fats that is liquid at room temperature. Fats that are present in foods are combinations of monounsaturated fatty acids (MUFAs), polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFAs), and saturated fatty acids (SAFAs). The highest levels of polyunsaturated fats are present in plant sources such as several types of nuts, and in corn, soybean, and safflower oils. They have the same caloric count as other classes of fat (9 calories per gram) and, if eaten in excess, could contribute to weight gain.
Satiety - a sensation of gratification and complete satisfaction after a meal has been ingested.
Natural Toxins - a natural substance (for instance, occasionally produced by disease-causing bacteria), which is lethal to some other living organisms.
Ulcer - a break in the skin tissue; a sore in which the tissue surface is damaged or eroded. Diabetic patients could develop ulcers from minor abrasions on the legs or feet, on account of cuts that heal slowly, or because of the pressure of footwear that is ill-fitting. Ulcers may get infected.
Retinopathy - disease of the retina (the back of the eye that registers visual signals).