Lysine has been investigated for use in osteoporosis. Specifically, lysine increases the intestinal absorption and reduces the renal elimination of calcium. 2 , 34 , 35 Additionally, lysine plays a role in the cross-linking process of bone collagen.
Apples, diced or sliced 1 pound (3 med.) equals 2 3/4 cups (1 apple equals almost 1 cup). Apricots, dried 1 pound equals 3 cups (4 1/2 cups cooked). Apricots, fresh 1 pound (5 to 8 medium) equals 2 1/4 cups sliced. Bananas 1 pound (3 to 4 medium) equals 2 cups sliced, 1 1/3 cups mashed. Berries (except strawberries) 1 pound equals 2 cups Cherries, canned 15-ounce can equals 1 3/4 to 2 cups Dates, pitted 1 pound equals 2 1/2 cups
There are 2 1/8 cups blueberries in a pint. This is what my grocery store pint measured. Two cups...plus a little bit. We all know there are 2 cups in a pint, but when I measured out the blueberries by the cup there were a little more than two cups. We are talking about whole blueberries here. The blueberry is a round fruit and when you measure it out there will be spaces in between all those blueberries.