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
Answer 1 lb. = 16oz., a cup = 8oz. so....1lb. = 2c. The above only works if you're you're using cups and pounds for cooking.For most recipes the things you would measure by cups (flour, sugar, etc.) all have about the same density as water.The old saying a pint's a pound arose from that happy coincidence. There are 2 cups in a pint, so 2 cups of water would weigh about one pound as stated. 16oz., a cup = 8oz. so....1lb. = 2c. The above only works if you're you're using cups and pounds for cooking. For most recipes the things you would measure by cups (flour, sugar, etc.) all have about the same density as water. The old saying a pint's a pound arose from that happy coincidence.