Category II
CARBOHYDRATES: NOT VILLAINS, BUT VITAL
WHAT ARE CARBOHYDRATES? Carbohydrates are defined as polyhydroxy aldehydes or ketones or substances that produce such compounds when hydrolyzed. Now, this is a scientific definition. In simpler terms, Carbohydrates are one of the major macronutrients along with Proteins and Fats. IS CARBOHYDRATE A VILLLIAN? Nowadays, people misunderstood carbohydrates as an enemy of healthy diet. We […]
Impact of glycemic response of Rice
Rice is a staple food of more than half of the world’s population. Scientific name of Rice is Oryza Sativa. The intake of rice has been linked to certain metabolic disorders such as predisposition of Type-2 diabetes particularly among Asians. Unlike unpolished brown rice, white rice lacks phytochemicals such as polyphenols, oryzanol, phytosterols, tocotrienols, tocopherols […]
TIPS FOR HAIR OILING AND INDIAN HEAD MASSAGE
Hair oiling is an age old practice of putting oil onto hair and massaging it into the scalp to increase lustre, strength and softness. This practice has been used all over the world for centuries. It is also recommended in Ayurvedic medicine. To oil your hair effectively, oiling should be done using right techniques. If […]
THINGS TO STOCK IN YOUR KITCHEN FOR NUTRIENT DENSE FOODS
In today’s scenario, it is very important to follow a healthy diet and healthy lifestyle. To follow a healthy diet and healthy lifestyle, it is very important to stock healthy food in your kitchen so that you can have easy access to nutritious food. If you have healthy ingredients in stock, you can easily make […]
HIDDEN HUNGER OF DEVELOPING WORLD – HOW TO OVERCOME IT ?
WHAT IS HIDDEN HUNGER ? Hidden hunger is lack of vitamins and minerals. Hidden hunger occurs when the quality of food people eat does not meet their nutrient requirements, thus the food is deficient in micro nutrients such as vitamins and minerals that they need for their growth and development. About 2 billion people suffer […]
NUTRITIONAL BENEFITS OF MULBERRIES
Mulberry plant is a deciduous plant. It is a fast growing plant. It is widely distributed from temperate to subtropical regions. It is found almost in all states of India. Three types of Mulberries are: White Mulberry (Morus alba) Black Mulberry (Morus nigra) Red Mulberry (Morus rubra) Mulberries are called Shehtoot in hindi. It is […]
TRADITIONAL FOODS OF INDIA AND ITS IMPORTANCE
Traditional foods are foods and dishes that are passed on through generations or which have been consumed for many generations. We have long history of use of traditional foods in India, over 5000 years. It is influenced by region, religion, traditions and culture. Over the years, food also undergoes major changes. It also undergoes evolution […]
BOVINE COLOSTRUM
Bovine Colostrum is a milky fluid that comes from the cow’s udders the few days after giving birth, before actual milk appears. It typically has a light yellow colour and a subtle taste and smell that resembles buttermilk. CONSTITUENTS OF BOVINE COLOSTRUM Bovine Colostrum contains similar nutrients to mature bovine milk but macronutrient profile and […]
DON’T FEAR CARBS
Nowadays, We, all have heard many times, “Eliminate carbs from your diets for weight loss.” Is this true! Absolutely not. Today we will discuss this hot topic. WHAT ARE CARBOHYDRATES? Carbohydrates are defined as polyhydroxy aldehydes or ketones or substances that produce such compounds when hydrolyzed. Ok. Ok. let me explain it in simpler language. […]
DATES – NATURE’S NATURAL SWEETENER
Dates can be very rightly called as the healthiest sweetener of this earth. Table sugar, that is most widely used, has its harmful effects, and it should be replaced with natural sweeteners like honey, dates, jaggery etc. We will talk about dates, nature’s natural sweetener in detail. There are more than 600 varieties of dates. […]
PEANUTS – SUPERFOOD OF WINTERS
Often, people like to munch peanuts in winters. But then they face the guilt as they think they are unhealthy, loaded with calories and lead to weight gain. And the good news is peanuts are healthy and does not lead to weight gain if eaten at right time and in right quantity. Peanuts fall under […]
FOODS TO EAT IN WINTERS
In winters, there are certain seasonal foods that help in increasing immunity by preventing allergies leading to cough and cold. These winter foods warm up our bodies due to their hot nature and thus we feel less cold. We will discuss in detail about these foods and how to remain healthy, fit and energetic in […]
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