Millions of “bugs” or bacteria live in and around us. We assume that all microorganisms are harmful for health, but this is not true. Most bacteria are beneficial for our existence, there are only a small...

The global pandemic brought with itself an awareness of the poor nutrition and vulnerability of the population to diseases and illnesses. According to the United Nations, the pandemic has reported 4 million...

Water is a universal solvent and most important constituent of any food. When it comes to food safety and preservation water is the most significant factor. How? Let’s find out. In food, water is present in...

Almost 2500 years back, Hippocrates established the relation between the food and its positive impact on health. The science of herbs, conventional food and nutrients in favour of health and disease...

In present scenario, our lifestyles have changed drastically with increased work pressure and insufficient nutrition intake which leads to many lifestyle related diseases like diabetes, cardiovascular diseases...

Chocolate!! Your mouth must have started to water after hearing this word. Chocolate is one such product, which is loved by all age groups. There are so many memories connected with chocolate from our...

Indian traditional diet has always been more complete than the balanced diet recommended in the western world. Traditionally we included in our meals various spices and herbs as prescribed by our ancestors and...

Over the years, awareness about nutrients in foods has increased substantially among people especially their impact on health. This became even more intense during recent years when the pandemic affected daily...

Maltodextrin is found in nearly every food from infant formula to coffee whiteners. It is usually prepared from corn starch but other starches from potatoes, oats, tapioca, wheat, and rice etc. may also be...

Indians are fond of street foods. There is a variety of street foods across the country. Literally, no one could resist himself or herself looking at a street food. Every state, every city, every corner of the...