It was always the best time I had spent with my grandparents. Somewhere between walking with stick like dadaji & draping duppattas of dadi we would have loved to experience what life could be at their age. Now, all we plan for a secure future is...
Fats have been always grabbing the limelight and taking all the attention most of the times amongst all the other nutrients. It has been shown down quite often for a person being obese or suffering from heart diseases and some others to count on...
Some ‘diets’ come and go like quirky fashion trends, while others with more scientific backing last longer like the classic, well-thought fashion statements. The Low FODMAP diet is one such well researched, therapeutic diet for the management of...
Eggs always remind me that “you really don’t know what lies beneath the shell of someone that you know”. If we go in history of eggs – we will come to know that eggs are part of food system since creation of mankind...
Introduction While planning weight loss, which diet to go with- low carb or low fat? Do they cause side effects? What if it leads to nutrient deficiency? What will happen after discontinuing diet? All these are common...
Bangda, Paaplet, Surmai, Rawas, Bombil, Kolambi and Mandeli are like the seven musical notes to every Mumbaikar seafood lover’s ears. Seafood finds a special place in the cuisines of many communities living in Mumbai...
When we were kids there used to be all kinds of goodies sold near our schools. Right from bhel, chikki, sugar candies to idli, dosa, samosa and potato vadas and many more. Of course they were not allowed inside the...
Food is one of the basic necessities of humans, and it stands first among all basic needs – food, shelter, and clothing. It is important as it nourishes the human body- sustaining the very existences of humans...
Food processing has a long history. When people were consuming fruits, vegetables, milk, meat and fish, they found that most of these foods can be stored for short times before they start spoiling. The foods start...
India does have second largest population with type 2 diabetes in the world. One of the main drivers to Type 2 diabetes is insulin resistance. In this article, we shall discuss this problem in detail. When we eat food...
What is Aseptic Processing? Aseptic Processing is sterilizing a product and filling it in and sealing the sterile container in a sterile environment so that microbes do not enter the product. When the product is...
Mangoes are considered king of fruits in India and summers bring in the season for mangoes. Not only the vendors are seen selling around mangoes, but also there are various delicacies of mango that starts getting...
Proteins are one of the macronutrients that are needed in adequate amounts for proper body growth and development. They make up the major structure of all living cells. These are large, complex molecules composed of...
Savdhaan, hoshiyaar, Plant Proteins Padhaar rahe hain! If one had to describe how they feel about the food industry in 2020 in nutshell, this is how they would describe it. After all, plant proteins are the coolest band...
There are many dietary fads which do rounds every now and then. Along with many other fads, going off gluten is the new kid on the block. These fads are so popular that most people following it have no clue about the...
Chickpeas have come a long way in recent years, from being a pantry staple in Indian households to becoming a trending plant-based protein in the food industry. If there was an election conducted to see which is the...
If you read our previous blog, you’ve learned about fortification and how it can help a large group of people. For those who haven’t read it, fortification is when nutrients are added to food staples to address...
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