Bakery products have been enjoyed for long by everyone. Bread and flat bread or roti have been part of our meals for ages and continues to fill our stomachs with many other foods of animal and plant origin including meat, fish, eggs, vegetables...
What does Healthier baking really mean? Is it just the reduction of fat, and sugar and the inclusion of coarse grains? Or is there more to it? Today’s definition of healthier baking has expanded from just “including multi and whole grains...
Fats and oils are more than just ingredients—they are essential for energy, insulation, cell function and nutrient absorption. Yet, while we carefully select superfoods and balanced meals, how often do we stop to consider the oil we cook with...
During the COVID-19 pandemic and its eventual lockdown enforced on the world, Dalgona coffee due to social media trends, made its way to every house. The rarely heard name in the Indian households was very casually used...
Protein is a crucial macronutrient that the body requires daily to maintain overall health. It is the most diverse type of macromolecule, with each cell containing thousands of different proteins. Proteins play...
In today’s fast-paced world, where energy demands are high and schedules are packed, many people find themselves constantly busy. The days can feel long, and it’s common to skip meals. This often leads to the...
Protein is a very important nutrient having many functions in maintenance and health of humans at all ages. In young infants and children, it also helps in growth. The various enzymes and hormones have proteins; every...
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...
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 two forms i...
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...
The Western Ghats region of India is home to an incredible variety of plant species, each with its own unique story to tell. One such plant is Kokum, a tree that has captured the attention of many due to its dense...
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...
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...
This poster was made on the theme “Healthy carbs in a balanced diet” for the digital poster contest organized jointly by PFNDAI and Roquette in January 2022.
Prepared by
Aamatulla Y Kapasi
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...
Having understood so much about the chemistry of proteins, it is also important to understand its deficiency and overuse which is very common. Protein deficiency is often interchangeably used with protein depletion and...
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...
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