A balanced diet is expected to include a wide variety from each of the food groups in appropriate quantities to provide all nutrients in recommended amounts to keep the consumer in a state of good health. Practically it...

Physical activity or exercise is being recognised by more people as an essential part of our lifestyle. Earlier we used to travel less by vehicles or escalators and used to have walks not only to reach our destinations...

Having understood about carbohydrates, another part of carbohydrates which forms an important part in nutrition is dietary fibre. Dietary fibre is defined as components of plant foods, resistant to digestion by the...

Recently, the health industry’s focus has now somewhat shifted from the nutrients to the source of the nutrients. For example, a diet high in plant proteins is considered healthier than a generally high protein diet...

India is a diverse country of heritage and culture. With various cultures, comes a variety of rituals, festivals, and cuisines. Traditional cuisines are a real treasure of culinary history because of their diversity...

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...