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...
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...
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...
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...
Traditionally snacking has been an inherent characteristic of Indian cuisine which provides instant flavors and energy between the main courses. However, what if this simple activity of consumption is taken...
In today’s fast-paced world, maintaining a balanced diet can feel like an uphill battle. With long working hours, endless to-do lists, and the growing need for convenient meal options that fit into hectic...
In an era where health and wellness have taken center stage, the focus on nutrition has never been more critical. The quest for a healthier future is intricately linked to the development of smart and...
Milk and dairy products play an important role in healthy, balance diet for everyone. It supports development at each stage of life, beginning with pregnancy and continuing through infancy, early childhood...
Malnutrition includes both undernutrition and overnutrition, affecting millions of people globally. Even if it comprises both, for Indians undernutrition is the main cause of concern. It presents as...
Proper nutrition is necessary for satisfying all the nutrient requirements of the body to carry out various functions. These may be metabolism of food, various activities carried out by the body including...
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...
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...
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...
Protein is needed by body every day although requirement may differ from age to age, and gender wise, as well as for persons with different physical activity. Infants require highest amount of proteins per kg of their...
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...
As previously seen in an earlier article glycemic index is a double edged sword. You cannot completely disregard it and you cannot solely rely on it to categorize foods as healthy. Although the glycemic index exhibits...
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