Health Benefits of Kiwi Fruit
Kiwi fruit is becoming popular day by day, and there are several reasons behind it. Even though its a small fruit, Kiwis are rich in Vitamin C and potassium and other vital nutrients. The major health benefits of Kiwi fruits include boosting our immune system, lowering the blood pressure, and preventing cardiovascular diseases. This article […]
So, you think you know what a “Balanced Diet” is and how to choose healthy food?
The word meaning of malnutrition is “lack of proper nutrition by not eating enough food”. The word to emphasise here is “enough” and most of the people misinterpret the meaning of malnutrition as “not eating at all”. A person who eats three large meals a day could be suffering from malnutrition and he/she might not […]
Understanding Fats and Fatty Acids
The supermarkets are heaving with numerous types of cooking oils and we the consumers are more confused than ever before. All these cooking oils are made up of chemical units called as “fatty acids” which determines the properties of the oil. Cooking oils, meat and dairy products are not the only source of fats that […]
Leptospirosis – All you need to know!
Leptospirosis or Weils disease is an animal infection caused by a group of bacteria called as “spirocheates”. Rodents and rats are the major reservoirs of the disease and human infections occurs when they come in contact with these infected animals. Human leptospirosis manifests in many forms are widely varied ranging from mild fever to severe […]
Vitamin C – Functions, Sources, Deficiency and Treatment
Vitamin C is a water-soluble vitamin which is absolutely essential for the normal development and functioning of several parts of the human body. It is required in the formation of bones, muscles, blood vessels, and gums. The natural sources of Vitamin C includes citrus fruits and vegetables. In this article we will learn the functions […]
Harmful effects of Cigarette Smoking
Smoking cigarettes or other tobacco products has harmful effects on almost all parts of the human body. Those who inhale the smoke emitted from an active smoker, children living in the vicinity of a chronic smoker, are also at the risk of developing dangerous diseases due to the toxins present in cigarette smoke. It is […]
Kyasanur Forest Disease (KFD) or Monkey Disease
Kyasanur Forest Disease (KFD) or Monkey disease was creating regular headlines in all newspapers in the northern parts of Kerala, India very recently. If you are planning to visit these areas and want to learn more about the disease including the steps to prevent the potentially fatal disease, you should read this article. Kyasanur Forest […]