The Indian version of Healthy Eating Plate
Are you confused after reading hundreds of articles by nutritionists who recommend you to eat exactly 1200 calories a day? Are you looking for a simpler solution that can help you choose the healthiest food in an easier and a better way? Well, you don’t have to look any further! This article is for you. […]
Can Diabetics Eat Fruits?
“I had a mango yesterday night”, he said suggesting the possible cause for the raised Fasting Blood Sugar (FBS) level. “I usually do not have fruits, but yesterday I had to” he continued as if he had committed a grave mistake. When I told him, “You know something? Diabetics are NOT restricted from eating fruits”, […]
Are you drinking enough Water everyday?
A glass of crystal clear water may look simple to you, but believe me when I say that it is the best bet for your health. You can live without food for several days, but not without water. Everybody knows the importance of drinking adequate water every day, but most of them are not drinking […]
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 […]
Vitamin A – Sources, Deficiency and Prevention
Vitamin A offers several benefits to humans like promoting good eye health, helping us to see in the dark, supporting the growth and remodelling of bones, fighting against infections etc. One of the most important essential vitamins, Vitamin A or Retinol is a “fat soluble” vitamin. This article will deal with the functions and sources […]
Why You Should Think Twice Before Making Noodles?
Who doesn’t love noodles? Nestle’s Maggi Instant noodles has been ruling the Indian market for almost 30 years now and the word “Maggi” has become the synonym of noodles in the Indian kitchens. It is popular among the children as well as the adults all around the country. But when the Food Safety and Standards […]