Proteins are structural and functional components of every living cell. Half the protein in our body is in the form of muscles and rest in bone, cartilage and skin. Proteins are made of amino acids. Essential aminoacids are obtained from proteins in diet like animal foods such as milk ,meat and eggs. Non essential amino acids are synthesised in... Read More
What is a superfood? Superfoods are nutrient powerhouses that pack large doses of antioxidants, polyphenols, vitamins, and minerals. Eating them may reduce the risk of chronic disease, and prolong life, and people who eat more of them are healthier and thinner than those who don’t. But these should be part of a balanced diet for an individual and must not... Read More
Breakfast consumption among children has been associated with higher nutritional adequacy, improved cognitive and academic performance, higher school attendance, and better mood and psychosocial functions compared to breakfast skipping. Furthermore, breakfast consumption has been associated with a lower risk of excess adiposity in both children and adolescents.Children who consume breakfast regularly tend to have higher intakes of total daily... Read More
Ferula assafoetida, popularly known as asafoetida, is a dried gum from the root of various species of Ferula. It is a herb and is also known as devil’s dung, giant fennel, stinking gum, or hing. Asafoetida is strong, pungent , but adds a hint of flavor to dishes. It is native to Afghanistan, and grows in Turkey, Iraq and... Read More
A modified Mediterranean diet having plant foods and unsaturated lipids was associated with a significantly longer life expectancy in apparently healthy elderly people living in nine European countries. Data for participants aged 60 or over at recruitment were included in the EPIC-elderly study. This study aims to identify dietary patterns among elderly Europeans and to investigate the associations of diet... Read More