According to World Health Organisation (WHO) hypertension which is also known as high or raised blood pressure, is a condition in which the blood vessels have persistently raised pressure. Blood […]
Read more ›According to the World Health Organization (WHO) hypertension which is also known as high or raised blood pressure, is a condition in which the blood vessels have persistently raised pressure. […]
Read more ›In a healthy body resides a healthy mind. We all know that health is wealth. Food we consume contributes significantly towards our health. […]
Read more ›The number of people who are overweight and obese has been increasing at an alarming rate globally in the past few decades. A person is categorized under the class of […]
Read more ›Breastfeeding the most normal method of feeing young infants. Breast milk has all the nutrients the infants need for growth and development. Almost all mothers can breastfeed their babies provided […]
Read more ›Scientists found evidence that there are several factors involved in energy metabolism. These factors are essential for proper energy metabolism in the cells. These elements were collectively called B complex […]
Read more ›The role of the immune system is to prevent or limit infection caused by a pathogen. The immune system defends the body from foreign, invading organisms, promoting protective immunity while […]
Read more ›Fats and oils together are called lipids. Lipids are macronutrients which supply energy and they are more energy dense than carbohydrates and proteins. Apart from being fuel for the body, […]
Read more ›Most of us have experienced gas issues at some time or the other. It is a physically uncomfortable and socially embarrassing situation. When one is having a gas problem, they […]
Read more ›Whole grains have a beneficial effect on several chronic diseases. Evidence from research work shows that including dietary whole grains help in the prevention of type 2 diabetes, cardiovascular disease, […]
Read more ›Type 2 diabetes mellitus is one of the most common diseases in the world. The reason why a person becomes afflicted with Type 2 Diabetes is complex and is associated […]
Read more ›Quinoa (Chenopodium quinoa Willd) was believed to be a sacred grain. It is a pseudocereal and has been around for about 5000 years. It has been used as food grain and also […]
Read more ›Vegetables are a good source of micronutrients, dietary fibre and phytochemicals. Micronutrients, vitamins and minerals are needed for using macronutrients (carbohydrate, protein and fat) efficiently in the body. Dietary fibre […]
Read more ›Iron is one of the most important minerals found in the body. Though there is less than 5 grams which is as much as a teaspoon of iron in the […]
Read more ›Carbohydrates are organic compounds made up of carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen. They contain two atoms of hydrogen for each atom of oxygen in the same ratio as water. Carbohydrate essentially […]
Read more ›Food additives are substances added to foods to enhance certain properties or to perform particular functions. Substances known as food additives are added to food to maintain or improve specific […]
Read more ›Fenugreek (Trigonellafeonum-graecum L.) is an annual dicotyledon leguminous crop. It is used both as spice and herb. Fenugreek’s origin is from Eastern Europe and parts of Asia and now it […]
Read more ›Chia seeds are ancient grains which have suddenly become very popular in recent times. We see chia seeds being added to smoothies, juices, yogurt, oats and so on. Why have […]
Read more ›Breastfeeding is the most normal method of feeding young infants. Breast milk has all the nutrients infants need for growth and development. Almost all mothers can breastfeed their babies provided […]
Read more ›Atherosclerosis is a condition in which there is a build-up of plaque in the arteries. It is a process of the build-up of plaque and clogs the arteries that are […]
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