Medically reviewed by Ashwathy V. Pillai, Postgraduate Degree in Dietetics & Applied Nutrition Why are berries, dark chocolate and leafy greens considered excellent for health? Simply because they are full of antioxidants. These foods protect your body from external and internal pollutants. So what are antioxidants ? They are a class of molecule that includes nutrients like vitamin A, […]
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This is that part of the year where people come together to share their joy and happiness with their near and dear ones and indulge themselves in merry making. Every nook and corner of the world has been decked up in the Christmas glory and it almost lingers for at least a week after. Christmas […]
Medical Reviewed by Ashwathy V. Pillai, Postgraduate Degree in Dietetics & Applied NutritionA Vegan Diet comprises of only plant based foods such as vegetables, fruits, grains and nuts and excludes all animal products including dairy, honey, gelatin and eggs Vegans are those who strictly follow this diet. Veganism is almost a way of life for those […]
Medically reviewed by Darshita Thakkar, Nutrition Training and Quality Manager for PAN India Health benefits of Garlic are always known to us. If you flip the pages of mankind history, you will find pieces of evidence of how Garlic had been immensely important in medical applications. In many world cultures, Garlic is considered to be very crucial […]
Italian Style Mushroom, Broccoli Hung Curd Salad! When in doubt, top it with curd! This ecstatic salad has appetising vegetables like broccoli and mushrooms and to top it all hung curd blends in superiorly. This gives a flavoursome taste of healthy vegetables along with the nutritional values of yogurt. Give yourself the best of […]
Red Pumpkin Soup Recipe Are you bored of the usual tomato soup, vegetable soup or chicken soup? If yes, then this red pumpkin soup is surely going to impress you. Red Pumpkin Soup is a delicious continental recipe served as a side dish. The hearty crunch of pumpkinseed adds a wonderful contrast to this […]
Moong dal sprouts are called wonder food due to its rich nutrient and variety of benefits both in its raw or cooked form. Sprouts are a super healthy addition to our daily meals and Moong Dal Sprouts definitely fit the bill quite effectively. It is low in calories, have fiber and Vitamin B, and deliver […]
Medical Reviewed by Ashwathy V. Pillai, Postgraduate Degree in Dietetics & Applied NutritionBoring porridge for breakfast? A big NO right? Wrong. If you eat the right kind then it’s healthy and tasty. We are talking about nuts and muesli porridge – with the right dose of fiber, carbs, energy and a mouthful of taste. We […]
Medical Reviewed by Ashwathy V. Pillai, Postgraduate Degree in Dietetics & Applied NutritionGluten is a substance which keeps grains together and gives our food the shape they have, in layman’s terms. A protein composite found in eat and related grains, including barley and rye. Gluten gives elasticity to dough, helping it rise and maintaining its […]
Medical Reviewed by ASHWATHY V. PILLAI, Postgraduate Degree in Dietetics & Applied NutritionYou probably already know that having soup is healthy, But did you know that souping or soup cleanse is a popular way of losing weight? Make soup should part of your daily diet. So why are we going gaga over having soup daily? […]