Medically reviewed by Dr. Shunmukha Priya, Ph.D. in Food Science and Nutrition The B12 Vitamin, also known as Cyanocobalamin, is a water-soluble vitamin that nourishes the body’s nerve and blood cells and helps in making of the DNA, the genetic material present in all cells. B12 also prevents a type of anaemia called the Megaloblastic anaemia that […]
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Medically reviewed by Dr. Shunmukha Priya, Ph.D. in Food Science and Nutrition For healthy and strong bones, it is very important to have enough Vitamin D in the body. Vitamin D is a fat-soluble vitamin helps the body to absorb calcium and protects bones from turning brittle. It also plays a vital role in boosting the body’s […]
Medically reviewed by Spandana Nagulapally, Masters in Clinical Nutrition and Dietetics A diabetes diet is one of the most searched questions! Do you know why? It is because of the increasing prevalence of this life-threatening metabolic disorder. Diabetes is one of the most threatening disorders which is spreading at an alarming rate. In the last three decades, […]
Medically Reviewed by Sindhu Vas – Post Graduate in Nutrition and Food science A good weight loss journey starts with the right food. And if you look in your kitchen closely, you will find the foods that will benefit you the most. Every food has something to offer and two such foods that can have a positive […]
Rigorous workout regimes can be tiring. To regain your energy and to replenish the calories burned, it is very important to include nutritious meal post your workout. It is important to understand that physical exercises and post workout meal are a package and one cannot be effective without the other. Here we list you the […]
It is not rare to have heard people say that early dinner is one of the best approaches to lose weight and so is with late breakfast; if this is reality or a myth, it’s hard to say. In fact you cannot predict how every human body works, as they are different from each other. […]
Medically reviewed by Ashwathy V. Pillai, Postgraduate Degree in Dietetics & Applied Nutrition Indeed, the concept of health and wellbeing in modern times has gained popularity among professionals and non-professionals alike. With the rise of advertorial indulgence, several novices have come up with their curious health mantras to help people cope with the pressures of modern living. […]
Most Indian houses are known to have at least one basil (tulsi) plant. The holy basil has numerous benefits such as helping with nausea, common cold, fever along with menstrual cramps and even diabetes. It has become a major ingredient in many Indian, Italian and Mediterranean cuisines because of its garnishing properties, nutrients, high vitamin […]
Stale food is often known to have a negative effect on health. In fact, food kept over 12 hours shouldn’t be consumed at all as it could cause food poisoning. Yes, in the general sense stale food lacks the nutritious ingredients that are necessary for a healthy body, but many food types including Baasi Roti […]
Medically reviewed by Darshita Thakkar, Nutrition Training and Quality Manager for PAN India Cucumbers often remind us of our days at the spa, but as you might already know, cucumbers have various other benefits in addition to soothing your eyes during a facial. One of these is its ability to make you lose weight effectively without hassle. […]