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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Medical Reviewed by Dr. Shanmukha Priya, M.Phil and Ph.D. in Food Science and NutritionFor 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 […]
Medical Reviewed by Dr. Shunmukha Priya, Ph.D. in Food Science and NutritionHumans have adopted the practice of fasting since time immemorial and religious fastings are a classic example of this. Many scientists and experts in the past have come up with various fasting methods too. Over time, with the help of several studies and results, […]
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, […]
Medical Reviewed by Sindhu Vas,Post Graduate in Nutrition and Food scienceA 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 impact […]
Medically reviewed by Darshita Thakkar, Nutrition Training and Quality Manager for PAN India Remember those days you were extra cranky and grumpy because you had skipped your breakfast that morning? Or those days when you have gone to bed empty stomach only to toss and turn throughout the night? It is common knowledge that what we eat […]
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. […]
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 […]
Have you ever found yourself scrambling through the kitchen several times within the same hour in search for something snacky? Don’t worry, you are not the only one. Sometimes we eat more than what we are supposed to and keep eating even though we are not hungry. This situation is commonly referred to as overeating. Table […]
Are you trying to lose weight but no matter how much you maintain your diet and exercise it still doesn’t work? Your genes might be the ones to blame. In any case, sorry not! this article is for you. So How Are Genetics and Weight Loss Interrelated? While there are hundreds of genes that affect […]