Medically reviewed by Dr. Shunmukha Priya, Ph.D. in Food Science and Nutrition On Sunday, Aug 30, 2020, In his monthly radio programme called “Mann Ki Baat”, Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced September as “National Nutrition Month”. He urged that the school should not just focus on the regular subjects but also make their students aware of the […]
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Our immune system is a shield that is at work round the clock, fighting the germs, viruses, and all other detrimental foreign substances that enter our body one way or the other. These foreign substances that are harmful to our health are called antigens. Our immune system makes antibodies (aka immunoglobulins) to fight or keep […]
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Medically reviewed by Darshita Thakkar, Masters in Clinical Nutrition Humans across the globe, in general, are concerned about their body image and weight at least once. The steady rise in obesity has only added to this concern. Excessive intake of junk food, lack of physical exercises and sedentary lifestyle are majorly responsible for this obesity menace. This […]
Medically reviewed by Dr. Shunmukha Priya, Ph.D. in Food Science and Nutrition Vitamin E or Tocopherol is a critical vitamin with antioxidant properties that dissolves in fat. It is a crucial nutrient for proper health. It is readily available in a variety of supplements and foods. The most effective way in which you can consume this vitamin […]
Medically Reviewed by Sindhu Vas – Post Graduate in Nutrition and Food science Do you feel hungry all the time? Are you feeling the urge to raid your kitchen every now & then to satisfy your sudden hunger pangs? Do you often feel hungry during the late-night hours in spite of having a sumptuous dinner? If your […]
Medically reviewed by Dr. Shunmukha Priya, Ph.D. in Food Science and Nutrition The scientific discoveries have enriched the established discipline of medicine in general health care by the use of various medications including antibiotics. But the conventional Ayurveda has for centuries advocated the use of common fruits, vegetables, and spices, singly or in combination as […]
Medically reviewed by Darshita Thakkar, Masters in Clinical Nutrition To lead a healthy lifestyle, eating meals during regular intervals is very important. Regular eating comes with three main meals and two small meals. When we say small meals, it is usually a mid-morning snack, a mid-noon snack and an evening snack. When mid-morning snack should be eaten […]
Medically reviewed by Darshita Thakkar, Masters in Clinical Nutrition A healthy and wholesome diet should definitely include fruits. Fruits are fibre-rich, they are the best source of antioxidants and one can find vitamins, minerals and various other micronutrients in fruits. But how many of us eat fruits according to our environment? We are sure many would not […]
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 […]