The recent technological advancements have encompassed all fields including food and nutrition. In this regard, the 21st century has witnessed developments which were unthinkable and unheard of earlier.One such incredible scientific invention in the field of nutrition has been GMO which stands for genetically modified food. But the question arises whether the consumption of this […]
The 21st century is the age of fast foods and unhealthy dietary habits. The nutrition and the nourishment that people get nowadays due to their poor eating habits is far less than the recommended levels or what people used to get earlier before the introduction of these fast foods into the markets. Binge-eating and fast […]
For the effective diagnosis and treatment of various medical conditions, it is extremely essential that we are able to properly gauge the nature of the functioning of the human body system and it's various constituents and components. This study has indeed got a very vast scope which is explored by the various branches of medical […]
Nowadays, binge-eating on unhealthy fast foods have become way too common. The unhealthy cravings to satisfy our taste buds seem to have taken precedence over our health. One particularly nutritious and healthy eating option which we often tend to miss out on these days are vegetables. Deficiency of vegetables in our diet which contain essential […]
Nowadays our lives have become so fast-paced and hectic that we are hardly able to find any leisure time for ourselves. In our relentless pursuits for material interests very often we end up ignoring the one thing which is most important and the one which really matters-our health. In our hurry to get to work […]
Smoking, as we all know is a bad habit which is so enormously damaging to our health that it is a habit which is best totally avoided than to get addicted to and later quit. The ill effects of smoking are many and no matter how you smoke, whether it is through a cigarette or […]
Who doesn't know smoking cigarette is bad, but do you know it harms nearly every organ of your body. World Health Organization (WHO) says smoking and smokeless tobacco killing nearly 6 million people worldwide which mean one death every 6 seconds each year. Smoking tobacco is the second leading cause of death and fourth leading […]
There are two kinds of fiber: soluble and insoluble. Insoluble dietary fiber (IDF). Adds bulk to the stool, which helps in easy passage through the digestive system , and helps in relieving constipation. It balances the pH in the intestines and helps prevent colon cancer. Most common sources are seeds, nuts, dark green leafy vegetables, and […]
Obesity is the salient cause of ill health worldwide & it has exploded in India these days, the incidence is greater in urban areas. A LANCET study shows, women are more affected than men. Obesity among children and adolescents are also rising gradually. It’s facile gaining weight, but hard to lose. If you look at its prevalence […]
When you’re cooking at a high heat, you want to use oils that are stable and don’t oxidize or go rancid easily. When oils undergo oxidation, they react with oxygen to form free radicals and harmful compounds that you definitely don’t want to be consuming. The most important factor in determining an oil’s resistance to oxidation and […]
