Many of us usually shop for the non-perishable groceries once or twice in a month and the perishable products like fruits and vegetables once or twice a week. Buying and storing up for the inventory plays a very important role in planning the regular meal and how nutritionally rich and diverse the meals will be […]
Human body is made up of various complex processes. Every organ has its own functions to perform. There are a number of glands in the body which secrete various chemical substances called hormones which regulate different vital processes in the body ranging from metabolism, sugar synthesis, reproductive health and so on. We often hear about […]
A Support Group is a group of People with common experiences or concerns who provide each other with Encouragement, Comfort, and Advice. The concept of a support group has proven to be quite beneficial in keeping individuals aligned to their goal and showed better results. Considering the current scenario of pandemic outbreak it becomes all […]
India is increasingly facing the burden of metabolic and lifestyle disorders like obesity, diabetes, cardiac issues and so on and a holistic approach by the corporate towards the health of employees can greatly influence their overall well-being. Holistic approach towards employee wellness can improve habits, increase productivity and also boost employee engagement resulting in overall […]
What is Food Combination? Certain foods when combined together provides best of the nutritional value and are termed as the technique of food combination. Macronutrients like carbohydrates, proteins and fats get absorbed in the body to almost around 90% but same is not the case with vitamins and minerals. Few food combinations can be the […]
Covid-19 or the coronavirus pandemic has changed the way of life and the regularities completely making it take a turn. The old normal of going to regular work, attending social events, dining out or having get-together have completely changed to the new normal of working from home, social distancing and having video calls. This has […]
Curry leaves or widely called as Kadi Patta as called in India are leaves of the curry tree, Murraya koenigii are native to India and Sri Lanka. They are used in a variety of curry or rice preparations especially in the Southern parts of India. But did you know they have enormous nutritional and medicinal […]
Nutrients are building blocks of our body. Macro and micronutrients play a variety of roles starting from metabolizing and providing energy, formation of blood cells, bones and muscles to providing immunity to fight diseases and many more. Nutritional requirement of every individual varies depending on factors like age, sex, medical conditions and physical activity. Most […]
Safe and hygienic food is as important as nutritious food. Food mishandling can make food unfit for consumption due to various reasons like contamination, spoilage or adulteration. The second World Food Safety Day (WFSD) will be celebrated on 7 June 2020, to draw attention and inspire action to help prevent, detect and manage foodborne risks, […]
As per WHO, in the current pandemic of Covid-19, recent research has proven that smokers are at a higher risk of severe health implications because of impaired lung function. Tobacco kills more than 1 million people in India which is 9.5% of all deaths. The most common way tobacco kills is by Cardiovascular diseases – […]