A Support to Strengthen our Food Ecosystem
Eggs are a rich source of all nutrients except ascorbic acid. Egg proteins have the highest nutritive quality as compared to any dietary protein, and therefore, it is used as …
Eggs are an excellent source of high quality protein Read More
Fish contain Omega-3 fatty (polyunsaturated) acids, which are known to protect against cardiovascular diseases. Fish is an abundant source of long chain n-3 PUFA. These fatty acids decrease the fibrinogen …
Fish is rich source of Omega-3 fatty (polyunsaturated) acids Read More
These are accessory foods mainly used for flavouring food preparation to improve their palatability. These are used in small amounts and their contribution to nutrient intake is very limited. Some …
Spices contain several pharmacologically active substances Read More
Pulses (or legumes as they are also called) are rich source of protein in our diets. In a vegetarian diet or a diet containing low amounts of animal foods, they …
Pulses are rich source of Protein Read More
The major cereals and millets consumed in India are rice, wheat (cereals), jowar, bajra, ragi (millets). In recent years, the production and consumption of maize has also increased. These grains …
Cereals & Millets are rich in minerals and dietary fibre Read More
Nutrients that we obtain through food have vital effects on physical growth and development, maintenance of normal body function, physical activity and health. Nutritious food is, thus needed to sustain …
A balanced diet is one which provides all the nutrients in required amounts and proper proportions Read More
Nutritive Value per 100 g of Watermelon Moisture (%) : 95.8Energy (Kcal) : 16Protein (g) : 0.2Fat (g) : 0.2Crude Fibre (g) : 0.2Vitamin C (mg) : 1Minerals (g) : …
Watermelon juice makes an excellent refreshing and cooling beverages Read More
Nutritive Value per 100 g of Muskmelon Moisture (%) : 95.2Energy (kcal) : 17Protein (g) : 0.3Fat (g) : 0.2Crude Fibre (g) : 0.4Carotene (µg) : 169Vitamin C (mg) : …
Muskmelon is famous for it’s typical musk like flavour Read More
Nutritive Value per 100 g of Ripe Mango Energy (Kcal) : 74Fibre (g) : 0.7Calcium (mg) : 14Iron (mg) : 1.3Carotene (µg) : 2743Vitamin C (mg) : 16 The unique …
Mangoes are an excellent source of carotene (pro-vitamin A) Read More
Nutritive Value per 100 g of Jamun Energy (Kcal) : 62Iron (mg) : 1.2Calcium (mg) : 15Phosphorus (mg) : 15Vitamin C (mg) : 18Folic acid (mg) : 3Carotene (µg) : …
Jamun is believed to be of special use in the treatment of diabetes Read More