A Support to Strengthen our Food Ecosystem
■ Water is the major constituent of the human body. ■ Water is useful to relieve thirst and to meet fluid requirements of the body. Why do we need water? …
It’s important to drink a good amount of water Read More
Quality of Spices Spices form an indispensable part of our cultural food pattern. The term ‘spices’ applies to natural plant or vegetable products or mixtures of these, in whole or …
How do spices make food more flavorful and appealing? Read More
Vegetables provide some vitamins A and C, minerals and fibre in our dietary. They provide a variety of textures and colours, which improves the acceptability and intake of the staple …
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Dietary fibres are plant constituents that are resistant to digestion in the human digestive tract. They consist of cellulose, hemicellulose, pectin, mucilages, gums and lignin. All except lignin are complex …
Adequate intake of dietary fibers are important in daily diet Read More
Dietary fat affects the risk of heart disease through several mechanisms. High intakes of saturated fatty acids increase blood levels of total and LDL cholesterol and accelerate the processes of …
How to reduce fat and maintain good health Read More
The onion (Allium cepa) is a highly significant vegetable and condiment crop widely cultivated across India. Renowned for its distinct flavor, the onion is a pungent edible bulb that enhances …
Onion is rich with calcium, riboflavin, minerals & antioxidants Read More
Potatoes have several health benefits. They are highly alkaline, which helps the body maintain its alkaline balance and can counteract excess acidity (acidosis). Potatoes also dissolve uric acid and prevent …
Potato is excellent source of beneficial micro nutrients Read More
Custard apple is the most famous of the annonas. It is recognised botanically as Annona squamosa. The plant grows to a height of 15 to 20 ft into a small …
Important nutrients in Custard apple Read More
Nutritive value per 100 g of Sapota Energy (kcal) : 98Protein (g) : 0.7Fat (g) : 1.1Carbohydrates (g) : 21.1Crude Fibre (g) : 2.6Minerals (g) : 0.5Calcium (mg) : 28Phosphorus …
Sapota is prized for good pulp of rich flavour & nutrients Read More
Meat (Mutton/Goat meat) is a good source of proteins and fat. The protein content of meat decreases with an increase in fat content. The average protein content of meat ranges …
Meat is rich in good quality protein, and Vitamin – B₁₂ Read More