A Support to Strengthen our Food Ecosystem
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
Dahi or curd is the product obtained from pasteurized or boiled milk by souring, natural, or otherwise, by a harmless lactic acid or other bacterial culture. Dahi may contain additional …
Nutritive value of curd & it’s beneficial for stomach health Read More
Ginger is one of India’s most important spices and has been used in Asia for a long time. It was one of the first spices from the East to be …
Ginger is an excellent remedy for coughs & cold Read More
In scientific studies, large doses of garlic are noted to be beneficial, causing a decrease in blood lipids and glucose and an increase in clot dissolution (fibrinolytic). Garlic also have …
Garlic is rich with antioxidants and has heart protective benefits Read More
Fenugreek Seeds Fenugreek (Trigonella foenum graecum) is a common herb (Sanskrit – Mathika; Hindi and Gujarati – Methi; Telugu – Mentikoora; Malayalam – Uluba). Its seeds are commonly used as …
Why Fenugreek Seeds are important in the management of Diabetes Read More