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Carbohydrates are energy yielding substances which include starch, glucose,sugar, cane sugar,grain foods, roots and tubers.The carbohydrates derived from cereals are chief source of energy in the Indian diets. 1 gram of carbohydrates yield 4.0 calories in the body. Chemical composition Continue reading Carbohydrates
A vitamin is a vital substance. It is needed in very small quantity for growth and good health.They are vital body regulators. It is a name given to a group of potent organic compounds which are not carbohydrates, proteins or Continue reading Introduction to Vitamins
Ingredients Chicken-450g cut into small pieces Corn Flour-2 tbsp. All Purpose Flour- 2 tbsp Egg- 1 Salt- 1/2 tsp Ground Black Pepper- 1/2 tsp. Sliced Onion -1 large Green Chili- 8 sliced Red Chili Powder-1/2 tsp. Soya Sauce- 2 tbsp. Continue reading Chilli Chicken
Overweight-refers to a person 10-20%in excess of ideal body weight. Obesity- is a condition of excess body weight,i.e., when a person is 20% or more above the ideal body weight. Overweight and obesity are therefore relative terms but not synonyms. Continue reading Overweight
Junk food is a term describing food that is perceived to be unhealthy or having poor nutritional value, according to Food Standards Agency. Junk food is lollies, soft drink, potato chips, hot chips, ice cream, and hamburgers, hot dogs and Continue reading Junk Food
Most natural carbohydrates are polysaccharides. Like oligosaccharides, polysaccharides are also complex carbohydrates.Starch is the main polysaccharide used by plants to store glucose and is the most common form of edible polysaccharide. Starch When humans eat starch, an enzyme called amylase Continue reading Polysaccharides
Ingredients Curd-1 cup Boondi – 25 g Roasted Cumin(jeera) powder -1/2tsp. salt to taste Red chili powder to taste Rock salt(kala namak) -1/4 tsp. Finely Chopped coriander Preparation Stir the curd with hand mixer(mathani). Add boondi and mix gently. If Continue reading Boondi Raita
Iron needs during pregnancy includes basal iron requirements of the woman and additonal requirements of pregnancy. Increased iron during pregnancy is necessary for : For foetal growth Expansion of maternal tissues including the red cell mass Iron content of placenta Continue reading Pregnancy and iron needs
Basic principles of Ayurveda, the six tastes According to Ayurveda, there are six tastes, each of which should be included in a balanced diet.Each of these six tastes have specific actions upon the three biological humours, or doshas Vata, Pitta Continue reading Ayurveda
Pregnancy is a demanding physiological state. .Pregnant woman should eat a variety of foods to make sure that her own nutritional needs as well as those of the growing fetus are met. There is no particular need to modify the Continue reading What to eat when pregnant