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Amino Acid are building blocks of proteins. Each amino acid contains a carboxyl group(COOH) or an acidic group and an amino (NH2) group or a basic group.The basic amino acid structure is R-CH(NH2)-COOH. Amino acids consist of the following elements: Continue reading Amino acids
Vitamin E (Tocopherol) Chemically vitamin E designates the group of compounds (tocol and tocotrienol derivatives) which exhibits qualitatively the biological activity of alpha tocopherol. Chemical characterstics of vitamin E Biological activity associated with vitaminE is exhibited by four compounds designated Continue reading Vitamin E
Coconut oil is a fat consisting of about 90% saturated fat. Fats are classified as short-, medium- or long-chain based on the number of carbon molecules they contain. Nearly two-thirds of the saturated fat in coconut oil consists of medium-chain Continue reading Coconut Oil
Omega-3 fatty acids are considered essential fatty acids. They are essential to human health but cannot be manufactured by the body. For this reason, omega-3 fatty acids must be obtained from food.Also known as polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFAs), omega-3 fatty Continue reading Fish and Omega-3
Hexoses of physiologic importance D-Glucose – is present in fruit juices, obtained by hydrolysis of starch, canesugar, maltose, and lactose. It is the “sugar†of the body.The sugar carried by the blood and the principal sugar used by the tissues. Continue reading Physiological importance of monosaccharides (simple carbohydrates)
Ingredients Potatoes, boiled , peeled & mashed -2 Amchor mango powder – 1 1/2 tsp. Garam , masala powder – 1/2 tsp. Green chillies , finely chopped – 2 Ginger -garlic paste – 1/2 tsp. Chopped coriander leaves – 1 Continue reading Vegetable Cutlets
Ingredients Potatoes (medium size) – 6 to 8 (half boiled) Green chillies (finely chopped) – 4 Onion (finely chopped) – 2 Tomatoes (finely chopped) – 2 Coriander (finely chopped) – 1 cup Ginger garlic paste – 1 tbsp Garam masala Continue reading Stuffed Potatoes
Fluorosis is a chronic disease resulting from the accumulation of toxic levels of the mineral fluorine in the teeth and bones. It is a crippling disease characterized by bone overgrowth, brittle bones, stiff joints, weakness, weight loss and anemia. Mottling Continue reading Fluorosis
Garlic has long been considered a herbal "wonder drug". It has been known to prevent everything from the common cold and flu .It has been used extensively in herbal medicine(phytotherapy, sometimes spelt phitotherapy). Raw garlic is used by some to Continue reading Nutritional facts of Garlic
Ingredients 1 cup Green Gram (split) Onion for garnishing(chopped) Green Chilies for garnishing(chopped) Cilantro for garnishing(chopped) ¼ tsp. Cumin Seeds Salt to taste  Oil for frying Method Soak dal for about 4 hrs.  Grind dal with salt and water into Continue reading Moong Dal Dosa