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Ginger has been known to be very effective in alleviating symptoms of gastrointestinal distress. In herbal medicine, ginger is regarded as an excellent carminative(a substance which promotes the elimination of intestinal gas) and intestinal spasmolytic (a substance which relaxes and Continue reading Ginger – a wonder herb
Flax (also known as Common Flax or Linseed) is a member of the genus Linum in the family Linaceae. Flax is grown both for its seed and for its fibres.Flaxseed is also known as linseed. Flaxseeds are known as San, Continue reading What are Flaxseeds
Adipose tissue In anatomy, adipose tissue or fat is loose connective tissue composed of adipocytes. Its main role is to store energy in the form of fatAdipose tissue is specialized connective tissue that functions as the major storage site for Continue reading Adipose Tissue
Body size – Larger people have high BMR. A weight difference of about 10 kg may affect BMR by 123 Kcal in adult men or women. Body composition-Adipose tissue has lower metabolic rate than the fat free or lean body Continue reading Factors influencing Basal Metabolic Rate (BMR)
A vegetarian diet consists of foods of plant origin only, and no meat, fish, eggs or animal products. There are four types of vegetarians: Ovolactovegetarians – Diet consists of plant foods, along with eggs ,milk and milk products. Lactovegetarians – Continue reading Vegetarian Diets
Typhoid Fever Is an infectious disease caused by a bacteria Salmonella typhosa. The infection is transmitted through the faecal-oral route i.e. by consumption of food, water or milk contaminated with intestinal contents. Duration of fever Antibiotic therapy has shortened the Continue reading Typhoid
The nine major oilseeds cultivated in India are groundnut, mustard/rapeseed,sesame, safflower, linseed, niger seed, castor seed, soybean and sunflower. Coconut is the most important source of edible oil amongst plantation crops, while in non-conventional oils, rice bran oil and cottonseed Continue reading Major Oilseeds
Tofu, also known as soybean curd, is a soft, cheese-like food made by curdling fresh hot soymilk with a coagulant. Traditionally, the curdling agent used to make tofu is nigari, a compound found in natural ocean water, or calcium sulfate, Continue reading About Tofu
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Soy yogurt is yogurt prepared using soy milk, yogurt bacteria, mainly Lactobacillus bulgaricus and Streptococcus thermophilus and sometimes additional sweetener, like fructose, glucose, honey or raw sugar . It is one of the best alternatives to dairy yogurt for people Continue reading Benefits of Soy Curd