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20.05.2019
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The Modern Indian Working Woman – Scoring Low on Nutrition!
It is 8 a.m. and Khusboo’s eyes are fixed on her mobile phone. She is anticipating an email. She has requested her boss to allow her to work from home today and is eagerly waiting for his reply. Khusboo works in an international organization and is considered as an extremely valuable asset to the...
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20.05.2019
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How can vegetarians get enough protein?
Protein is a necessary component in the diet. It plays a vital role in the growth and repair of tissues, provides structure in the form of collagen, and maintains fluid and pH balance. Protein is made up of amino acids and is divided into two categories: complete and incomplete. Complete proteins...
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20.05.2019
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What Exactly Are Refined Carbs?
The phrase “refined carbs” pops up in a lot of conversations about food and nutrition, generally in a negative way. You may have been advised to stay far away from them—by your doctor, a friend, the internet—but you’re still a little fuzzy on what they are, actually. What technically...
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18.05.2019
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Processed Foods, Regardless Of Nutrition, Still Cause Weight Gain
You probably already had a feeling you should skip the vending machine for an afternoon snack. But it turns out ultra-processed foods are even worse than we already thought. A new study, out in Cell Metabolism, shows these foods cause weight gain even when they don’t have more fat, sugar, or...
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18.05.2019
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separating nutrition facts from fiction
#1 MYTH: USING NATURAL SUGARS IN PLACE OF ORDINARY SUGAR IS HEALTHY FACT: Sugar is sugar. It doesn`t matter what you call it. Honey, agave, maple syrup, are all code words for sugar. You may benefit from scant amounts of a few extra vitamins or minerals in certain sweeteners, but make no mistake,...
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