Processed Food and its Effect on Your Health

Processed Food What is Processed Food? The term ‘processed food’ applies to any food that has been changed from its natural state in some way, either for safety reasons or convenience. Some foods need processing to make them safe, such as milk, which needs to be pasteurized to remove harmful bacteria. Other foods need processing to make them suitable for use, such         Read More …

Drug Administration: Know the Effect of Time on your drugs

Drug Administration Many medicines are prescribed to be taken in accordance with your food timings. Because the time you take your food and medicines is very much linked with efficacy and absorption of the drug. Drug Absorption Drug absorption is the movement of a drug into the bloodstream after administration. A number of other factors may affect the absorption and bioavailability (the         Read More …

Difference Between Tofu and Paneer and their Health Benefit

Tofu and paneer Difference Between Tofu and Paneer No introduction needed for the food item paneer in India. Paneer and tofu are similar in appearance, but they are very different in taste, nutrition, fat content and ingredients. What is Paneer? Paneer is also known as ‘cottage cheese’ made from coagulated buffalo milk (paneer can be made from cow’s milk but commercial preparation often         Read More …

How to Select Best Oil for Cooking

Best Oil for Cooking The human body needs dietary fats for proper health and nutrition but there exists a lot of confusion regarding the best oil for cooking in India. Whether it is salad, starter or a main course, you need oil for preparation. We cannot avoid oil while cooking any dish. But choosing the right cooking oil can save you from heart diseases,         Read More …

Know Why to say Yes to Brown Rice over White Rice

Know Why to say Yes to Brown Rice over White Rice What is Brown Rice? Brown rice is the whole grain with just the first outer layer (husk or hull) removed through milling. It retains its fiber and germ which contains vital nutrients. How does it differ from White Rice? White rice is brown rice that has been milled to remove the bran and much of the germ, reducing fiber and         Read More …