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 …

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 …

Zero fat is bad for your health! Balance your Diet…

Overall Dietary Needs People are quite conscious about their diet. But they may not be aware of the proportion and quantity of various macro- and micro-nutrients. Major nutrients are carbohydrates, fats and proteins. Micro-nutrients are vitamins, minerals and antioxidants. The picture below shows the ideal break-up for calorie-intake in a normal diet. Persons leading sedentary lifestyle invariably end up taking         Read More …