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Food preservatives are added in the food to increase the shelf life of the product as well as to preserve the aroma, taste and flavour of the food. Food preservation is a method which has been in use traditionally to prevent the spoilage and growth of micro-organisms. Since primeval times salt, sugar and vinegar have been in use as natural food preservatives. Some of the methods commonly used to preserve food is dehydration, refrigeration, freezing, boiling, pickling and smoking. These methods and natural preservatives have   proven to be effective in preserving the food and preventing the microbial spoilage. These...

Sickle cell anaemia is a condition caused due to a genetic defect in RBCs (Red Blood Cells) of haemoglobin. Normally, RBCs are disc shaped which allows them to travel easily even through the smallest blood vessels. However, when RBCs become defective , they become crescent shaped resembling a sickle. This enables them to get trapped in small vessels and blocks blood from reaching different parts of the body. Symptoms of sickle cell anaemia There are multiple types of sickle cell anaemia  and can be seen in babies at an early stage of about four months. Excessive fatigue Swelling and pain...

When it comes to building muscles, one of the most talked about nutrient is protein. Fitness lovers especially strength athletes like bodybuilders, weightlifters often tend to overlook carbohydrates which is also an essential nutrient to build muscles. Strength athletes usually have high protein requirements and have to consume a protein-rich diet along with a proper workout and rest to achieve their desired physique. Agreed that protein are the building blocks of muscles but it is also a fact that consuming excess protein is of no use. Our body has a daily protein requirement and once fulfilled, the extra protein will...

Birch water is a tab which is tapped from the trees of Birch, mainly Betula pendula and Betula pubescens. It is popularly consumed in countries like US, Europe and China due to its promising health benefits. It is a nutritional drink and is also commonly used in many skincare products. When birch water is tapped, it is clear, colourless but slightly sweet. Though it is also commercially available in many flavours which might contain some added sugars. It is also used as a natural probiotic, and post-fermentation. Let us get to know some of the reasons why Birch water is...

Magnesium is one of the important mineral or electrolyte required by our body. It is widely known that magnesium is required for about 300 biochemical reactions taking place in our body. It is present all our body including bones, muscles, tissues and body fluids. As per ICMR RDA 2010, an average adult man needs 340 mg and woman needs 310 mg magnesium per day. Magnesium is found in various foods like beans, amaranth, nuts, seeds, spinach, oats, banana, fish, yoghurt and avocados. Now the question arises that why we need magnesium in our body. Bone strength - Magnesium is one...