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1g of fat provides 9 kcal thus being high in calories many people eliminate fats from their diet. Trans fats are the bad type of fats that should be avoided as they negatively impact our health and have no nutritional value. Hydrogenated oils are actually the main source of trans fats in processed foods and thus should be avoided completely. Apart from trans fats, there are unsaturated and saturated fats. • Saturated Fats: Some studies claim that these fats raise blood lipid profile, lower LDL levels, cause inflammation and increase the risk of heart diseases. These fats remain solid at...

Our brain is the control centre of the body. It keeps our lungs breathing, our heart beating and allows us to think, move and feel. There are certain foods that can help you to boost your brain health, concentration and memory. 1. Fatty Fish: Sardines, salmon and trouts are rich sources of omega-3 fatty acids which are a major building block of the brain. They help to improve memory, mood and protect our brain from age-related mental decline. 2. Coffee: The antioxidant and caffeine content helps to boost mood, sharpens concentration and increases alertness. 3. Turmeric: The active ingredient in...

Changing your diet helps to fight off acne issues as unhealthy foods can be a cause for it. Too much secretion of sebum causes acne, and it can be caused by irregular periods, hot and humid weather, stress, genetics, etc. This article talks about foods that cause acne : 1. Milk/Milk Products: Excess milk consumption causes our body to produce high amounts of insulin (therefore, it is known as insulinogenic). It can also cause hormone dense delivery system and acne is directly linked with hormones so to avoid acne issues one should consume milk and milk products within limits. 2....

Pineapple is packed with antioxidants and nutrients that help fight inflammation, boost immunity, aid in digestion and speed up the recovery process. This article focuses on the health benefits of consuming pineapple: • Pineapple is loaded with vitamins and minerals along with good amounts of vitamin C and manganese. • It contains antioxidants that help reduce the risk of chronic diseases like diabetes, heart disease, cancer, etc. Antioxidants help to combat oxidative stress which is defined by too many free radicals in the body. When free radicals interact with the body’s cells it causes damage linked to a weakened immune...

Milk is a rich source of calcium, protein and vitamins like vitamin A and D. These are fat-soluble vitamins and are lost when the fat portion of the milk is removed during processing. Therefore, it has been made a mandatory provision by many countries to add these vitamins back to the milk when they are removed. In India, the deficiency of vitamin A and D is very common and therefore fortification of milk with these vitamins becomes important to fight their deficiencies. Milk is consumed by people of all age groups, thus fortification of milk with these vitamins is a...