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Milk and milk products play an important role in the nutritional wellbeing of Indian society as the major population is still vegetarian. Paneer which is prepared by acid coagulation of milk by use of citric acid, alum etc and whey water is removed further by pressing. Paneer, known as cottage cheese, is the soft variety of cheese used as an excellent substitute of meat in culinary dishes or snacks. The fat content in paneer varies depending upon the fat percentage of milk being used to process paneer. The protein content is 16-18% and low level of lactose (2-2.7%). It is...

When it comes to a list of vegetables that are not only packed with nutrients but great tasting as well, Broccoli cannot be overlooked. It is one of the healthiest veggies we have. It belongs to the cruciferous family and provides the best nutrients like vitamin C, K, folic acid, potassium and many more. In this article, we will talk about some of the reasons why broccoli should be included in our daily diet. Anti-Cancer Effect - Broccoli contains antioxidants which act as protectants from the damaging effects of free radicals. These antioxidants also have an anti-cancer effect on our...

Since childhood, we hear about the benefits of milk. We grew up hearing the importance of milk for good health. Unfortunately, some people are unable to digest milk either because of milk allergy or lactose intolerance. Also, vegan people as well do not consume dairy products because of animal origin. In this article, we will discuss some of the healthy non-dairy milk alternatives and how they can be beneficial for our health. Soy Milk - Soy milk is procured from soybeans. They are an excellent and complete source of plant proteins containing all essential amino acids. Soy milk also contains...

Tea tree oil is procured from leaves of tea tree or Melaleuca alternifolia. Tea tree oil is popular for its anti-fungal, anti-bacterial and anti-bacterial properties due to the presence of many compounds like terpinen-4-ol. Let’s discuss some of the benefits and uses of this multi-purpose oil. Tea tree oil can be used to sanitise hands naturally. Multiple clinical trials have shown that this oil has the potential to kill certain microbes like E.coli, S. pneumoniae and H. influenzae which are infection-causing. Tea tree oil also fights certain bacterias which are responsible for body odour. Hence it can be applied to...

When the baby is around 4 to 6 months old, then there is a need to introduce some extra food in the diet apart from milk. This is necessary to satisfy the increased nutritional needs for proper growth and development. These foods are called weaning foods. Apart from breast milk or infant formula, the diet is expanded by feeding new food and beverages to the kid. Weaning foods should be rich in calories along with an adequate amount of proteins, vitamins and minerals. The consistency should also be soft, making it easy for the child to swallow. Weaning foods should...