Category: Food & Nutrition

What is a Guava fruit? The Guava fruit (amrud) grows on trees in Central America. It is a fruit from a tropical area. It has skin that is yellowish-green and tastes very sweet. In Latin, the trees are called Psidium guajava. In India, people eat guava all the time in the form of fresh fruit,…

Eczema usually appears with other disorders like asthma and hay fever. The only common link between eczema and these conditions is that some irritants or allergens trigger them.  According to one study, 33-63% of young children who already have eczema also have food allergies establishing the connection between food allergies and eczema. Hence it is…

What is an artificial sweetener? Artificial sweeteners are substitutes for sugar which is from chemicals. Herbs, sugar, and other natural things are used to make it. Artificial sweeteners are so much sweeter than sugar that they are also called “intense sweeteners.” Artificial sweeteners can be a good substitute for sugar because they have almost no…

What is Hemp milk? Hemp milk is made from the seeds of the hemp plant (Cannabis plant) which are soaked in water and then crushed up (you can use hemp seeds to make protein powder, milk, oil, and a host of other food items). Hemp milk doesn’t have the oily texture of other plant-based milk…

What is Detox? Detox, which in itself is short for “detoxification,” is the process of removing the toxins from the body that emerge from being used drugs too much. In the case of drug abuse, detox is the time it takes for the body to process or break down any drugs or alcohol in the…

Often mistaken for a vegetable, tomatoes are technically fruits packed with antioxidants, vitamins, and powerful plant compounds, such as lycopene. From boosting heart health to improving skin and vision, tomatoes offer a wide range of science-backed health benefits.  In this blog, discover the top tomato benefits, their nutritional value per 100g, and how this low-calorie…

What are Fats?  Foods give the body energy and other essential components. Proteins, fats, and carbs are the major components   of  our  diet. Fat is the body’s primary energy storage type and is used as a fuel source.  While often misunderstood, fats play a critical role in: However, not all fats are equal. Choosing…

Wondering What to Feed Your 1-Year-Old? We’ve got you some healthy, practical, and baby-approved options! At 1 year old, your baby is growing quickly, developing new tastes, and starting to explore solid foods. This exciting stage is accompanied by numerous questions, particularly about nutrition –What foods are safe? What meals are filling, healthy, and baby-friendly?…

What is Wheat? Nutrition Profile & Types Wheat is one of the world’s most consumed cereal grains, found in staples like bread, pasta, muffins, and biscuits. Packed with complex carbohydrates, protein, fibre, and essential vitamins like B1, B3, and minerals such as zinc and magnesium, wheat supports energy, metabolism, and digestive health. While whole wheat…

What about Kokum Juice? Kokum (Garcinia indica) is a tropical fruit native to the western coastal regions of India, especially in states like Goa, Maharashtra, and Karnataka. It is well known for its distinct sour taste and deep purple colour when dried. Traditionally, the rind and pulp of the fruit are sun-dried after harvest, often…