Category: Nutrition

Jackfruit (scientific name: Artocarpus heterophyllus) is a tropical fruit grown in Asia, South America, and Africa. This fruit is a member of the mulberry family. Whether jackfruit originated in India or not is a matter of divided opinion; some argue that it originated in the rain forests of Western Ghats, India, while some think Malaysia. …

Parsnip is a root vegetable similar to carrot and parsley and belongs to the flowering plant family Apiaceae. It is grown as an annual and biennial plant. It has a long taproot with cream-coloured skin and flesh left in the ground to mature; after winter frosts, it becomes sweeter in flavour. Parsnip has a sweeter,…

Blackberry is a versatile low-carbohydrate fruit. It is consumed out of hand and used in baked goods, vegetable salads, jellies, fruits, and sauces. Blackberries are contemplated as a superfood with the most nutritional punch like high in fiber, full of vitamins & minerals such as C, K, and manganese. It also boosts brain health and…

As per available statistics, sugar in higher quantities is detrimental to our health, and the high amount of calories in sugar can make any healthy person not so healthy. In such times, it is wise to opt for natural alternatives. One such prominent alternative is monk fruit.  Monk Fruit: An Introduction Monk fruit is a…

Croutons are little crisped bread pieces that have been rebaked or sautéed to eliminate moisture. They commonly take the shape of small cubes around the size of sugar cubes. However, they can come in any size or form, up to a huge slice. The word crouton comes from the French croûton, which is a derivative…