Category: Nutrition

Kelp (scientific name: Laminariales) is a large brown seaweed. Seaweeds claim to contain at least 10 times the amount of minerals compared to the plants grown on soil. This is because the seaweeds absorb minerals from their surrounding marine environment. Seaweeds are a typical food in the Japanese style of cooking. Various kinds are edible…

Originally from South America, pumpkin (Cucurbita pepo) now grows worldwide. Several pharma companies use their seeds and oil to make medicines. The seed compounds can help reduce bladder and prostate discomfort by increasing urination. In addition, some chemicals may help to minimize prostate swelling. Additionally, people in various cultures also use these seeds as a…

A balanced and diverse diet is crucial at every age but should become a priority during pregnancy. The maternal diet must offer enough energy and nutrients to support the mother’s standard demands and the developing foetus’s needs. With a few significant exceptions, the dietary recommendations for pregnant and lactating women are very similar to those…

Gelatin or gelatine (Latin: Gelatus meaning “frozen” or “stiff”) is a protein obtained from collagen. The colourless and flavourless protein is multifunctional. It’s colourless and flavourless. Gelatin originated from the tendons, ligaments, and boiling skin of the animals like cows and pigs. It can be in powdered form, tablets, and even granules. Chemically gelatin is…

Dill (scientific name: Anethum graveolens) is a weed used popularly as a garnish. It grows in most parts of the world but is native to the Mediterranean and the southern regions of Russia. It is highly nutritious and is an excellent source of various minerals and vitamins. It was used in ancient Asian cultures as…