Nutritional Needs of Ageing and Food Science?
Older persons are vulnerable to malnutrition. Attempts to provide them with adequate nutrition pose many practical problems. The process of ageing also affects other nutrient needs. For example, while requirements for some nutrients may be reduced, some data suggest that requirements for other essential nutrients may in fact rise in later life. Life expectancy all […]
Solkadhi
Ingredients 8-10 kokum, soaked in 1 cup hot water for 45 minutes 1 cup coconut milk 3 green chillies ½ tsp finely chopped ginger 1 tsp chopped coriander ½ tsp roasted cumin Pinch of rock salt Method In a bowl mix the green chillies, coriander, ginger, cumin and salt. Crush the mixture lightly. To […]
Balance Your Nutrition while Eating Out!
You enjoy eating out at fast food joints with friends and relatives, quite often, for various reasons. These establishments serve foods at reasonable price; taste fairly well and satisfy your hunger. The only problem is that these benefits are not extending much on the nutritional needs that the body also requires. Hence, health is put […]
Role of Anti-Inflammatory Super Foods?
Anti-inflammatory drugs are effective in treating arthritis and other types of inflammation in the joints of many people. That said, anti-inflammatory drugs are not proven to be safe because there are side effects and long-term usage of these drugs can weaken the immune system. There are ways to treat your arthritis without sacrificing your immunity. […]
Chinese Medicine and Food Therapy
Food therapy is the foundation of Chinese medicine. For thousands of years, Chinese medicine has focused on food cures. One of the major differences between Chinese medicine and Western medicine with regard to food therapy is that the former uses diet to prevent and cure illness, while the latter seldom uses foods for symptomatic treatment […]