In Sanskrit, coconut has another name: Kalpavriksha, the Divine Tree. It is no surprise, as coconut trees essentially provide us with many benefits. We can utilise nearly every part of the coconut tree. It gives us coconut oil, coconut water and tender coconut. In addition, you can use coconut leaves as utensils and sheds for […]

“Nectar is for Gods and goddesses, buttermilk is for human beings,” a quote that sums up the importance of buttermilk in our lives. Buttermilk is probably one of the most common dairy products in an Indian household. Since ancient times buttermilk has had several usages. Some of them include curing stomach ailments, clearing skin blemishes, […]

Sunflower oil is vegetable oil and is a prevalent kitchen ingredient. It’s popularly used for cooking and frying. uses are frying. In addition, it is an ingredient in cosmetics and skincare, medicines. It ranges in colour from clear to an amber yellow hue. The extraction of sunflower oil happens through pressed sunflower seeds. Their scientific […]

Rosemary is an evergreen plant with needle-shaped leaves. It has a unique fragrance of wood. It has been in use for ages because of its healing properties. The essential oil is extracted from rosemary leaves. Rosemary is famous worldwide for food seasoning. It’s versatile and easy to use. It is in high demand for its […]

According to FAO 182.2 million people in India suffer from a lack of nutrition. On the contrary, 132 million people suffer from obesity, excessive fat accumulation, and other health threats. So it also becomes a matter of equal concern. But what is responsible for increasing the obesity rate in India? Could the obvious answer be […]

A tuna is a saltwater fish scientifically known as Thunnini. It is part of the mackerel family. Tunas migrate long distances over all the world’s oceans and occupy tropical, temperate, and calmer waters. Their unique body structure facilitates them to cruise through fast, up to 75 km/h. They migrate across all oceans and can dive […]

The origin of cocoa lies in pre-Columbian South America. The Spanish Conquistadors introduced it to Europe during the age of exploration. Later, steam-powered equipment enabled the prominent manufacturing of cocoa powder in the 1850s. Each year, people worldwide consume nearly 4.5 million tonnes of cocoa. The most common form of cocoa that people use is […]

“Here we go round the mulberry bush”- we grew up listening to the nursery rhyme that we all love.. But what are mulberries? Mulberries are the fruits of the mulberry trees. There are three species of mulberries based on their colour- white, red and black mulberry. They are related to figs and breadfruit and are […]

Fish is one of the most commonly consumed proteins in the world. They’re healthy, have many benefits, and are fantastic to taste. Fishes are versatile to be taken as a meal or even as a supplement. Among plethora of fishes, salmon is one of the most healthy options farmed all over the globe. Its popularity […]

Oyster mushroom, scientifically known as Pleurotus ostreatus, is a common edible mushroom. You can find it in temperate and subtropical forests. Its name comes from its caps, which resemble an oyster. Oyster mushrooms are full of nutrients, minerals, and protein. As a result, it has multiple health benefits and medicinal properties. For example, it helps […]

Jellyfish are free-swimming marine creatures with umbrella-shaped gelatinous bodies and tentacles. They have a simple body structure without a well-developed brain, lungs, or intestines. However, they have a well-organised tissue system. Jellyfish are not fish; they are planktons. Generally, fish are vertebrates that survive in water and breathe through gills. However, jellyfish are invertebrates without […]

Potato is a versatile vegetable and is an essential addition to various dishes. In addition, it is an integral part of both vegetarian and non-vegetarian diets. People put potatoes in salads, snack fillings, finger foods etc. However, there are misconceptions around potatoes, questioning if it is a nutritional food source. Potatoes are a rich source […]

Peaches are a member of the rose family. Peaches usually grow in warm temperate regions. People widely consume them as fresh fruit or prepare them as cobblers and pies. The flesh of the peach fruit may be white, yellow or red, depending on the variety of peach fruit. They have a fuzzy outer skin that […]

Native to South America, tomatoes belong to the nightshade family of fruits. The family includes chilli peppers, potatoes, eggplant, and other familiar vegetables. Lycopersicon esculentum is its scientific term. This exotic vegetable is grown and stays available for consumption in all seasons. Even with its botanical classification as a fruit, it is commonly consumed and […]

Goat milk is the most used dairy in the world. Its consumption level is so high that it has almost 65-72% of the global dairy consumers. It is also because of the ease of keeping goats compared to cows. It is especially true in the case of developing countries where there is a lack of […]

Apricots may be small, but they pack a punch in flavour and nutrition. These vitamin and mineral-rich yellow-orange fruits have a flavour that ranges from sweet to sweet-tart, depending on the type. They have a smooth exterior with soft fuzz, and their flesh is smooth and somewhat juicy when ripe. Not only the flavour, but […]

Eggs have been the subject of one of the most contentious controversies in the culinary industry. Whether they’re genuinely non-vegetarian, vegetarian, or “eggetarian” is not the purview of this article. In terms of health advantages, this protein powerhouse is a stronghold. Boiled eggs are possibly the easiest way to consume eggs. One eats them as […]

Protein is considered to be the building block of the human body. The body needs protein-rich food to account for the daily wear and tear of muscles, to speed up recovery, and to gain strength. Ideally, one’s pre and post-workout meals need to be rich in the nutrient due to its role in the quick […]

Recently, due to the COVID-19 pandemic, people are looking out for natural ways to boost their immunity. Of course, when we talk about immunity, Vitamin C is the first thing that comes to our mind. However, very few know that zinc-rich foods are equally essential for our immunity and play a significant role in keeping […]

Cruciferous vegetables are a leafy group of veggies that are very healthy to consume. Cauliflower and broccoli are two popular cruciferous vegetables. Both are foods that you should include in a well-balanced diet. They belong to the same plant family, Brassicaceae. These vegetables are related but not identical. They both have their own set of […]

Rice is a staple diet for a massive segment of the population across the world. It is an inevitable food for more than 100 food cultures. Currently, there are over 40,000 variants of rice grown. In Indian cuisine, a meal is incomplete without rice.  Furthermore, basmati, black rice, white rice, brown rice, and the list […]

We have often heard of ayurvedic medicines and herbs that offer a lot of health benefits. Though there are no promising studies conducted to prove the health benefits of several herbs, in India, these herbs have been used since ages, and several people have reaped the benefits. One of the most promising herbs in ayurvedic […]

Yoghurt is a dairy product produced by the bacterial fermentation of milk. These bacteria are called yoghurt cultures. It gets its texture and characteristic tart flavour due to lactic acid production. Cow’s milk is the most widely utilised milk in the production of yoghurt. However, people also use buffalo, goats, ewes, mares, camels, yaks, and […]

Sauerkraut is a fermented finely sliced cabbage. It is one of the national dishes in Germany. Its name comes from the German word sauerkraut, which means “Sauer”- sour and “kraut”- cabbage. Sauerkraut preparation includes a distinctive Lacto-fermentation process, which helps in giving it a long shelf life and sour taste. About 2000 years ago, the […]

Greek yoghurt is a dairy product quite similar to regular yoghurt. However, it is much denser, thicker and richer. Its texture and thickness distinguish it from regular yoghurt. People use Greek yoghurt in many recipes due to its rich texture. You get Greek yoghurt when you strain down regular yoghurt. The process helps remove extra […]

In today’s world, where all of us want to be healthy and fit, almost everyone knows the importance of proteins. Our bodies require protein for the mechanisms that provide energy and transport oxygen throughout our bodies.  We have more than 10,000 different varieties of proteins in your organs, muscles and tissues, bones, skin, and hair. […]

Saffron is the golden-coloured and pungent stigmas of the autumn crocus. It is dried and used to flavour foods and dye to colour foods and other products. It has a solid and exotic aroma and a bitter taste. Saffron is an expensive spice with a historical culinary significance. The perennial plant belongs to the Iridaceae […]

India being one of the largest exporters of fennel seeds/saunf (as it is popularly known), uses it voraciously due to all the benefits it provides. People from diverse cultures prefer consuming fennel seeds owing to its various medicinal properties. For instance, Indian families often consume fennel seeds after having their meal for healthier and faster […]

Grapes are one of the most popular fruits globally, yet one of the most overlooked. Grapes grow on vines under the sun. They are delicious finger fruits with a sour and sweet taste. Native to the lower Middle East and North Africa, grapes first saw domestication in regions around Egypt and Syria. Grapes generally have […]

Jackfruit belongs to the Moraceae family and is also known as the jack tree. It generally grows in Asia, Africa, and South America. Tropical lowlands are best suited for jackfruit cultivation, and it is extensively cultivated in tropical regions worldwide. Historians say that jackfruit is 300 years old. It gets its name from the Malayalam […]