Eating a banana or a baked potato with the skin on provides you with a good dose of potassium. However, high potassium levels can throw electrolyte levels out of balance if you have compromised kidney function or chronic renal illness. That is when your healthcare professional will recommend a low-potassium diet. If your doctor recommends […]

Yams are tuber vegetables, often confused with sweet potatoes. Yams are more starchy and less sweet than sweet potatoes. They have white, yellow, purple or pink flesh like sweet potatoes. The colour depends on the maturity of the yam. White yams are high in potassium, while yellow, orange and purple flesh yams are full of […]

The roe of marine species, such as lumpsucker, hake, mullet, salmon, Atlantic bonito, mackerel, squid, and cuttlefish, are exceptionally high in omega-3 fatty acids. Fish eggs are traditionally thought of as a rare treat. However, this may alter as more individuals become familiar with the salmon roe usually found in sushi restaurants. All types of […]

“Health is Wealth” is an age-old saying, and its true importance becomes clearer as we grow up. When nutritious food isn’t consumed, nutrient deficiencies can occur, leading to various symptoms in the body. A common deficiency many people face today is iron deficiency. Iron is a vital nutrient, and we can improve our health by […]

Bananas are one of the most widely traded tropical fruits. It is a type of fruit from herbaceous plants of the genus Musa. There are two varieties of bananas, dessert bananas (yellow, ripe, slightly ripe) and green bananas (plantain). With an annual yield of 14.2 million tonnes, India leads the world in banana production.  Bananas, […]

Fat-free mass, sometimes conflated with lean body mass, includes your body’s water, organs, bone, and muscle content. In other words, it refers to all of your body components except fat. However, fat-free mass refers primarily to muscle mass, especially while considering body composition and weight management. Most people are now trying to achieve a higher […]

Rumour has it that lecithin is claimed to be effective for weight loss, but is it hundred percent true? We are afraid it is not so! Here we talk about lecithin and how it helps  in weight loss (even if it does marginally). Also, we delve into the benefits and side effects of lecithin, other […]

Pine nuts are the most loved buttery treats of the winter season with the goodness of heart-friendly fats and minerals. Pine nuts are also called pignolia or pignoli nuts. Despite the name, pine nuts are seeds. Hence, you can call them either nuts or seeds. Pine nuts come with a hefty price tag due to […]

In the realm of nutrition, there are certain superfoods that stand out due to their remarkable health benefits and versatility. One such extraordinary ingredient that has captivated palates and nourished civilizations for centuries is the humble olive. Beyond being a culinary delight, olives are bursting with an array of nutrients, making them an essential component […]