A. Sandhya

M.Sc Zoology

119 posts

food

Pineapple

It is a storehouse of nutrients, vitamins, and minerals, including potassium, copper, manganese, calcium, magnesium, vitamin C, beta carotene, thiamine, B6, and folate, as well as soluble and insoluble fibre, and bromelain.

4 years ago • 2 min read

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Broccoli

Like cauliflower, cabbage, kale, Brussels sprouts, bok choy, collard greens, rutabaga, and turnips, broccoli belongs to the family Brassicaceae or cruciferae.

4 years ago • 3 min read

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Cooking effects on nutrients

To improve health and energy levels, nutritious food intake is essential. Some fruits and raw vegetables can be taken by removing the skin but this may cause the elimination of some of their vitamins, minerals and fibre.

4 years ago • 3 min read

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Nutrient requirements of children

By adopting healthy eating habits, one can make sure that their children are growing healthy and very strong. It is essential that the food of a child should meet all the nutritional values. Eating should be one of life’s pleasures and children should be encouraged to enjoy a family meal.

4 years ago • 3 min read

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Conjunctivitis

A thin, transparent membrane that lines the inner side of the eyelid and lies over the white part of the eyeball is conjunctiva. Inflammation of the conjunctiva is known as Conjunctivitis or pinkeye.

4 years ago • 3 min read

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A healthy energy source - Bread

Bread is enriched with specific minerals and vitamins and it is a good source of carbohydrates, nutrients such as magnesium, iron, calcium, phosphorous, potassium, selenium, sodium, B and E vitamins, and dietary fibre.

4 years ago • 2 min read

Food poisoning (Part-2)

Some common Bacteria responsible for food poisoning

4 years ago • 2 min read

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Food poisoning (Part-1)

Food poisoning is the illness caused by eating contaminated, spoiled, or toxic food. Any food, which is improperly cooked or stored, can cause food poisoning. Most foods contain bacteria and if they are not kept in the right conditions, these bacteria can breed rapidly and cause food poisoning.

4 years ago • 2 min read

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Why do we sneeze?

Sneezing or sternutation is one of the protective reflexes of our body. It is a defense mechanism of our body to protect against a foreign body.

4 years ago • 3 min read

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Home remedies for dandruff

Skin cells that grow and die very fast result in excess shedding of the top layer of the dead skin. Such a layer present on the scalp appears as white flakes and it is known as Dandruff

4 years ago • 4 min read

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