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Getting-to-know: Emulsifiers

Emulsifying agents are substances which hold and stabilize liquids that do not normally mix up such as oil and water. Emulsifying agents act as a glue at the biochemical level in our body and keep water and oil...

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Anosmia or Loss of Smell Due to COVID-19 – Here Is What You Need to Know.

Anosmia is the loss of smell. Quite often this is associated with the loss of taste as well.  There have been several recorded cases of anosmia since the outbreak of the coronavirus. Anosmias can be categorized into 4...

Plant-Based Proteins- Pea, Hemp, Brown Rice, Oat Proteins, What is the Difference?

The National Academy of Medicine recommends that adults get a minimum of 0.8 grams of protein for every kilogram of body weight per day, or just over 7 grams for every 20 pounds of body weight. Animal sources...

Opinion: A Futuristic Outlook on Our Systems Post COVID-19

In the past few decades, medicine and healthcare systems advanced at an unprecedented rate. We successfully completed the Human Genome project and made great advances in the fields of stems cells and cancer therapies. Likewise, gene therapy, where one...

Simple vs. Complex Carbohydrates – Here is What You Need to Know

Carbohydrates contain components such as starch, sugar and fiber that are needed for the body’s growth and development.There are two main forms of carbohydrates 1) Simple carbohydrates 2) Complex carbohydrates.Complex carbohydrates provide a more lasting source of energy in...

Forget Neuroactive Drugs, Pistachio and GABA Induced-Chocolate Is What You Need to Sleep Better

A neuroactive substance could be a naturally synthesized substance (NAS), a drug, a toxin or even a food item. It is defined as a substance that is capable of modifying the behavior and activities of nerves. This has an...

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Why You Should Avoid Artificial Food Colorants

Food Colourants belong to the group of food additives that give specific colours to food commodities. They are available in different forms: solid, liquid, powders, gels, and pastes. Over the past 2 decades, there has been a great acceleration in the marketability of colourants. The Market of Food Colorants North America and...

Getting-to-know: Emulsifiers

Emulsifying agents are substances which hold and stabilize liquids that do not normally mix up such as oil...

7 Tips to Get All Your Daily Nutritional Needs

Average human adults require a minimum of 1700 kcal/day for their...

The Most Important Nutrients Missing In Your Diet

Dependent on your geographical location, certain nutrients might not be as abundant in your diet as others. Dietary...

Why Is Dietary Fiber Important For You

Fibers are generally classified as soluble and insoluble dietary fibers. The ideal daily intake of dietary fibers for adult men and adult women is 38g and 25g, respectively. Along with constipation, low fiber consumption can also cause elevation of LDL cholesterol, and obesity. Although high fiber diet proves...

Discover The Health Wonders of Acerola Cherries

Vitamin C content in Acerola Cherries is so high that no other fruits can beat them. Results demonstrated that Acerola had the highest antioxidant capacity, and no other fruit was able to match it. Brazil is one of...

Cosmetic Plastic Surgery – Can it Impact Your Ability to Breastfeed?

Most women, regardless of age, race and ethnicity, find aesthetic important. Self-love is often attached to how one maintains physical and mental wellbeing. Cosmetic plastic surgeries including breast augmentation have gained popularity lately but do they impact one's ability...

6 Healthy Eating Habits to Keep after The Lockdown is Over

An experimental vaccine for COVID-19 has been showing positive results according to scientists from AstraZeneca and Oxford University.According to a recent study, half of the 1,000 Americans surveyed are now cooking and baking more frequently and are consuming more...