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V egan, a term which has created quite a buzz in recent times has become one of the most talked about topics around the world. Veganism may once have been seen as a tricky diet to cater for, but now restaurants and food and beverage companies are offering vegan dishes and supermarkets are bursting with plant based food products in developed countries around the globe. So, the rumours are true! Nestle too has joined the plant based trend as it announced the launch of vegan version of the iconic KitKat candy bar in February this year. The vegan KitKat will be called KitKat V and is likely to roll out later this year. The name ‘KitKat V’ suits the new arrival well and is quite catchy. The capital V serves as an acronym for the word vegan higlighting the main purpose of this non-dairy variety of KitKat. “Demand for plant-based food is growing everywhere,”  said Alexander von Maillot, head of Nestlé’s confectionery business.  “KitKat was a logical choice, as it’s by far the bigge...

Since a few years ‘Probiotics’ has become one of the trendiest words in the field of wellness around the world.  Probiotics or live beneficial bacteria help maintain the natural balance of micro flora in our gut.   Probiotics are found in yogurt and other fermented dairy products.  Probiotic   drink is an excellent addition to your diet and can help treat and potentially prevent GI issues, such as diarrhea, irritable bowel syndrome . Our digestive system is home to numerous bacteria, among which some are beneficial and some are harmful for us. Beneficial bacteria can help improve digestion and build immunity . Harmful bacteria attack the beneficial ones and produce harmful substances that pose harmful effects on our health. The probiotics play the function of increasing number of beneficial bacteria in our gut while protecting them from harmful ones.  .  I myself prepared a probiotic drink as a part of one of my college projects last year. Plea...

An overview on pulses: Pulses are the dry, edible seeds of the plant belonging to the plant Leguminosae. Pulses being easy to store, nutrient dense, while not burning a hole in ones’s pocket, are extensively grown throughout the world. Dried beans, lentils and peas the most widely consumed pulses in the world. Another name for pulses is legumes. Pulses are often referred to as poor man’s meat because although they are highly nutritious, they are quite low in cost. World pulses day: The United Nations declared 2016 as the International year of pulses on December 20, 2013. Pic credit-Wikipedia UN collaborated with Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) to designate February 10 th  of every year to be celebrated as International Day of Pulses. The day aims to spread the awareness regarding the benefits of not only eating pulses, but also growing pulses.   It serves as an opportunity to raise awareness and recognize the  benefits of pulses as part of sustainab...

Ever felt fishy about the fish being not so fresh as told by the seller? No biggie, this article will guide you to choose the most fresh fish for your meal.  There are certain characteristics of the fresh fish which you need to keep in mind while buying fish. We will cover each point one by one along with the pictures which will help you to understand even better. So let's get started 🚀 CHARACTERISTICS OF THE FRESH FISH: SKIN- The skin of the fresh fish looks bright, shiny and moist. Scales are firmly attached to the skin. In case of stale fish there are signs of skin being wrinkled away from the flesh. The surface of fresh fish is free from any dust, diet and slime. Pic- SAYS TEXTURE- Fresh fish possess springiness when pressed with thumb. The flesh is firm to touch with no traces of browning or drying around the edges. EYES- The eyes of the freshly caught fish are bright and clear. Eyes are convex with black pupil and translucent. Make sure that the eyes ...

The food habits and so the dietary patterns of humans have been constantly evolving since the very beginning of the mankind which can be due to lots of reasons be it health, cultural, religious or environmental. A wide variety of options are available nowadays, when it comes to selecting a diet for self.  The diet which we are going to talk about today is the Paleo diet which I believe has been one of the most talked-about diets in recent times. WHAT IS A PALEO DIET? Paleo diet is a dietary pattern which very much resembles to what our ancestors ate thousands of years ago, specifically during the Paleolithic era in different parts of the world. Researchers believe that going back to what the hunter-gatherers ate might help reduce various health problems caused due to consumption of processed foods of our generation.  SO WHAT DOES THIS PALEO DIET ACTUALLY INCLUDE? Basically, paleo diet comprises of whole foods which in the past, were obtained by hunting ...

  I am very sure most people are aware of the fact that certain fruits and vegetables are capable of generating electricity. But HOW? well that is what we are here to discuss about. Fruits and vegetables conduct electricity in the same way a salt solution will complete an electrical circuit, ''Michael Hickner, an associate professor of materials science and engineering at Penn State. The fruits can't conduct electricity on their own, They need something to drive the ions present inside them. WHY DO CERTAIN FRUITS CONDUCT ELECTRICITY? Electricity is conducted by movement of electrons from one point to another to produce current. The acids present in fruits, such as citric acid in citrus fruits, act as an electrolyte that allows this electron transfer. In simple words, the acid and water contained in fruits act as the conductive chemical. Lemons conduct better than oranges: The stronger the acid in an electrolyte, the better the electrolyte will conduct electricity making the...

  Many people around the world opt for non-dairy milk alternatives due to various reasons such as Lactose intolerance, vegan lifestyle, ethical grounds, or may be their preferences of taste and texture. No matter what the reasons are, the demand for plant based milk has increased significantly in the past few years. Plant milks  are vegan beverages consumed as plant-based alternatives to dairy milk. Have you ever tried any plant-based milk? If not, then you're surely missing out on something extremely nutritious😟. Do read further about the amazing benefits of the 5 most popular plant milk in India. A LOOK AT SOME OF THE POPULAR PLANT BASED MILK ALTERNATIVES AVAILABLE IN THE INDIAN MARKET: 1. Soy Milk :  It is the most popular and easily accessible plant-based milk alternative in the market.  Soy improves your good cholesterol levels and prevents heart diseases.It h elps in weight loss and high blood pressure. It reduces hyper-pigmentation...

Have you also been binning away the egg shells, thinking them to be of no use? STOP doing that because you can eat them. Yes you read that right. Egg shells are edible and full of health benefits. Let's talk about why egg shells are edible-  Eggshells are almost entirely composed of calcium carbonate (95%). The remaining 5% is composed of a mix of proteins and other minerals  including strontium, fluoride, magnesium and selenium.  An interesting fact is that calcium content in a single egg shell is almost double the recommended daily calcium. Regular consumption of eggs shells have shown significant and beneficial effects in decreasing bone loss. Calcium carbonate present in egg shells are absorbed as effectively as pure calcium carbonate.  In one study on a group of postmenopausal women, eggshell calcium was more effective in increasing bone mass than pure calcium carbonate. Osteoporosis:   Osteoporosis means porous bones. A condition in which bones...