Milk is one of the most nutritious beverages. The association between milk consumption and cardiovascular health remains highly debated. The debate becomes tougher for full-fat and low-fat mills. Full.. Read More

We consume various types of nuts. Common ones include peanuts, cashew nut, almond, walnut, and pistachio.  Nutritiously, nuts contain mainly polyunsaturated and monounsaturated fats. It is a good s.. Read More

Junk food is commonly referred to as unhealthy food high in calories from sugar or fat, with little dietary fiber, protein, vitamins, minerals, or other vital nutrients. Trends in junk food consumptio.. Read More

Protein is an important component of our human diet. Through the centuries from primitive hunting to animal domestication, humans have been exploring sources of dietary proteins. Insects have recently.. Read More

A healthy diet has been associated with better cognitive function and less cognitive decline in older populations. .. Read More

There are four different types of tea commonly available to the consumers - white, green, oolong, and black tea. They are essentially made from the same tea leaves, but differ in terms of the maturity.. Read More

Food additives are added to food to enhance the sensory and storage attributes of the final food products. Common food additives include colorings, flavorings, and preservatives. Adults and children c.. Read More

Parents are always concerned about their children’s diet. Eating sufficient fruits and vegetables is one issue of children’ diet... Read More

Dietary guidelines recommend limiting the intake of red meat because it is a major contributor of saturated fat and is presumed to increase the risk of cardiovascular disease. The Prospective Urban Ru.. Read More

Malnutrition refers to insufficient, excessive, or imbalance of nutrient intake. The two main types of malnutrition are undernutrition and overnutrition... Read More

Flavonoid is a class of polyphenols naturally present in fruits and vegetables. Population studies have shown that a higher intake of flavonoids is inversely associated with coronary heart disease ris.. Read More

Carbohydrates consist of a large proportion of calories in the Asian diet. My wife always asks me not to consume too much carbohydrate, fearing that a high carbohydrate intake may be detrimental to my.. Read More

Caffeine is a central nervous system stimulant and is currently the world’s most widely consumed psychoactive drug.. Read More

A grain is made up of three parts- bran, endosperm, and germ. Whole grains refer to the entire grain before the bran and germ are removed by milling. In contrast, the refined or milled grain is just t.. Read More