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Nutrition Science
Feb 15, 20265 min read

Animal Proteins and Plant Proteins: How is your Protein Packed

The debate is old and likely to be unending. Which is better? Which is more effective, more complete? The meat lovers and the veggie supporters! Let us learn the pros...

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Healthy Living
Feb 10, 20264 min read

Proteins for the Vegetarians / The Wisdom of a Thali

It made headlines when some of our athletes changed-over to a non veg diet because a non veg diet is better to build muscles and improve stamina and meat is an important part of the diet set by many coaches. But reportedly, Virat Kohli, one of the fittest sportsperson of our times, has turned vegan!

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Basics
Feb 05, 20263 min read

Proteins: Why Their Presence in Diet is Important

Four organic molecules nucleic acids ( DNA and RNA), proteins, carbohydrates and fats make up all the living things on earth. Without these there will be no life.

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Nutrition Science
Jan 28, 20264 min read

Pulses: A Great Source of Veg Protein

The United Nations declared the year 2016 as the International Year of the Pulses. Our daily dal has got recognised as a powerhouse of nutrients.

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Healthy Living
Jan 20, 20265 min read

The Super Combo: Pulses + Cereals

Proteins obtained from plants leave a smaller carbon footprint. So focus is now on cereals and pulses, as the two important sources of plant based proteins.

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Basics
Jan 12, 20264 min read

Few Interesting Facts About Proteins

Dietary Protein Allowances : Recommended Daily Allowances (RDA’s) always mention ‘requirement of proteins per day.’ But what our body actually needs are the amino acids that make up the proteins.

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Nutrition Science
Jan 05, 20266 min read

Assessment of Protein Quality

Proteins can be obtained from various sources. But all proteins are not the same. The nutritional value of proteins with inferior content or poor digestibility is lower.

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Basics
Dec 30, 20254 min read

Sarcopenia

WHO defines Healthy Aging as 'The process of developing and maintaining the functional ability that enables well being in older age.' Sarcopenia or loss of muscle mass and strength, is a major reason for increase in morbidity.

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Healthy Living
Dec 22, 20255 min read

Proteins for the Elders

Eating healthy is very important as you grow older. Inadequate protein intake is closely associated with loss of muscle mass and strength (sarcopenia).

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