Oats (Avena Sativa) is a cereal grain that’s slowly gained popularity in the last few decades mainly due to health benefits owing to its dietary fibre content (β-glucan), complex carbohydrates and phytochemicals. Oats also contain several antioxidants mainly concentrated in the outer layer of the kernel in the bran. Whole grain oats are an excellent …
The diet in most industrialized countries is energy rich and nutrient poor, which is a major cause of obesity. Many countries have made it mandatory to include nutrition labels on packaged foods and beverages, so that consumers can make informed choices about what they eat (and drink). However, just providing this information isn’t enough to …
Nutrition Labels (Nutrition facts) – and what exactly you should be looking at Read More »
Bananas are one of the most common and popular fruits available worldwide.The most common type of banana is Cavendish which is soft and sweet, and often referred to as “dessert banana”. Larger and firmer bananas with a thicker peel are called plantains, which are cooked as a vegetable in parts of Africa, Central America and the Philippines. …
When you think of Avocado, what comes to mind? A creamy, delightful fruit loaded with nutrients, antioxidants and good fats or do you think of avocados as adding needless calories to your diet? If you think the former, you’re absolutely right. Avocados are a nutritional powerhouse. If you’re worried about the calories from adding avocados …
Fruits and vegetables contain vitamins, minerals, antioxidants and fibre – all available in their natural form that are easily digestible and bioavailable (easily absorbable and usable by the body). When eaten in their whole form, fruits and vegetables along with other components of a healthy diet which includes whole grains and nuts and seeds together …
Can multivitamins replace the need for fruits and vegetables? Read More »
Think fruits are unhealthy and can cause weight gain? Worried about the sugar content in fruits? Don’t be! When consumed as the whole fruit, and not isolated fruit sugar, the sugars in fruit are much better, and even beneficial. Several studies have established that eating fresh, whole fruits do not cause obesity and high blood …
Before answering if juices (fruit/ vegetable) are healthy, let’s understand the actual process of juicing. Juicing is a sort of food processing that pulverizes the fruit or vegetable and breaks it down. If you do not strain the fibre, you get a thick smoothie, and if you strain and remove all the fibre, you are …
Are smoothies healthy for breakfast? Depending on how they are made and the ingredients used, smoothies can be a very healthy breakfast and provide you with a burst of nutrients and energy from fruits and vegetables. The healthiest smoothies have a lot of vegetables, some fruit, good fats and protein added to them in the …
If made with the wrong ingredients, smoothies can result in a spike in blood sugar. While low GI fruits such as apples, banana, oranges, cantaloupe and pineapple are good for diabetics to be eaten in their whole form (chewed), they aren’t a very good option when blended into a smoothie (even though the fibre is …
Smoothie bowls are smoothies in a bowl, garnished with cut fruits and nuts and seeds and other optional toppings. Smoothie bowls, along with smoothies have gained a lot of popularity in recent years but there’s also criticism about the fact that they aren’t really healthy and make people have more calories and sugar in the …
