What are superfoods?

What are superfoods? Superfoods There is actually no scientific definition which clarifies the term “superfood”. Which again leads us to our original question which is what are superfoods ?, then, if they are not defined. It is basically a marketing term used for some of the foods which are...

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Myth: healthy food is more expensive than unhealthy food

Myth: Healthy food is more expensive than unhealthy food travellight/Shutterstock.com Charlie Middleton, University of Dundee The idea that healthy food costs more than junk food is something I hear a lot. Students tell me they’d like to eat better but can’t...

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Organic Vs Conventional Food : Are Organic Foods Healthier ?

        Are organic foods worth the price ? Are Organic foods healthier than Normal Foods ? People nowadays are leaning towards Organic Foods, as many of us have a belief that Organic Foods are healthier than Normal Conventional Foods. While other set of people think that...

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How much lead in your food is SAFE ?

After the Supreme Court revived the action suit against Nestle, the company admitted to the presence of lead in the popular instant noodles. Do you know how much lead in your food can harm you? How much lead in your noodles is safe for your health? HOW MUCH LEAD CAN ACTUALLY HARM YOU ? The...

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Consuming artificial sweeteners to avoid sugar ? Study says it may not be effective

"With increased consumer interest in reducing energy intake, food products containing non-sugar sweeteners (NSSs) rather than simple sugars (monosaccharides and disaccharides) have become increasingly popular", the study stated. Artificial sweeteners may not be effective : Study FOR...

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Alkaline Water - Is It Really Healthier Than Regular Water?

Concept of Alkaline water and does it really worth to spend money on it Is Alkaline Water better ? ALKALINE WATER : IS IT REALLY WORTHY TO PAY EXTRA ? What is alkaline water ?  Alkaline water means water having higher pH than normal water, that is pH greater than 7.  pH of...

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Detection of Common adulterants in Ghee (Clarified Butter) at home

Detection of adulterants in Ghee at home FOOD ITEM : CLARIFIED BUTTER OR GHEE DETECTION OF ADULTERATION AT HOME ADULTERANT : VEGETABLE OIL OR MARGARINE DETECTION METHOD :  (i).    Melt the ghee and put about one teaspoonful in a bottle.  (ii). ...

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