In our previous post , we tackled the discussion on Dehydration and its effects. In relevance, water’s essential role in the body was emphasized , and it was established that dehydration is an indication of water deficiency in the body.…
Food technology incorporates concepts from the chemistry, biology and engineering sciences to improve food processing methods that ensure the provision of safe and nutritious foods. With the combination of this knowledge , it builds upon inventions that optimize the operations…
Culinary arts and nutrition encompass the application of nutrition knowledge and cooking skills to develop nutritious dishes that also integrate the multi-sensory attributes of foods. Recently, the integration of the nutrition and culinary arts fields is expanding as dining facilities…
Multi-vitamins are substances that contain vitamins and minerals, and could sometimes contain other ingredients. Each of the nutrients in multi-vitamins targets a distinct function in the body once consumed. Firstly, we’ll begin by attesting that multi-vitamins cannot substitute varied nutritious…
Should you be counting calories each and every time? Usually, when you are trying to lose wieght , you must create a calorie deficit and when you are trying to gain it, you must aim for a calorie surplus. This…
A vegan diet is one that excludes entirely any form of animal-based food item.This includes eggs, dairy sources and fish. This diet therefore comes with a number of nutrient intake limitations especially in regard to nutrients found mostly in the…
To enhance the nutrition quality of the various food items, several measures tend to be imposed. Among them being; Fortification, Enrichment and Supplementation. This post will explicitly distinguish these common terms and their significance to diet improvement. Programs targeted for…
Dietary fibres can be categorized as either soluble fibres or insoluble fibres. Soluble Fibres Soluble fibres are viscous and form gels. They are also easily digested by bacteria in your stomach. They include: Mucilages-which are utilized as food additives to…
In this post , we will focus on the various milk processing methods , and understand their critical role in ensuring milk quality. First , we should identify the different types of milk which are usually made trough either of…
In this post, we will define what Dietary Reference Intakes (DRI) are and their use. Dietary Reference Intakes (DRI) measures are reference standards utilized in the planning and assessment of diets. It covers an extensive range of nutrients. These reference…
