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…
A product’s package is the primary feature consumers see, thus making it critical in shaping their perspectives and purchasing decisions. It contributes a crucial role in exhibiting the contents in the package as well as conveying the necessary details about…
The terms calories and nutrients can sound rather confounding or almost similar. However , they are different elemnets which serve definite functions. What Are Calories?A calorie is a unit of measurement that demonstrates the quantitity of energy in a food…
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. These include eggs, dairy sources and fish. This diet therefore comes with a number of nutrient intake limitations especially in regard to nutrients found mostly in…
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…
