Nutrition - Diet

Danone is the world’s largest yoghurt maker. Photo: Bloomberg After exiting India’s dairy market, French food giant Danone is making a major comeback in India. This time, however, the company won’t focus on dairy and beverages, but will focus on its specialized nutrition business. India’s booming population, a growing middle class, and an increasing awareness […]

The typical Indian diet/meal is dominated by rice and wheat making them low on protein content and leaving a gap in your daily protein intake. Research indicate that up to 70% Indians are protein-deficient and there is a urgent need for more affordable and easy protein-rich meal options. More restaurants are now offering Protein-Packed Meals […]

Breakfast, being the first meal of the day, is important to kickstart the body’s metabolism. Having a big breakfast and eating most of your calories earlier in the day also helps to manage weight. The PVMF Breakfast To be healthy, the body needs seven nutrients on a regular basis; however, the body doesn’t get enough […]

Best ready-to-Eat (ready made) healthy snacks and brands in India. Most of traditional Indian cooking is based on wholegrains and vegetables, and even most desserts can be prepared using these ingredients. Fruits are also an important part of Indian meals. However, a fast-paced lifestyle and growing threat of lifestyle diseases such as diabetes and hypertension […]

Eggs are an important nutritional source and a great source of protein. Learn all about eggs, various types, and their nutritional value. Great Source of Nutrition Eggs are a great source of proteins and an extremely important source of nutrition in case you wish to increase your protein intake. It’s common for those who exercise […]

Food and nutrition basics. Understand what constitutes a balanced diet and how to ensure you get the right nutrients from your diet. We eat food in order to get energy to do everyday tasks. And its the nutrients that make any food healthy. They help us grow and prevent us from falling ill. Nutrition is […]

Nutritionists recommend that one needs to eat a balanced diet in order to be fit and healthy, and one also needs to cut down on the amount of carbohydrates in the food. There is a no doubt that the great Indian thali is a great option when it comes to satisfying your taste buds, but […]

The purplish-red beetroot is also called a ‘superfood’ and is a highly healthy food. For those with low haemoglobin count, the first thing that doctors suggest that you should include in your diet is Beetroot. Health Benefits Here are the health benefits of consuming Beetroot. Beets contain a lot of iron which is good for […]

Sweet Corn, popularly known as Bhutta, is the favorite rainy day snack of Mumbaikars. Not only does corn offer health benefits, but it also has multi-culinary uses. You can do a lot more in the kitchen with this yellow grain… Corn, also known as maize, is a popular vegetable across the world.  Corn has fibre, vitamins, […]

Here we take a look at the advantages of a vegetarian diet. While non-vegetarian food is rich in proteins and certain vitamins, most people beyond a particular age require a simple diet that is healthy and easy to digest. People who love eating non-vegetarian often feel disappointed when they have to eat vegetarian food most […]