Yogurt also known as yoghurt is a dairy product prepared from the bacterial fermentation of milk.Lactobacillus,a helpful class of bacteria ferments milk into yogurt and aids in the digestive process of the body. Nutrients Facts: Yogurt is considered as a super food because it is packed with calcium,protein and active good bacteria which helps to
Soybeans,which are also known as soya beans are a species of legume that has become one of the most widely consumed foods in the world.They are extremely useful for human health and they are easy to cultivate as well.These legumes are produced in greatest numbers in the United States and South America.They are actually native
Sorghum is the broad term for an entire genus of grasses that are native to tropical and subtropical regions around the world.There are more than 30 different species of sorghum ,only one is harvested for human consumption,while the others are primarily used as a fodder for animals. Nutrients Facts: It contains vitamins like niacin,riboflavin,thiamine,as well
Millet is a group of small seeded grasses,which is cultivated throughout the world,for human consumption.It is mainly grown in developing countries. Although there are different varieties of millet grown around the world the most common cultivar is Pennisetum glaucum,also known as peal millet. Millet can be used as a traditional cereal,and can also be used
Moringa Oleifera,also known as drumstick tree or the “miracle tree”.It is a fast-growing,deciduous tree that is native to India and is widely cultivated in tropical and subtropical areas all over Asia,Africa. Moringa can help in managing diabetes,protects the eyes,improve cardiovascular health,enhance bone health etc. Nutrition Facts: Moringa leaves and pods are a nutritional powerhouse that
DIABETES Diabetes is a disease in which your blood glucose, or blood sugar, levels are too high. Glucose comes from the foods you eat. Insulin is a hormone that helps the glucose get into your cells to give them energy. With type 1 diabetes, your body does not make insulin. With type 2 diabetes, the
Miracle fruit is one of the common names of Synsepalum dulcificum, a shrub that is native to western Africa, where it has been in use for centuries. Most notably, miracle fruit has the ability to make sour food taste sweet, thanks to a compound called miraculin. Miraculin is able to bind to the tongue’s taste
Kumquats are a delicious and nutritious citrus fruit that you likely haven’t heard of before. Kumquats possess either a yellow or orange hue, resembling small, oval oranges with a sweet yet tangy flavor and a hint of bitterness. What sets kumquats apart from citruses, however, is the fact that both the skin and zest are
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