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Gluten in pregnancy connects diabetes in children

Column |  Column | By Dr Smita Vaid | 0 Comment | 15 Oct, 2018

A high gluten allowance by mothers during pregnancy is related to an increased risk of their child developing type 1 diabetes.   Gluten is a protein present in foods...Read more

Feeding mother needs extra nutrition

Column |  Column | By Dr Alka Bharti | 0 Comment | 07 Sep, 2018

A newly mother after delivery goes through many changes both physically and emotionally, thus she needs to take care of herself by having sufficient amount of nutrients tha...Read more

How to fine-tune your digestive enzymes?

Column |  Column | By Luke Coutinho | 0 Comment | 06 Sep, 2018

Our gut plays a very significant role in helping us maintain our overall health and most of you will concur with me when I say that digestion problems are the most cumberso...Read more

New trends, opportunities, challenges in Indian Food Industry

Column |  Column | By Neha Deshmukh Patel | 0 Comment | 04 Sep, 2018

India has always been a food loving country, with each region having its own special food preference from North to South and East to West. Innovations or new trends are vie...Read more

Exploring Superfoods!

Column |  Column | By Shruti Kumbla | 0 Comment | 04 Sep, 2018

Super food the word sounds like a food with robust powers when consumed will convert you into a “Superman”. This sounds quite childish and funny. But do we wond...Read more

The smart way to practice Veganism

Column |  Column | By Edwina Raj | 0 Comment | 03 Sep, 2018

The trend of veganism and formation of vegan society originated in western countries during 19th century but this is an age old practice in India. Vegans are the ones who p...Read more

Decoding Formalin -The growing element in Fish Industry

Column |  Column | By Ashwin Bhadri | 0 Comment | 20 Aug, 2018

A recent news broke about 10,000 kg of formalin laced fish being seized at the border check post in Kerala. These activities were immediately considered by the state author...Read more

Pre and Pro Biotics - A Diet prerequisite

Column |  Column | By Luke Coutinho | 0 Comment | 13 Aug, 2018

Every now and then I see people who are drinking plenty of water and still having poor skin and hair quality, eating fatty foods only in moderation and still bloating up ea...Read more

Gap in governing laws on GM foods in India

Column |  Column | By Ashwin Bhadri | 0 Comment | 06 Aug, 2018

The latest study by Centre for Science and Environment (CSE) claims that 32 percent of food products in the National Capital Region (NCR)- as well as in Gujarat and Punjab ...Read more

Meat procurement industry in India- Trends & Challenges

Column |  News | By Deepanshu Manchanda | 0 Comment | 19 Jul, 2018

India consumes close to $30 billion worth of meat annually, while a research shows that there will be around 80% growth in meat demand by 2022. Unfortunately, 90% of this d...Read more

Some Sunshine in a Day, Keeps the Pains Away

Column |  Column | By Dr. Asha Bhatnagar | 0 Comment | 26 Jun, 2018

Ever wondered why everybody seems to be complaining of chronic back aches lately, and that lethargy which stays around us all day long! Regular workouts and a healthy diet ...Read more

FPI needs attention to reach new level

Column |  News | By NFS Correspondent | 0 Comment | 26 Jun, 2018

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) headed by Narendera Modi formed the government at the centre on May 27 four years ago. The BJP has held that 'universal food security' is i...Read more

Health Crisis: Woes of the Developing India

Column |  Column | By Pavithra.N.Raj | 0 Comment | 26 Jun, 2018

With fast-track modernisation and rapid infrastructural developments going hand in hand with substantial economic advancement, India surely has walked considerable mil...Read more

Ayurveda and Yoga: Twin Paths to One Goal

Column |  News | By NFS Correspondent | 0 Comment | 21 Jun, 2018

‘Yoga’ is a Sanskrit word that means ‘to join’ or ‘to link’ or ‘to combine.’ Although, the word can be used in various conno...Read more

Develop a SOP to ensure safe and quality food

Column |  Column | By NFS Correspondent | 0 Comment | 19 Jun, 2018

Recently, Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) had ordered third party audit of few central government educational institutions. Majority of such units run ...Read more

New labeling rules could agitate businesses

Column |  News | By NFS Correspondent | 0 Comment | 01 Jun, 2018

The Legal Metrology (Packaged Commodities) Rules, 2011 which govern the pre-packed commodities, were amended vide Notification Number G.S.R. 629 (E) dated 23rd June 2017 an...Read more

Five natural ways to manage Hypertension with Ayurveda

Column |  Column | By NFS Correspondent | 0 Comment | 17 May, 2018

Diseases are broadly of two types, infectious diseases and preventable diseases. Infectious disease happen because of germs, and there is usually an external pathogen. Prev...Read more

Excess ash content in noodle – what does it mean?

Column |  Column | By NFS Correspondent | 0 Comment | 04 May, 2018

A few months ago, Noodle industry was facing disputes with Food safety authorities on matter of excess ash content in their food product. It has been reported in news that ...Read more