by Dr. Sanjiv Khanse | Nutrition
This post describes how the bees make honey from the nectar of the flowers and how they store it. We have also explained the nutritional ingredients that make up the composition of honey. What exactly is honey? Honey is a thick, golden liquid produced by the... by Dr. Sanjiv Khanse | Nutrition
Planning your diet for optimum health benefits goes a long way to prevent any major health problems. As far as the macronutrients fats are concerned, you should incorporate foods that contain the right type of fats to obtain the best benefits. Your dietary fats are of... by Dr. Sanjiv Khanse | Nutrition
Trans fat, also referred to as trans-unsaturated fatty acid or trans fatty acid, is a type of unsaturated fat. It is of two types: One that occurs naturally in minute amounts in meat and milk fatThe other that is artificially manufactured for use in processed foods to... by Dr. Sanjiv Khanse | Nutrition
As mentioned in the earlier post on fats, you have saturated fats, the unsaturated fats, and the trans fats. Of these, the unsaturated fats are the healthy fats while the other two are categorized as unhealthy. Unsaturated fats are again sub-classified as... by Dr. Sanjiv Khanse | Nutrition
Definition Monounsaturated fat is a type of healthy fat that exists in your diet. The other healthy dietary fat is polyunsaturated fat. Eating these healthy fats and replacing the saturated fats and the trans fats with these unsaturated fats is a fit choice that... by Dr. Sanjiv Khanse | Nutrition
Unsaturated fat is a type of fat or fatty acid that is healthy and is, therefore, referred to as the healthy fat. It is a form of lipid, which is a chemical insoluble in water but soluble in some organic solvents such as alcohol, ether, and chloroform. Along with... by Dr. Sanjiv Khanse | Nutrition
Saturated fats are a type of dietary fat, which you should consume in moderation. Indiscreet consumption can have adverse health effects on your body, especially on your heart. Certain foods contain a high amount of these fats. You should avoid these foods. The list... by Dr. Sanjiv Khanse | Nutrition
Fat is one of the major nutrients that our body obtains from the food that we eat. Besides other things, fat is the main source of fuel of our body. It is the main storage form of energy in our body. Fats are compounds made up of carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen, which... by Dr. Sanjiv Khanse | Nutrition
With such a huge consumption of the banana fruit worldwide and in the United States (ranks fourth among the world’s food crops vis-a-vis financial value), people do want to know about its health implications: Are they beneficial or do they pose any health risks?... by Dr. Sanjiv Khanse | Nutrition
Banana is a fruit and not a vegetable, as some tend to believe. It is one of the most commonly consumed fruit all over the world. It rightly holds this winning position because of its power-packed composition of carbohydrates, calories, and nutrients, which provides...