by Dr. Sanjiv Khanse | Nutrition
Vitamin D is an essential nutrient. Our body does not make it on its own and therefore has to get it from outside sources. The best way we can get vitamin D naturally is from sunlight exposure. Other natural ways we can get it is from food sources such as vegetables,... by Dr. Sanjiv Khanse | Nutrition
Overview Vitamin D is referred to medically as “calciferol” and colloquially as the “sunshine vitamin” because the body produces it in the presence of the sun’s ultraviolet-B (UVB) rays. Vitamin D is a fat-soluble vitamin that is naturally present in a few foods. Some... by Dr. Sanjiv Khanse | Nutrition
What is cardamom? Cardamom referred to as the “queen of spices” is made from the seedpods of the cardamom plant, a close relative to ginger and turmeric. You can identify it by the trigonal pod husks containing small black seeds. It is grown perennially in the... by Dr. Sanjiv Khanse | Nutrition
Healthy dietary foods for osteoporosis The food that you eat can have a positive or negative effect on your bones. Learning about the foods that are important for good bone health will help you make healthier food choices in your everyday diet for osteoporosis. There... by Dr. Sanjiv Khanse | Nutrition
What are carbohydrates? Definition Carbohydrates are one of the three macronutrients found in foods and drinks, the other two macronutrients being fat and proteins. They are essential for nutrition and are found in a wide variety of natural and processed foods. They... by Dr. Sanjiv Khanse | Nutrition
Drinking Tea is, without a doubt, beneficial to your health. And these health benefits of drinking tea, especially black tea, are truly amazing. They have been proved and concluded by studies carried out by reputed and authentic sources. It does tend to make one sit... by Dr. Sanjiv Khanse | Nutrition
Eggs are part of almost everyone’s breakfast. In addition, they have been part of our breakfast for ages as they are a great way to start the day. This is because the calories in eggs give you the energy to stay active for the day. (Calories are nothing but units of... by Dr. Sanjiv Khanse | Nutrition
Since ancient times, we have been using ginger in cooking because of its flavor, nutritional value, and medicinal properties. The ginger, which we use in our homes, is actually the root of the plant. Because of its nutritional and medicinal value, it imparts many... by Dr. Sanjiv Khanse | Nutrition
Apples are one of the most popular fruits around the world. The reason for their rising popularity is their dense nutritious value, good taste, and the consequent health benefits they have on the body. They are a rich source of antioxidants, vitamins, dietary fiber,... by Dr. Sanjiv Khanse | Nutrition
Garlic is a vegetable that belongs to the onion family and is also considered a herb used in cooking foods and making medicines. It is a species in the onion genus, Allium, with its close relatives including onion, shallot, leek, chive, Welsh onion, and Chinese onion....
