Omega 3 fatty acids are essential fatty acids[which cannot be manufactured by the body].They are also referred to as n-3 fatty acids. There are three main omega 3 fatty acids that are nutritionally important • Alpha linolenic acid [AHA]• Eicosapentaenoic acid [EPA]• Docosahexaenoic acid [DHA] These 3 are poly unsaturated fats and are immensely beneficial…
High cholesterol levels affects millions of people worldwide and it is looked upon with dread!Cholesterol is always regarded as a bad stuff and there are plenty of misconceptions /myths associated with it. Before I go any further let us see what cholesterol is. It is a soft waxy substance found among the other lipids in…
Fats are one of the important components of the diet. Fat is a concentrated source of energy and gives more than twice the amount of energy when compared to proteins and carbohydrates.[Carbohydrates and proteins give 4 Kcal / gram whereas fats provide 9 Kcal /gram] Technically speaking they are a group of compounds that are…
When the body is not getting enough nutrition, it sends some signals or rather warning signs that we must heed to and take immediate action. The symptoms of protein deficiency can be physiological, physical and mental. The usual ones are 1. Edema – fluid retention / collection of fluid beneath the skin.2. Weight loss3. Thinning…
What do proteins do for us? Or why do we need proteins!! Well the reasons /its functions are plenty. 1. Building and repairing the body tissues .2. Protein is also a source of energy.3. Needed for the formation of enzymes and hormones.4. They are required for the various bodily functions like nutrient transport, water balance,…
