Home Remedies for Common Illness
The moment you eat something pungent and spicy, those little beads of sweat pop up on your forehead. The heat you’re feeling comes from capsaicin found in the hot peppers. Spicy foods are pungent because of peppers. Peppers are packed with a compound known as capsaicin.
Capsaicin, the chief spicy …
Red meat is widely consumed food all over the world. In fact in some countries it is known to be the staple food. One of the reasons is its easy availability. The meat derived from beef, lamb, pork, sheep and goat is called red meat. Although red meat contains many …
The term orthorexia is derived from two words, ‘ortho’ meaning straight and ‘orexia’ meaning appetite. Orthorexia Nervosa is a condition which is characterized by a pathological fixation of eating proper food. The condition has certain similarities with “Anorexia nerovosa”, however the difference between the two is that anorexia is concerned …
Pica refers to an eating disorder which is associated with persistent ingestion of substances that are non-nutritive in nature. While this condition can affect to individuals of any age, it is more commonly observed in children below the age of three years. Pica is usually benign in nature, but in …
Food is a basic necessity for human beings. Without food it is difficult to survive for a long time. Whether it is a relishing lobster dish or a pizza, we all value and enjoy eating a delicious meal. However, there are people who may be unable to eat all types …
Selective eating disorder is a type of eating disorder where a person becomes averse to eat certain foods. This leaves a very small space for foods that are acceptable. Above all the person also refuses to try eating anything new. You may find this condition extremely common among toddlers and …
The key to a healthy life is the right balance of eating nutritious food and physical activities. Some children tend to choose their meals, often leading to sweet and fatty food. It becomes a challenge for parents to formulate a solid plan on preparing meals for picky eaters.