Citrus Fruits These fruits belong to the genus Citrus which contains about 16 species of evergreen aromatic shrubs and trees mostly with thorny branches distributed throughout the tropical and subtropical regions of the world. The common citrus fruits are orange, Lemon and lime. The bright colour, pleasing flavours and sweetness makes them a favourite fruit. […]
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Fruits :: Berries
Fruits :: Berries Berries are fruits with layers of pericarp ( fruit coat ) which are often homogeneous, except for the skin on the outside. The pericarp layers are pulpous and juicy. It contains seeds embedded in the pulp mass. The fruits have fragile cell structure that is damaged by rough handling or freezing.
Fruits and their Classification
Fruits and their Classification A fruit is a mature overy of a flower. The fleshy portion of the pericarp makes up the Chief edible portion of the fruit. A fruit is the edible and juicy product of a tree or plant and consist of the matured overy including its seeds and adjacent parts. Usually fruits […]
Classification of Vegetable according to their Nutritive value.
Classification of Vegetable according to their nutritive value. Vegetables are plants or parts of plants served with the main course of a meal. Apart from the nutritive value, vegetables probably do more than any other group of foods to add appetising colour, texture and flavour to our daily food. Vegetables contain a wide range of […]
Psychological Functions of Food
Psychological Functions of Food In addition to satisfying physical and social needs, foods also satisfy certain emotional needs of human beings. These include a sense of security, Love and acceptance. Foe example Preparation of delicious foods for family members is a token of love and affection.
Social Functions of Food
Social functions of Food Food has always been the central part of our community, social, cultural and religious life. It has been an expression of Love, friendship and happiness at religious, social and family get togethers.
Physiological functions of Food : Protective and Regulatory Foods
Physiological functions of Food : Protective and Regulatory Foods Foods rich in protein, minerals and Vitamins are known as protective and Regulatory foods. They are essential for health and regulate activities such as maintenance of body temperature, muscle contractions, control of water balance, clotting of blood, removal of waste products from the body and maintaining […]
Nowadays 35 percent of people below 60 yrs are having diabetes : Dr.Shambhu Pd Singh ( President IMA Ranchi )
Ranchi, Jharkhand | November | 14, 2021 :: Today 14th November is the World Diabetes Day. The incidence of diabetes is going high. 50 yrs back only 5 percent people above 60 yrs were having diabetes whereas nowadays 35 percent of people below 60 yrs are having diabetes duo to our fast changing modern lifestyle. […]
SARS‑CoV‑2 :: Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus 2
Severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS?CoV?2), also known as the coronavirus, is the virus that causes COVID-19 (coronavirus disease 2019), the respiratory illness responsible for the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. The virus was previously referred to by its provisional name, 2019 novel coronavirus (2019-nCoV), and has also been called human coronavirus 2019 (HCoV-19 or hCoV-19). […]
Physiological functions of Food : Body building Foods
Physiological functions of Food : Body building Foods Foods rich in protein are called body building foods. Milk, meat, eggs and fish are rich in protein of high quality. Pulses and nuts are good source of protein but the protein is not of high quality. These foods help to maintain life and promote growth. They […]