Nutrition Tag

खाद्य फसलों का जैवप्रबलीकरण या जैवसंवर्धन: कुपोषण दूर करने की प्रभावी रणनीति Nutrition (protein, vitamins and minerals) deficiency is one of the most important public health issue across the globe, particularly in developing and underdeveloped countries. Nutrient deficiency can be overcome by consuming a diverse diet. The other alternatives are supplementation and fortification but these are difficult to sustain on a long-term basis and fortified food is not affordable and available to poor people. Biofortification  is a process to improve the nutritional value of crop plants through plant breeding, agronomic and transgenic approaches. Consumption of bio-fortified staple crops will help in the alleviation of malnutrition thereby it improves the human health condition. Presently, development...

स्वास्थ्य वर्धक, पोषण से भरपूर सब्‍जी - ब्रोकली Brassica vegetables (Broccoli, Brussels sprouts, cabbage, cauliflower, collards, kale, mustard, rape, etc.)  have received a great deal of attention in the past 5–10 years as consumers have developed an increases awareness of the nutritional content of foodstuffs in their diet.  Brassicaceae family (Cruciferae) includes vegetables that are commonly grown and include broccoli, Brussels sprouts, cabbage, collards, kale, mustard, rape, etc. Broccoli (Brassica oleracea var. italica) is an important cole crop. The majority of Brassica vegetables are purchased and consumed as fresh vegetables, mostly following cooking. The time and methods of cooking have a considerable influence on nutrient availability and content. Since ancient period the mankind...