by Vipin MK Srinath
Sleep with One Eye Open So, these are the famous lyrics of the song ‘Enter Sandman’ by the band Metallica. I wanted to mention this so that some of you listen to this track after reading this post on sleep. Sandman or Morpheus is a famous character in pop culture who you could say is […]
What is Whey? When you make Desi cheese aka paneer at home, you are left with a chalky liquid. You may even notice this chalky liquid on top of curd as well. This chalky liquid is called “whey”. Of course, this is not the best tasting and isn’t entirely protein. Manufacturers freeze dry this, eliminate […]
Protein Basics Protein is one of the 3 macro-nutrients – carbohydrates and fats being the other two. You get 4 calories for very gram of protein you consume. Protein is used to build muscle, new tissue, skin, produce hormones among many other vital functions. Amino acids are what we refer to protein at the molecular […]
Eat as Nature Intended Fruits and vegetables are a must in anyone’s diet. There are 3 things that fruit and vegetables provide in your diet – vitamins, minerals and fiber. Vitamins and minerals are also referred to as ‘micro-nutrients’. Fiber is essential for improving your gut health. As you get older, you need more fiber […]
Introduction Let’s quickly understand what carbohydrates are. There are 3 macro nutrients in food – carbohydrates, proteins and fats. The fundamental source of energy for the human body will always be carbohydrates and the human brain consumes nearly 30% of all the carbohydrates you eat for its daily function. 1 gram of any carbohydrate gives […]