About 2.6% of India’s 5.6 crore children are severely malnourished. Smriti Irani, Women and Child Development Minister, revealed this concerning statistic during the Rajya Sabha question-answer session. Apart from this, the government’s ‘Poshan Tracker’ report for February 2023 further strengthened the present situation, confirming that 14,56,000 children in India are malnourished. According to an official […]
Nutrition Guidelines for Thalassemia Girls and Women: What to Eat and What to Avoid
Thalassemia is a genetic blood disorder that affects the production of haemoglobin, the protein responsible for carrying oxygen in the blood. People with thalassemia require special attention to their diet to maintain optimal health and manage their condition effectively. This is true when it comes to thalassemia girls and women, as their nutritional needs may […]
Nutrition value of Moong Dal (Green gram dal)
Moong dal or green gram dal is very commonly used in every house of India. Dal contains a sufficient amount of nutrients and adds variety to the plate no matter how’s it prepared. It is used to prepare normal dal, khichdi as moong dal khichdi or chilla in north India (just like dosa), moong dal […]