Soybean belongs to the legume family, is a native of East Asia and has been an important source of protein in the eastern countries for thousands of years. Scientists and researchers concur that soy protein is complete. For many years we believed that complete proteins (with all essential amino acids) came only from egg and milk. Therefore, we pushed either egg or milk down everyone's throats saying that they are the only foods that give all the essential amino acids needed for the body and which the body cannot synthesise. Now, research shows that soy protein is as good as milk and egg protein.

During the process of making curd, bacteria convert milk into curd and predigest the protein.

Some of the frequently asked questions by the clients to us include - Are protein supplements healthy? When these can be consumed, how much can I consume at a time, will I get six packs after taking it and so on.....

High protein diets are extensively being used by people for body building and weight loss.

Chickpeas and green gram sprouts are a helpful source of zinc, folate and protein. They are also very high in dietary fiber. They also contain appreciable amounts of Vitamin C.

The Zone Diet was developed by Barry Sears, a former researcher in biotechnology at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology The basis for this diet is that if a person eats carbohydrates, protein, fat in the proportion (40:30:30), she will improve her health, weight and athletic performance, because certain hormones will be balanced and therefore in the preferred "zone".

The European Union has brought out a new legislation under which food and drink manufacturers will have to prove scientifically the health and nutritional claims they make for their products. The legislation would prevent labels that extol virtues attributed to many foods and food supplements we eat such as being low in energy, fat free or high in protein - unless the labels fully comply with clear standards. Similarly vague terms such as "preserves youth", "improves memory" and "reduces calorie intake" that cannot be substantiated, would also be banned.

Potato is the most popular and widely used vegetable in the world. It contains 75% water, 20% starch and only 2% protein.

Mood swings and nutrition are related; in fact, the digestive tract acts as our second brain.

Egg is a nature's perfect balanced diet which contains calories, carbohydrates, proteins, fats, vitamins, minerals and antioxidant properties. Eggs have the high nutrient density and it is an excellent source of high quality protein.