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PRESERVATION OF FOOD

INTRODUCTION  A critical process which prevents the spoilage,poisoning and contamination of food by microorganisms is known as preservation of food. It involves several techniques in maintaing the quality,texture,flavor and nutritional value of food products. From centuries, this method is followed,just the difference lies in the techniques used,earlier drying,smoking and salting methods were used but today methods such as canning,freezing,pasteurizartion and irradiation are used. The process of preserving the food holds an utmost importance as it provides us with many benefits such as: >   The techniques of preservation increases the shelf life of the food making it available for a longer period of time. >   The preservation methods prevents the poisoning and contamination of food by the microorganisms.  >   The techniques of preservation maintains the quality and nutritional value of the product thus our health and well-being are not compr...

Interactions in Ecosystems:FOOD WEBS

INTRODUCTION  An intricate network of relationships between organisms living in the ecosystem are known as Food webs. They demonstrate the flow of energy and nutrients from one species to another. Such complex interactions are considered very important as they maintain the balance and stability of ecosystems. It is essential to understand the food webs for managing and conserving natural resources in a better way. In this blog post,we will explore the food webs along with its key components, importance, types and applications.  WHAT ARE FOOD WEBS? A graphical representation of the feeding relationships between different species within an ecosystem is known as Food Web. This food web is distributed over different trophic levels which are as follows: ●Primary Producers:  They can also be called simply producers as these organisms such as plants and algae,produce their own food by the process of photosynthesis by using water and sunlight. ●Herbivores:...

A Dietary Guide for Anemia

INTRODUCTION A common nutritional disorder which is characterized by deficiency of red blood cells or haemoglobin in the blood is known as Anemia. It's symptoms mainly includes fatigue,weakness and shortness of breath. Several factors are responsible for causing anemia,some of the common ones are genetics,chronic diseases and menstrual disorders. Management and prevention of this condition can be possible by introducing some dietary changes which have significantly proved an improvement in the condition. In this blog post,we will look into the best diet for anemia and give practical tips to incorporate iron-rich foods into the diet of an anemic person. WHAT IS ANEMIA? It is a common nutritional disorder which is characterized by deficiency of red blood cells or haemoglobin in the blood. It can lead to fatigue,weakness and shortness of breath. Anemia can be of three different types: ● Iron-deficiency anemia:  It is caused by the lack of sufficient iron required to produc...