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THE HEALTH IMPORTANCE OF EATING EGG

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  INTRODUCTION Eggs are food. It is rich in nutrieants.Egg can be obtained from birds such as chicken, geese and ducks. But the type of eggs that are more often chosen to be consumed are eggs that come from chicken. Both of the white and yolk of an eggs are rich in nutrients , including proteins, vitamins and minerals. The yolk content of the egg also contains cholesterol, fat soluble vitamins such as vitaminD and vitaminE and essential fatty acids.                                                                  NUTRIENT COMPOSITION OF EGG Eggs are very rich source of inexpensive and high quality of protein.More than half the protein of an egg is found in the egg white, which also contains vitamin B2 and lower ammount of fat than the yolk. Egg has contain very rich source of selenium,vitaminD,B6,B12 and minerals such ...

IMPORTENCE OF BREAST FEEDINGS

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  For infants to survive, grow and development properly they require the right proporation of nutrients.Breast milk is rich in nutrients and anti-bodies that help your body fight off virus and bacteria.It also contains the right quantities of fat, sugar,water and protein.These nutrients are major pre-requisites to the health and survival of the body.When a child is exclusively breastfed,their immune system is strengthened,enabling it to life threatening illnesses like pneumonia and diarrhoea amongst other infections.Breastfeeding lowers your baby`s risk of having asthma or allergies.                                                                 COLOSTRUM The world health organization recommended that colostrum,the yellowish sticky breast milk that is produced at the end of pregancy as the ideal food for newborns, to be giv...

HEALTH BENEFITS OF CURD

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Curd is a dairy product.It is fermented food.The fermentation process takes place by adding bacteria to the boild milk.Curd can be prepared from all varieties of milk.Curd which is made from skimmed milk is going to below-fat milk, while the one made from full cream milk is full-fat curd. Curd is the milk that has been acted upon by a particular kind of healthy bacteria.It improves the balance of healthy bacteria in the gut .   NUTRITIONAL VALUE OF CURD The nutritional value of curd is fat (4.3 gram),carbohydrate (3.4 gram),protein (11 gram),cholesterol(17 mg),sodium (364 mg) and potassium (104 mg).It is also contains vitamins A,D,B-12,calcium and megnesium.Curd is one of the best source of calcium. What is probiotic? Probiotic is a live microorganisms which administered in administered in adequate amounts confer a health benefit on the host. Lactic acid bacteria and bifido bacteria are the common type of microbes used as probiotics ,certain yeast and bacilli may also used. IMPROVE...

PANEER AND ITS HEALTH BENEFITS

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 Paneer is a kind of fresh,soft,un-ripened cheese obtained from coagulation of cow or buffalo milk.It is also known as Chana in Bangladesh and West-Bengal state of India. Paneer is a good source of protein. 100g of paneer yield about 8g of protein which is for people who weight train as they need protein is used for muscle building and repair. Proteins are also loaded with a wide range of health benefits.Cow milk contains the highest amount of casein protein among various kinds of milk. Paneer provides high quality of protein that is rich in all essential aminoacids required for growth and development of the body.A cube of raw paneer there fore makes for power house of protein . COMPONENTS OF PANEER Paneer also contain good amount of calcium,magnesium and phosphorous,and together with vitaminD,paneer ensures suffficient nutrient available for bone growth ,especially like in the childrn .It contains all the both fat-soluble and vitamin B-complex group of vitamins available in the...

HEALTH AND COSMETIC USES OF COW GHEE

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 Ghee is a clarified form of butter produced from pure cow`s milk,with excellent health benefits and nutritional values.It consist of fat soluble vitamins which aid to weight loss and also contains vitaminA omega-3 fatty acids,producing ghee include simmering the butter,which gives its a nutty-tasting and aromatic smell.Ghee also play a key role in balancing hormones and maintaining healthy cholesterol.Ghee also has a high heat point, which prevents its from producing free radicals that dammage cell function.Pure desi ghee,is ghee made of cow`s milk.It contains plenty of omega-3 fatty acids along with vitaminA.                                                 OMEGA-3 FATTY ACIDS EFA`s are called Essential fatty  acids.Because  our bodies cannot produced them.We must get them our diet.We require a specific balance of omega-3,omega-6 and omega-9 in our bodi...

BOVINE COLOSTRUM AND ITS IMMPORTANSE

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 Colostrum is a milky fluid.It is produced by mammary glands of mammals.That comes from the breasts of cow and other mammals the first few days after giving birth,before true milk appears. It contains protein,carbohydrates,fats,vitamins,minerals and specific kinds of protein called antibodies that fight disease causing agents such as bacteria and virus, antibody levels in bovine colostrum can be 100 times higher in regular cows milk. Some species fat concentration is substantially higher in colostrum than in milk (eg) sheep and horse.Some other species lower in colostrum than in milk(eg) camels and humans.                                                       Colostrum is known to contain immune cells(lymphocytes)and many antibodies such as IgA,IgG, and IgM. Other immune components of colostrum include the major components of the innate immune sys...

THE AMAZING BENEFITS OF COW MILK

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 Cow milk has been associated with good health. It is one of the most health drinks.It is packed with nutrients ,providing a range of health benefits.It is essential for building strong bones and teeth.It can help to boost immune system,protect the heart,prevent diabetes,help stimulate growth. STRENGTHEN BONES AND MUSCLES Due to the presence of ample amount of calcium, cow milk is highly associated with the development and maintenance of bone and muscle.Cow milk prevent bone diseases like oesteoporosis.Drinking cow milk on a regularl y  99% of the body's calcium is stored in bones and teeth. BODY DEVELOPMENT Cow milk contains proteins,calcium,vitamin D, phosphorous and magnesium .The combination of these essential nutrients are highly beneficial for the overall development of the body. DIGESTION Cow milk can help protect you from indigestion, vitamin B-12 found in cow milk. This vitamin helps in the process of digestion, There is 1.2mg vitamin B-12 found in a cup of milk a du...

SNAKE VENOM,TYPES AND MEDICINAL USES

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  There are about 3000 different species of snake which about 600 are venomous.These snake venom's that makes these species so dangerous are made up of hundreds of different types of peptides,enzymes and toxins. TYPES OF SNAKE VENOMS There are three main types of snake venom HEMOTOXIN Hemotoxin targets circulatory system and prevents clotting compounds from functioning correctly which causes profuse bleeding. Hemotoxin includes Cobra,Copperhead and Cotton mouths . NEUROTOXIN Neurotoxin target the central nervous system that stops musculer form working,ultimately leading suffocation. Venom made of neurotoxins is very deadly, as the proteins within can distrupt the channels that allow ions to flow across neuron membranes If these communication channels are distrupted the entire body system can crash, leading to immediate death.Neurotoxic venom include ,sea snakes,kraits and coral snakes. CYTOTOXIN Cytotoxic snake venoms target species cellular and muscular sites.Cytotoxic components ...

BEE VENOM AND ITS USES

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 Bee venom is made by bees.This is poison that makes bee stings pain full.Bee venom is used to make medicine other venoms are derived from related members of insect order Hymenoptera. Bee venom also called apitoxin ,contain many biological active compounds. Anti-inflammatory and inflammatory compounds,including sugars,minerals,amino .acids and enzymes.                                                                                   COMPONENTS OF VENOM MELITTIN A compound that consists of 26 amino acids-comprise about 50% of the dry weight of the venom and has been contains antiviral,antibacterial and anticancer effects .Studies have also suggested that melittin that inhibit the expression of inflammattory gene that cause the painful tissue swelling in rheumatiod arthritis. PEPT...

THE AMAZING BENEFITS OF ROYAL JELLY

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  Royal jelly is a milk secretion.It is secreted   from the hypopharyngal gland found in young worker bee s.It typically contains about 60% to 70% water 12% to 17% protein,10% to 6% sugar,3 to 6% fats and 2% to 3% vitamins,salts and amino acids.It's composition varies depending on geography and climate.This product gets its name from the fact that bees use it for the development and nurturing of honey bees.Some people use royal jelly as medicine.                                         Royal jelly is used for asthma,hey fever,liver disease,pancreatitis,sleep troubles(insomnia),premenstrual syndrome(PMS),stomach ulcers,kidney disease,bone fracture,menopasual symptoms,skin disorders. It also used as a general health tonic, for fight the effects of aging,and for boosting the immune system ROYAL JELLY CULTIVATION Royal jelly is harvested by stimulating colonies with movable fr...