Functional food

Introduction Manipur is one of the eight Northeastern states in India and is known for many indigenous rice cultivars, variations and landraces, which are highly regarded for both their cultural and nutritional benefits. Chakhao, which means delicious rice in Manipur…

Introduction: Chronic illnesses constitute a serious health issue faced by a majority of the population all over the world. According to accumulated evidence, eating veggies can greatly lower the risk of chronic illnesses. Functional foods are becoming increasingly popular, which…

Keeping track with the advances in changing world, the 21st century has observed a shift from pharmaceuticals to nutraceuticals that supports the idiom “Prevention is better than cure.” Although current researches in pharmaceuticals greatly outnumber those occurring in the area…

Ancient civilizations were supported by their own specific agriculture and functional foods. Foods of the ancient people, the world over, were interwoven into their spiritual beliefs and way of life. Like Bharateeyas, the ancient people of South America had a…