Can a vegan diet lead to severe protein deficiency and malnutrition?
Vegan influencer Zhanna Samsonova dies at 39 Vegan diets are very low in protein, calcium, Vitamin D and vitamin B12, which can result in anaemia, nervous system damage, infertility and heart disease. In the absence of fats from the diet, fat-soluble vitamins won’t get absorbed by the body, says Ritika Samaddar, Regional Head, Nutrition And […]
The carbohydrate-protein mix in Indian food habits
India is often referred to as the diabetes capital of the world. How did it earn this dubious distinction, accounting for 17 per cent (approximately 420 million) of the world’s population afflicted by abnormal metabolism of carbohydrates and elevated blood glucose levels? Is India’s diabetes epidemic driven by genetic or external factors? While the former […]
Growth opportunities in the dairy sector
Consumers may be tightening their belts, but there are still plenty of opportunities for dairy suppliers to increase sales. The cost-of-living crisis in the UK is having a significant impact on how consumers are choosing to spend their money. During 20‑31 July 2022, 89 percent of British adults said expenses had increased, with 94 percent […]
Three food and beverage trends to mind for 2022
I am writing this column as 2021 nears its end and 2022 awaits on the horizon. The timing coincides with the publication of numerous lists of trends that will drive food and beverage innovation in 2022 — from companies ranging from market research firms to ingredient suppliers. A number of those trends spell opportunity for […]