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Fat Free Milk: Your nutritious source to a hale and hearty life

Fat Free Milk: Your nutritious source to a hale and hearty life
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Fat Free Milk: Your nutritious source to a hale and hearty life

In a world where we are dealing with a situation like the Covid-19 pandemic, it becomes crucial to ensure utmost care for our body and mental health. The four walls around us can get daunting at times while we continue working from home and attending online classes. To resist the same, it becomes imperative to stay calm, healthy and integrate physical activities in our daily life. The long hours at home might tempt you to indulge in consuming junk food which will really not go well if you want to maintain a healthy body. However, adding just a cup of fat free milk to your regular diet can do ineffable wonders to your overall health and well-being. Instead of soda, flavored drinks, juices, coffee and other beverages, Fat free milk could be your excellent healthy alternative and go-to drink.

Throughout the years there have been many debates on the different types of milk and its advantages. In this article we will try to break down in simple terms the significant benefits of adding fat free milk to your regular diet.

Is Fat free really fat free?

Fat free milk retains all the benefits of whole milk, with the main difference of almost zero saturated milk fats. Fat free milk contains more calcium, protein, phosphorus, vitamin D, and vitamin A. It is less creamy and lighter in nature and consistency. Furthermore, fat free milk is

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Cell-Cultured Meat Meets Animal-Free Fermented Fat In First-Of-A-Kind Collaboration To Find More Sustainable Alt-Proteins For The Consumers Of Tomorrow

Recognizing the thriving demand for proteins and the need to provide sustainable food sources for a growing population, food tech startups and food scientists continue to explore the potential of new technologies to make alt-protein, the food of the future. 

 Sydney cell-cultured meat company Vow is pioneering the alt-meat space by building up an archive of cell ingredients across the reptilian, mammalian and avian realm: ”We have over a dozen species that we’ve grown and stored in our cell library.”  said Tim Noakesmith, co-founder and chief commercial officer of Vow. Among them they figure water buffalo, crocodile, kangaroo, but also regular chicken: “We don’t constrain ourselves to the sensory attributes of traditionally farmed animals, instead we asked ourselves how we can make meat better, looking for rich food experiences in everything from water buffalo and crocodile, to Kangaroo and beyond.” 

But alt-protein alone is not enough to satisfy the meat cravings of consumers..  Fat has a big role to play, to make meat irresistable and increase product’s palatability and traditionally alt-protein companies have turned to plant-based oils such as palm oil and coconut fat to give their products the ability to melt at different temperatures or densities 

These ingredients came, however, with a heavy environmental footprint and sub-standard sensory performance, and Vow reckoned that a “sustainable” alternative was what they needed: “We’re committed to including an irresistible fat profile in our

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Weight loss alert: Seven food combinations to burn fat, beat bloating and boost metabolism

Weight loss is not an easy process, but one that can be achieved by being consistent. Dietitian Vidhi Chawla says that in order to lose weight successfully, one has to exercise and eat proper food every day.

“There are certain food combinations that can help you burn fat, beat bloating and boost metabolism. Do not skip your breakfast; it may cause you to not consume adequate amounts of fibre and nutrients. It can also increase bouts of acidity,” she advises.

The dietitian lists some food combinations that may work magic to lose weight. Read on.

1. Egg and bell pepper: Eggs are a powerful superfood on their own, but when combined with bell pepper — another fat-burning ingredient — it can help you lose weight quickly. Eggs are rich in vitamins, antioxidants, and healthy fats, as well as choline, a nutrient that boosts metabolism. Bell peppers, on the other hand, are rich in vitamin C. Eating peppers can help you burn stored fat and convert carbs into fuel, keeping you energised all day. By adding bell peppers into your eggs, you can significantly accelerate weight loss.

2. Carrots and tahini: Carrots contain about 10 per cent of carbs, are made up of starch, simple sugars and fibre. They also have a low glycemic index and are rich in vitamin A in the beta carotene form, vitamin K, B-vitamins, and potassium. Tahini, also known as sesame butter, is high in calcium and can help you lose weight by reducing your appetite

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The Future is Fat: The Startups Looking to Fatten up Vegan Food – vegconomist

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Research shows vast swathes of the global population are turning to plant-based for a healthier diet, with vegan food associated with a wide array of health benefits. On the other hand, however, researchers have concluded that many consumers simply find processed animal-based foods too tasty to give up. 

According to Phil Morle from plant-based industry investor Main Sequence; to “unlock the mysteries of fats and create animal-free fats” is “essential for the future of the industry”. Fat holds the key to flavour, and creating viable, healthy and tasty vegan fats is the latest innovation frontier.

With this in mind, vegconomist takes a look at the fattiest players in the alt meat sphere:  

77 Foods 

After being named by Unilever as the winner of its Innovation Challenge, French startup 77 Foods has continued to develop its plant-based fat using sunflower oil to create an adipose tissue that closely resembles pork fat. Through this development, 77 foods have created a “mind-blowing” plant-based bacon which 92% of participants in a blind test preferred to conventional pork bacon, according to the brand. 

77 Foods bacon
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Hoxton Farms

Hoxton Farms, the UK’s first cell-cultured fat startup, raised £2.7 million of seed round funding this year. Combining cell biology and mathematical modelling, Hoxton Farms is making cruelty-free and sustainable fat to replace conventional vegetable fats used by plant-based producers. 

“We wanted to bring together our skills to address a pressing problem: how to satisfy a growing demand for meat without compromising on

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Low Fat Food for Dogs with Gastrointestinal Issues

Fish, Potato & Pea complete wet food

London, August 2021; Pooch & Mutt premium British health food brand (whose products happen to be consumed by dogs), has introduced a new addition to its grain-free wet dog food range, targeted at those with sensitive digestion and gastrointestinal disease.

Fish, Potato & Pea is the newest flavour launched by the brand to cater to dogs that are overweight or suffer from gastrointestinal disorders such as Inflammatory Bowel Disease or those that are prone to pancreatitis.

Historically, low-fat diets have often contained sub-par ingredients and low levels of protein. Pooch & Mutt have launched vet-approved low-fat wet dog food made from over 60% fish, with a very small percentage of fat (2% wet matter) which is a great option for those that have been advised to keep dietary fat low. The all-natural recipe is also grain-free and naturally hypoallergenic, suitable for dogs with food sensitivities or allergies.

The sustainably sourced fresh white fish is a nutritious protein source and a great option for fussy eaters. High in Omega 3 fatty acids, it has many benefits for skin & coat health, joint health and is rich in antioxidants to help strengthen the immune system.

Oftentimes, dogs are allergic or sensitive to common proteins such as chicken or beef. Fish is a less common allergen, which makes it a good option for those who are showing signs of food allergies.

“There is a range of conditions that can affect the stomach and intestines of the dog. Symptoms can include chronic diarrhoea, periodic

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