SMC College of Dairy Science, Kamdhenu University, Gujarat, in association with the Gut Microbiota and Probiotic Science Foundation (India) and Swedish South Asian Network on Fermented foods organized the “PROBIOTIC AWARENESS DAY”- an awareness program and competition for school children on 25th July 2023. World over people are beginning to recognize the importance of gut … Continue reading “Probiotic Awareness Day for School Children – Anand Gujarat”

Lesser-known facts about the Gut-Brain Connection
June 22, 2023
Are you aware of the incredible connection between your gut and brain? It’s not just a physical connection but also an intricate communication network that influences our overall health. This is where probiotics come in – they play a vital role in maintaining good gut health, ultimately benefiting our mental well-being. In this blog post, … Continue reading “Lesser-known facts about the Gut-Brain Connection”

Prevent Constipation with a heathy diet, exercise and probiotics
April 12, 2023
Constipation is not a disease, but those who are constipated are extremely uncomfortable and not happy with their quality of life. This affects women, children and elderly. It can also cause stress, low moods, fatigue and weight gain. When food remains for a long time in the intestine, the toxins or harmful substances are absorbed … Continue reading “Prevent Constipation with a heathy diet, exercise and probiotics”

SAY GOODBYE TO CONSTIPATION AND IMPROVE QUALITY OF LIFE
February 6, 2023
WHAT IS CONSTIPATION? Constipation is not a disease, it is a symptom, which affects almost 25% of the world’s population, especially children, women and the elderly. Those who are constipated, find it difficult to pass their bowels regularly and very often they pass them, even lesser than three times a week. The stool is often … Continue reading “SAY GOODBYE TO CONSTIPATION AND IMPROVE QUALITY OF LIFE”

Make Yakult Light a Part of your Daily Diet
December 28, 2022
In continuation to the previous article, we will yet again discuss, what makes Yakult Light so special, and why it should be an essential part of your daily diet. 1. Strengthens your Intestine and immunity Yakult Light contains 650 Crore probiotic (for life) bacteria, L. casei Shirota (SHIROTA strain) which keep our intestine healthy, and … Continue reading “Make Yakult Light a Part of your Daily Diet”

September – The Nutrition Month in India
September 21, 2022
In India, we all love food and enjoy eating. In fact, if it is our favourite dish, we have a tendency to binge and overeat. Despite our love for food, India has been battling with the growing burden of Malnutrition. It is heartbreaking to learn that more than half the population is suffering from undernutrition … Continue reading “September – The Nutrition Month in India”

Role of Probiotics for Sports People and Athletes
August 29, 2022
We have all heard that the greatest lessons are learned on the playground. National Sports Day is celebrated in India on 29th August, to commemorate the birthday of the hockey legend, Major Dhyan Chand. The last decade has seen an increase in the number of sports people in India, who have been winning laurels for … Continue reading “Role of Probiotics for Sports People and Athletes”

Our Monsoon Diet – What to eat and Why?
July 22, 2022
Long drives, gusty winds, jumping in puddles and enjoying savouries, can be anybody’s longing desire, to enjoy the monsoon. However, our body is more vulnerable to infections, during the monsoons. Water-borne diseases like diarrhoea, food poisoning and viral infections like the common cold, cough and allergies, can ruin your day and spoil the fun. Not … Continue reading “Our Monsoon Diet – What to eat and Why?”

Be Summer Ready
June 24, 2022
With the onset of summer, our energy levels go down and it seems like the sun is draining us. As the temperature rises, we get lethargic and look forward to the long and lazy days of the summer. However, the summer heat can also have some drastic effects on our health. During this season, we … Continue reading “Be Summer Ready”

World Digestive Health Day
May 23, 2022
29th May is World Digestive Health Day, a global health awareness day, that draws attention to one of the most neglected organs of our body – the digestive system. Celebrated every year, it emphasizes the importance of our digestive system which not only breaks down food into nutrients, used by the body for energy, growth, … Continue reading “World Digestive Health Day”

Probiotics – Good for Constipation, Diarrhoea and Depression
January 15, 2022
Our digestive system is remarkably efficient. After the digestion of food and absorption of nutrients, it gets rid of all the waste material from the body through regular bowel movements. Healthy bowel movements empty the intestine of undigested food, harmful bacteria and their toxins so that you are not constipated, bloated or in pain. However, … Continue reading “Probiotics – Good for Constipation, Diarrhoea and Depression”

Yakult Goes to Space
July 16, 2021
About 100km above the Earth is Space, which appears as a black blanket dotted with stars. While it is believed that space is empty, it is not true. It is filled with gas and dust and infrared and ultra-violet radiations from the sun which could be dangerous for astronauts, and people who go to space. … Continue reading “Yakult Goes to Space”

Probiotics Help to Reduce Stress Related Symptoms
June 17, 2021
The intestine lives in harmony with its 1.5 kg bacteria known as the intestinal microbiota. These bacteria play an important role in every aspect of health. More recently, scientists have discovered that this group of bacteria are closely linked to the brain. There is two-way communication between the brain and the bacteria and vice versa. … Continue reading “Probiotics Help to Reduce Stress Related Symptoms”

CAN PROBIOTICS HELP IN IMPROVING NUTRIENT ABSORPTION FOR MALNOURISHED PEOPLE?
February 9, 2021
Living in a country like India which is home to one fifth of the world’s population, we cannot help but worry about the state of health and nutrition in the country. The recent National Nutrition survey conducted by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare was an eye opener. It showed that despite economic growth … Continue reading “CAN PROBIOTICS HELP IN IMPROVING NUTRIENT ABSORPTION FOR MALNOURISHED PEOPLE?”

Get the best from the food you eat-include probiotics as a part of your diet
November 4, 2020
We all have one thing in common when we think of food – to get the best nutrition from all that we eat. I was surprised during my recent jaunt to the supermarket to find that wheat had bran, bread had oats, biscuits were multigrain and I understood completely that India has changed. It is … Continue reading “Get the best from the food you eat-include probiotics as a part of your diet”

The Next New Way to Build Immunity- Keep the Intestine Healthy
May 13, 2020
With the changing season and the fear of harmful bacteria and viruses lurking in every nook and corner of our surroundings, we are all taking extra care of our immune system. Immunity is the body’s natural ability to fight viral and bacterial infections and keep us protected. When we are strong and healthy, we don’t … Continue reading “The Next New Way to Build Immunity- Keep the Intestine Healthy”

Get the Best from the Food you Eat- Include a probiotic as a part of your Diet
March 4, 2020
With the changing scenario in India where lifestyle diseases are on the rise, almost every other person is becoming health conscious and looking for the best food choices. It is not surprising that the shelves in the supermarket are flooded with health foods and most people including my friends are constantly talking about good nutrition. … Continue reading “Get the Best from the Food you Eat- Include a probiotic as a part of your Diet”

Gift yourself good gut health this festive season
October 17, 2019
As the year draws to an end, we begin to feel the excitement in the air. It is festive time yet again – a time for hustle bustle, late nights, laughter, fun and indulgence. Holiday season also means “FOOD” and for most of us the evening ends with heavy oily snacks and sweets. It is … Continue reading “Gift yourself good gut health this festive season”

BE MONSOON READY WITH PROBIOTICS
July 24, 2019
Whatever be the season, we always take precautions to stay protected from infections, falling sick and having to go to the doctor. Summer, Winter and Rains – they all bring with them some joy and some despair. Soon monsoons will be in full swing and along with the fun and excitement there will be a … Continue reading “BE MONSOON READY WITH PROBIOTICS”

Make probiotics a part of your Daily Diet
June 24, 2019
It’s hot, it’s humid, it’s cold, it’s raining!! Whatever the season, there is one thing that we will continue to have every-day – that tall glass of milk!! It is because of the protein, calcium, vitamins and minerals that milk gives us. So be it a glass of cold coffee on a hot summer day … Continue reading “Make probiotics a part of your Daily Diet”