Food Science

Functional Foods The first definition of functional foods has been established in Japan. In 1991, the Japanese law entered the work definition “foods for specified health use” (FOSHU) which allowed the first health claims at the food labeling. The FOSHU can be foods which exhibit health effect, used as foods in a diet, and are in the form of foods not as supplements. A 2nd definition of functional foods developed by the “Functional Food Science in Europe” (FUFOSE): “Functional food is a food with certain beneficial results on one or more goal functions in the frame beyond the basic nutritional outcomes with a result the improved health state and properly being or reduction of risk of diseases. It is consumed as part of a normal diet and is not used in the shape of pill or capsule or any other form of dietary supplement” . Recently, the Functional Food Center (FFC) introduced a new definition for functional foods as: “Natural or processed foods that contains known or unknown biologicall...

Does wearing a face mask cause a lack of oxygen in the body? Unlike countries such as Japan and China, where the use of face masks has long been common, covering the face with a cloth is becoming a new practice in Pakistan and other countries to limit the spread of the corona virus. When it comes to covering the mouth and nose, most people think that a face mask can cause the body to lack oxygen or to inhale only the breath that comes out of the mouth. But that doesn't happen and there are scientific reasons behind it. Viz-fitting surgical masks and cloth masks are porous, air passes through them easily, but tiny particles from the respiratory system are difficult to pass through. That's why face masks are considered effective in preventing the germs that can spread the disease, which may otherwise be present in the air. Wearing a mask may make you feel that the air flow has decreased, which is reducing the amount of oxygen in the arteries or in the body tissues. However, face ...

What to Eat when Tired The color of your face and skin shows how tired you are. Tired eyes and dark circles around them are also a reflection of fatigue. Getting a good night's sleep can solve these problems, but if you do not have time to rest, these problems can be solved with food. Green Tea Green tea can restore your youthful beauty. The polyphenol particles in green tea rejuvenate skin cells, restore the glow of youth to your skin and also help reduce wrinkles. Consumption of salmon Salmon contains a large amount of healthy nutrients that reduce skin irritation and improve its condition. Promotes smooth and hydrated skin. Nutrients such as omega 3 fatty acids and magnesium improve blood flow to the skin which makes the skin healthy and glowing. Drink more water. Our skin stays hydrated all the time and use plain water to achieve good and healthy skin. I can get a lot of help. When you are hydrated, your skin looks younger and fresher. This is a basic concept that everyone shou...