Understanding Calcium in the Body

Our bodies need Calcium, so we must ingest it, but have you ever wondered how Calcium gets absorbed by the body? It is a fairly simple process. We eat food that is rich in calcium, and that food goes through the process of digestion. The blood absorbs the Calcium from the food when it passes…

Bones: The Body’s Building Blocks!

Bones! We all know how important they are. Without them, we wouldn’t be able to stand up straight. Instead, we would all look like mounds of jelly. They also protect our organs, anchor our muscles and act as the Calcium store house of the body. But, How much do we really know about bones?  It’s…

Busting the Milk Myth

Did you grow up drinking milk?  Did everyone around you consume milk in some way, shape or form? Did everyone around you insist milk was healthy? Did you assume I’m referring to cow’s milk? If you answered ‘Yes’ to all the questions, you’re not alone! Drinking milk is the norm in most Indian households. Most…