International Journal of Food, Nutrition & Dietetics

 This short communication explores the intervening role of dietary supplementation on the inter-relationship between exercise and pain. There were two studies on caffeine, three studies on ginger, one study on fluid intake, one study on magnesium, and one study on herbal supplement ephedra. Existing evidence points out the apparently beneficial role of caffeine and oral magnesium supplements, inconsistent role of ginger, and potentially harmful role of herbal supplement ephedra and reconstituted fruit juices with high carbohydrate content on muscle performance and exercise-induced muscle pain.This article highlighted the role of dietary supplements in mediating the interaction between exercising and pain, which is important for clinicians ad researchers using nutritional and diet interventions as adjunct to exercise therapy for people with primary complaints of pain.   

 Papaya is a very popular fruit grown in tropical countries and belongs to the family of Carcicaceae.  Nutritionally papaya is a rich source of carotenoids and also provides fair amounts of B complex vitamins, ascorbic acid and minerals. Papaya can be processed to obtain many preserved products such as candy, jams and jellies. It also can be converted to beverages such as ready-to-drink beverages and nectar. Dried and canned papaya products are also available. By-products of papaya such as pectin and papain are useful for the food industry. Papaya is also prized for its medicinal properties, which have been documented by many researches. The present review focuses on the salient features of nutritional composition, processed products, and medicinal uses of papaya.   

 A total of 147 rural adult males from two villages of Ludhiana district, Punjab belonging to low (LIG), medium (MIG) and high income groups (HIG) were surveyed for their nutrient adequacy. The daily intake of cereals, pulses, green leafy vegetables, roots and tubers, other vegetables, fruits, sugars and fats and oils was less than suggested intake, while that of milk and milk products was higher. Diets of the individuals were deficient in energy, â-carotene, riboflavin, niacin and vitamin B12 but contained higher amount of thiamine and calcium compared to ICMR’s recommendation. Intake of protein, fat, folic acid and iron was higher in MIG and HIG than RDA as compared to LIG. Income significantly (P<0.05) affected fat, â-carotene, folic acid, calcium and iron consumption, whereas energy, protein, carbohydrate, thiamine, riboflavin, ascorbic acid intake of individuals was significantly (P<0.05) more in HIG as compared to LIG. 

 Dietary fibers play a multifaceted role in preventing a number of health disorders Bakery products now become essential food items of a vast majority of the population in India. These are bearing negligible fiber. “Tur” husk - bran is byproduct of milling industry and used mainly for cattle feed hence possesses low economical value. This study is therefore planned with a view to develop standardized process for high fiber bun using Pigeon pea husk. For that, Refined Wheat Flour was replaced with 2, 4, 6, 8 and 10% of PPH in the commercial bun formula and product optimization was carried out using sensory evaluation. Raw material, control and experimental buns were analysed for various nutrients using standard methods. Coast is also calculated for economical evaluation for industrial viability. Data analysed statistically. An acceptable quality high fiber bun by replacing maximum 8% RWF with PPH could be prepared by the final formula and procedure standardized. It contains more fiber and less energy as compared to control biscuit. It found economically viable and thus could easily marketed among Indian consumer chiefly consist of middle class population.