Gut health is increasingly recognized as the foundation of overall health. A Book written by Lilis Nuraida, Hendry Noer Fadlillah, Fenny Amilia Mahara and Uswatun Hasanah (2025) provides a comprehensive understanding about how the probiotics, prebiotics, synbiotics and postbiotics maintain gut health and contribute to a healthy body. The book explains four key concepts: 1. […]
Understanding Halal Food: A Guide to Wholesome, Ethical Eating
In a world increasingly focused on mindful consumption, Halal food offers a unique intersection of health, ethics, and spirituality. Rooted in Islamic dietary laws, “Halal” means “permissible” in Arabic, and it encompasses not just what is eaten, but how it’s prepared, sourced, and consumed. While the opposite of halal is “Haram” means “prohibited” in Arabic. […]
Exploring Coffee: Nutritional Profile and Health Impacts
As the most popular beverage in the world, coffee is more than just a daily ritual. The culture of drinking coffee has become commonplace worldwide. A variety of coffee beverages with different flavors and characteristics have spread and become an option for coffee consumers. According to coffee consumption, people select to drink coffee for various […]
Pomegranate: A Nutritional Treasure in Oman
Living in Oman for almost 4 years, pomegranate harvest became one of our annual routine trips with friends and family. In Oman, pomegranates are grown primarily in the cooler regions of Jebel Akhdar, where the unique climate and soil conditions yield some of the finest and juiciest varieties. The harvest of pomegranates in Oman usually […]
5 Keys to Food Safety
Food safety is the most important factor to protect consumers from any health risk related to food. Based on Indonesian National Agency of Food and Drug Control (BPOM) guidelines, there are 5 keys to food safety: Maintain the hygiene – Hygiene can be maintained by washing hands before and after handling food, washing all cooking […]
Smart Way to Choose Food Products on The Market
The following are several things you need to pay attention to before deciding to buy food products on the market: The packaging condition. You need to check whether the packaging is still in good condition before buying the food products. Make sure the seal is not broken, still hermetically sealed, no bulging, dent, or any […]