Food

It is essential for human beings and animals to eat food on a regular basis for survival. Food is the source of nourishment that contributes to the growth of living organisms and provides them with requisite energy for living. Very often the term ’food’ is used to refer to solid nourishment although a comprehensive definition would include liquid substances (drinks) as well. The food materials are of plant or animal origin and provide nutrition in the form of fats, proteins, carbohydrates and vitamins.

Most humans follow a fixed routine of food consumption at regular intervals during the day. They usually eat three meals - breakfast, lunch and dinner. Common food items include meat, vegetables and fruits. Food is often stored in refrigerators and freezers to preserve their freshness and prevent them from getting spoilt. They are also sold in packets (often in frozen state) at stores and malls for the same reasons.

There are different methods of preparation of food such as pressure cooking, microwaving and fermentation. Spices, salt and other items are often included in food items for added flavour. Various appliances used for food preparation include mixers, blenders, toasters, ovens, microwaves and pressure cookers. People of different ethnic and cultural backgrounds have their own distinct cuisine. You can order Chinese and Indian food in special restaurants that serve these cuisines. Several restaurants and stores offer food delivery services for their customers. Among recipe books of endless varieties, baby food recipe books rank high in popularity.