G. K. Beela

Development and Nutritional Evaluation of a Malabar Spinach-Based Composite Food Supplement (Basella rubra L.)

V. Gayathri Devi, C. Anitha Chandran, G. K. Beela, Pratheesh P. Gopinath & N. Chitra · Journal of Advances in Biology & Biotechnology · 2026

Background: Micronutrient deficiencies, or "hidden hunger," affect over 2 billion people globally. Despite dietary guidelines, urban populations often consume less than 50% of the recommended daily intake of green leafy vegetables (GLVs). Basella rubra L. (red Malabar spinach) is...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jabb/2026/v29i33719

Nutritional Formulation and Sensory Acceptability of Fortified Nutrimix Porridge from Indigenous Rice Varieties for Preschool Children

D. Gayathri, R. Reshmi, M. Esakkimuthu, Suma Divakar, N. Chithra & G. K. Beela · Journal of Advances in Biology & Biotechnology · 2026

Malnutrition among preschool children (3–6 years) remains a major public health problem in India due to inadequate intake of energy and essential micronutrients, while rice, the primary staple food, loses significant nutrients during milling. This study aimed to formulate a forti...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jabb/2026/v29i33755