Food

Study finds benefits of time-restricted eating

Washington [US], August 22 (ANI): A new study by Salk scientists has shown that time-restricted eating (TRE), a dietary regimen that restricts eating to specific hours, has multiple health benefits besides weight loss. The study also shows that these benefits may depend on sex and age.

2021-08-22T09:54:09.421731+00:00 IST

Low-calorie, immunity-booster dishes to binge on this Raksha Bandhan

New Delhi [India], August 20 (ANI): Raksha Bandhan is just around the corner and no festival can be complete without bonding over delicious food, especially gorging on traditional sweets.

2021-08-20T11:56:06.747911+00:00 IST

Ultra-processed foods comprise 2/3 of calories in children, teen diets

Massachusetts [US], August 14 (ANI): According to a new study from researchers at the Friedman School of Nutrition Science and Policy at Tufts University, ultra-processed foods have become a larger part of kids' and teens' diets, which may be associated with health risks.

2021-08-14T12:38:50.441872+00:00 IST

Adolescents who eat potatoes have higher quality diets: Study

Washington [US], August 8 (ANI): A recent research has suggested that eating potatoes can be an effective strategy to modestly improve the intake of key shortfall nutrients.

2021-08-08T17:31:07.619534+00:00 IST

Study suggests adding colour to your plate may lower cognitive decline risk

Washington [US], August 7 (ANI): A new study found that people who eat a diet that includes at least half a serving per day of foods high in flavonoids like strawberries, oranges, peppers and apples may have a 20 per cent lower risk of cognitive decline.

2021-08-07T10:41:30.936787+00:00 IST

Study shows adolescents who eat potatoes have higher quality diets

Chicago [US], August 6 (ANI): A recent study conducted among nine to 18-year-olds has suggested that eating potatoes can be an effective strategy to modestly improve intake of key shortfall nutrients.

2021-08-06T11:49:06.630080+00:00 IST

Millet-based diet may lower risk of type 2 diabetes, help manage blood glucose levels

Washington [US], July 30 (ANI): A new study has shown that eating a millet-based diet can reduce the risk of developing type 2 diabetes and help manage blood glucose levels in people with diabetes.

2021-07-30T14:23:06.302697+00:00 IST

Eating for hunger or pleasure? Regulating feeding behaviours involves different brain circuits

Washington [US], July 27 (ANI): Many times we eat, not because we are hungry, but because of social pressures or because the food is so appetising, that, even though we are full, we just want another bite.

2021-07-27T17:45:44.795111+00:00 IST

Longer lunch breaks can encourage kids to eat more fruits, vegetables

Washington [US], July 22 (ANI): When kids sit down to eat lunch at school, fruits and vegetables may not be their first choice. But with more time at the lunch table, they are more likely to pick up those healthy foods, a new study suggested.

2021-07-22T11:20:17.454136+00:00 IST

Study links ultra-processed food to higher risk of IBD

Washington [US], July 17 (ANI): A new study has shed light on the adverse effects of consuming ultra-processed food items. According to the research, a higher intake of ultra-processed food is associated with an increased risk of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD).

2021-07-17T15:11:49.744967+00:00 IST

Evaluating peers' food choices may improve healthy eating habits among adolescents: Study

Washington [US], July 15 (ANI): According to a new study, incorporating evaluations of the healthiness of others' food choices can be a tool to fight unhealthy eating lifestyles.

2021-07-15T14:35:01.903487+00:00 IST

Fermented-food diet increases microbiome diversity, lowers inflammation: Study

Washington [US], July 13 (ANI): A diet rich in fermented foods enhances the diversity of gut microbes and decreases molecular signs of inflammation, according to researchers at the Stanford School of Medicine.

2021-07-13T11:54:00.342924+00:00 IST

Brains process taste information before factoring in health information: Study

Washington [US], July 10 (ANI): Our brains process taste information first, before factoring in health information, according to a new research from Duke University.

2021-07-10T16:35:36.091832+00:00 IST

Study suggests change in diet could lessen severity of headaches

Washington [US], July 5 (ANI): You might want to cut down on junk food as a new study showed how a change in diet based on certain classes of fatty acids decreased headaches in patients over a 16-week period.

2021-07-05T14:52:21.257067+00:00 IST

Researchers find time of day eating milk chocolate can impact regulation of body weight

Washington [US], July 5 (ANI): Eating milk chocolate every day may sound like a recipe for weight gain, but a study of postmenopausal women has found that eating a concentrated amount of chocolate during a narrow window of time in the morning may help the body burn fat and decrease blood sugar levels.

2021-07-05T03:22:31.577039+00:00 IST

Consuming a balanced diet reduces skin, joint inflammation: Study

Washington [US], July 3 (ANI): A study, led by UC Davis Health researchers, found that a diet rich in sugar and fat leads to an imbalance in the gut's microbial culture and may contribute to inflammatory skin diseases such as psoriasis.

2021-07-03T15:02:55.576545+00:00 IST

Fortifying tea with folate, vitamin B12 could help tackle health issues in women: Study

Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], June 27 (ANI): A study has found a new way to fortify tea in order to tackle health issues in women with chronic nutritional deficiencies.

2021-06-27T10:53:07.834198+00:00 IST

Serving larger portions of vegetables may promote vegetable intake in kids: Study

Washington [US], June 25 (ANI): It can be difficult to get kids to eat enough vegetables, but a new Penn State study found that simply adding more veggies to their plates resulted in children consuming more vegetables during the meal.

2021-06-25T13:29:29.154921+00:00 IST

Food protein can eliminate pungency, bitterness of extra virgin olive oil

Washington [US], June 24 (ANI): Researchers at Monell Chemical Senses Center have been investigating the potential health-promoting qualities of extra virgin olive oil (EVOO) for decades, including its possible medicinal value for preventing cancer, Alzheimer's, and cardiovascular disease, as part of the well-known Mediterranean diet.

2021-06-24T03:02:16.822045+00:00 IST

Study suggests schools should strive to improve students' food literacy

Washington [US], June 23 (ANI): The findings of a new study stressed that food literacy, which means understanding the impact of food choices on our health, environment, and economy should be a priority for K-12 schools during the COVID-19 pandemic and beyond.

2021-06-23T16:50:20.864371+00:00 IST

Study: Adults who skip morning meal likely to miss out on nutrients

Washington [US], June 16 (ANI): Adults who skip breakfast are likely to miss out on key nutrients that are most abundant in the foods that make up morning meals, a study by Ohio State University suggests.

2021-06-16T17:22:17.913254+00:00 IST