Food

Love from Punjab; Punjabi delicacies becoming globally popular

Punjabis have an innate quality of utilizing ingredients in multiple forms to make a plethora of varied dishes. Take fresh milk for instance. Punjabi food is just like the "Punjabis" - rich, robust and full of life.

2023-04-16T14:24:10.005123+00:00 IST

Excess calories during development of brain-alter reduce cravings

In Molecular Metabolism, a Rutgers study found that early overnutrition rewires developing brains to seek unhealthy food in children whose mothers are overweight during pregnancy and nursing.

2023-03-25T11:11:14.166096+00:00 IST

Ramzan 2023: Food items to relish during Iftar

Ramzan, which is considered to be the holiest month in the religion of Islam, has finally arrived. It marks the beginning of the month-long fasting period.

2023-03-23T11:57:02.403603+00:00 IST

Try out these easy-to-make snacks during Chaitra Navratri

During Navratri, devotees also prepare traditional snacks in their homes and sing bhajans to seek the blessings of Goddess Durga. On Navratri, people observe fasting for all nine days. In addition, some people fast for the first two or last two days of the festival. It is believed that Goddess Durga fulfils the wishes of those who fast on these days.

2023-03-22T05:04:50.024876+00:00 IST

How high sugar, fat diet can cause chronic liver disease

The study, conducted at MU's Roy Blunt NextGen Precision Health Building, identified the western diet-induced microbial and metabolic contributors to liver disease, advancing our understanding of the gut-liver axis and, as a result, the development of dietary and microbial interventions for this global health threat.

2023-03-19T04:09:51.175996+00:00 IST

Remembering recent meal might help check food intake: Study

The 'meal-recall effect', or remembering a recent meal, might restrict how much food a person consumes later. Researchers from the University of Cambridge investigated the effect on meal-recall of believing that a recent meal was twice as big and gratifying as reality or recalling a recent meal in detail (e.g., what it felt like to chew and swallow the food).

2023-03-12T16:14:31.877125+00:00 IST

How nearby food stores affect patients after weight-loss surgery

According to new research, being able to walk to a nearby food retail shop may be a key determinant in long-term weight loss following bariatric surgery.

2023-03-09T18:09:17.883624+00:00 IST

Make your Holi sweeter with Nashik's exquisite 'Abhushan Mithai'

Nashik is known for many things, including its grapes, onions, and wine, but one sweet dish that has been gaining attention recently, ahead of this year's Holi celebrations, is the unique and colourful 'Abhushan Mithai' or 'Phool Mithai'.

2023-03-05T10:17:59.413008+00:00 IST

Celebrate Holi 2023 with these 5 traditional treats

With Holi 2023 just around the corner, celebrations for the festival have already begun. There is a feeling of enthusiasm among Indians, as they are preparing to play the auspicious festival of colours with their friends and family.

2023-03-05T07:35:19.985331+00:00 IST

Study of popular diets finds over fourfold difference in carbon f

A new study from Tulane University which compared popular diets on both nutritional quality and environmental impact found that the keto and paleo diets, as eaten by American adults, scored among the lowest on overall nutrition quality and were among the highest on carbon emissions.

2023-03-01T11:04:29.727146+00:00 IST

7 Foods that you should consume for better health

There's something for everyone! If you want to have a binge day on the weekend, you must be fit and healthy during the week. To avoid becoming sick, fill your plate with nutritious grains, seafood, beans, and lentils.

2023-02-27T03:18:11.967083+00:00 IST

Salt can play key role in energy transition: Study

Salt could play a significant role in the energy transition to lower-carbon energy sources, according to a new study sponsored by the Bureau of Economic Geology at The University of Texas at Austin.

2023-02-26T17:53:45.610414+00:00 IST

Healthy foods that should be consumed throughout the week

So there are two cents for everyone! If you want to enjoy your binge day on weekend, you have to stay fit and healthy throughout the week. Your plate should be full of whole grains, fish, beans and lentils so that you don't fall sick.

2023-02-26T11:43:01.117236+00:00 IST

Chole Bhature to aloo puri: Have a breakfast like king on Sunday

There's the old saying that one must 'breakfast like a king, lunch like a prince, and dine like a pauper". This is because breakfast is considered the most important meal of the day and our Indian households have taken this way too seriously. As Sunday is just knocking on our doors, so it is time to plan some delicious and yummy breakfast options. So, here's a list of mouth-watering and tempting dishes to relish on your weekend.

2023-02-25T17:31:34.944172+00:00 IST

Does meat have antioxidants? Find out

Researchers have discovered that dipeptides containing 2-oxo-imidazole (2-oxo-IDPs) have extremely significant antioxidant activity. Also, they developed a technique to specifically and sensitively detect very minute concentrations of 2-oxo-IDPs and discovered for the first time that several forms of 2-oxo-IDPs are contained in meat, including beef, pork, and chicken.

2023-02-20T08:39:52.812363+00:00 IST

Patients with fatty liver disease may benefit from fasting

University of Illinois Chicago nutrition researchers evaluated 80 persons with nonalcoholic fatty liver disease and discovered that those who followed an alternate-day fasting diet and exercised were able to improve their health.

2023-02-19T13:43:13.596292+00:00 IST

Valentine's Day Special: Mocktail recipes you just have to try

It's Valentine's Week and we get that you want to plan something special for your beau. And, nothing could be more special than making something for your special someone by yourself. This is why we have come up with some specially curated mocktails that you can easily make at home and refresh your partner's mood. Check them out here.

2023-02-13T17:08:38.484180+00:00 IST

Valentine's Day Special: Check out these eateries for date night!

Valentine's day is tomorrow and if you're still confused about where to take your date, you've come to just the right place! We have curated a special list of restaurants and cafes that you can explore on the special day with your special someone. Check them out.

2023-02-13T16:30:09.964089+00:00 IST

Research: New gluten-free flour made from sweet potatoes

weet potatoes, which are orange and starchy, are delicious when mashed, chopped into fries, or just roasted whole. But you probably haven't thought about grinding them into flour and baking them into your next batch of cookies - at least, not yet! A recent study published in ACS Food Science & Technology revealed the optimal method for converting sweet potatoes into gluten-free flours high in antioxidants and ideal for thickening or baking.

2023-02-13T15:31:54.175262+00:00 IST

Study identifies compound in mushroom which boosts nerve growth

According to a study an active compound from an edible mushroom can boost nerve growth and enhance memory

2023-02-10T19:43:22.230368+00:00 IST

Valentine's Day Recipe: 3 desserts you can make this year!

Valentine's Day is just around the corner, and while there are lots of things you can plan on doing for your special someone on the occasion, making something for them from scratch would be really sweet and romantic. We have compiled a list of really yummy desserts that you can bake for your Valentine this year. Take a look:

2023-02-10T07:11:24.304408+00:00 IST