Food

Study explains why pregnant women should follow traditional vegetable diet

Washington DC [USA], April 18 (ANI): Consuming the traditional 'three-veggies' diet before pregnancy can help women reach full-term pregnancy, that is, lowers the risk of premature birth, suggests a recent study.

2020-04-18T10:42:34.072025+00:00 IST

Researchers find source of fermentation in Korean delicacy Kimchi

Sejong [South Korea], April 17 (ANI): Solving the mystery of fermentation process involved in the famous Korean delicacy Kimchi, a group of researchers has suggested that the cabbage and garlic present in the delicacy is the main source of fermentation.

2020-04-17T18:20:38.100527+00:00 IST

Study discloses barriers young adults face to seek help for eating disorders

Washington D.C. [USA], April 15 (ANI): Factors such as fear of being a burden to others, embarrassment, concern about other's take, have been identified as some of the barriers that restrict young people to seek professional help for eating disorders.

2020-04-15T17:19:45.528701+00:00 IST

Study reveals Mediterranean diet may help preserve cognitive function

Washington D.C. [USA], April 14 (ANI): Adherence to the Mediterranean diet - high in vegetables, whole grains, fish, and olive oil - correlates with higher cognitive function, according to a recent analysis of data from two major eye disease studies.

2020-04-14T04:41:54.332928+00:00 IST

Don't skip this important step while baking during lockdown

Washington D.C. [USA], April 13 (ANI): Lockdown and self-isolation are bringing out different talent among the people across the world.

2020-04-13T16:13:11.276339+00:00 IST

Study reveals fibre intake in young women may reduce breast cancer risk

Washington D.C. [USA], April 11 (ANI): While high dietary fibre foods such as fruits, vegetables and nuts are helpful in maintain bowel health, a recent study suggests that there is a significantly lower breast cancer risk among women who eat fibre-rich foods, during their adolescence as compared to peers who eat less dietary fibre when young.

2020-04-11T11:04:52.127965+00:00 IST

Study suggests foods high in vitamin D may benefit heart health

Washington D.C.[USA], April 8 (ANI): Consuming vitamin D rich foods may have heart-protective effects, suggests recent research.

2020-04-08T11:06:44.025480+00:00 IST

Salt rich diet may lead to weaker immune system

Washington D.C. [USA], April 4 (ANI): While consuming a high-diet salt can result in high blood pressure, a recent study has revealed a link between salt-rich diet and weaker immune system.

2020-04-04T15:20:49.969200+00:00 IST

Study reveals most people consider becoming vegetarian for their health

Washington D.C.[USA], Apr 3 (ANI): In US-based study, researchers discovered that people are motivated to be vegetarian for different reasons -- the most common in western cultures being health, the environment, and animal rights.

2020-04-03T09:51:32.393409+00:00 IST

Study reveals consumption of eggs lowers cardiovascular risk

Washington D.C. [USA], April 2 (ANI): While eggs are known as a good source of high-quality protein and contain bioactive components beneficial for health, a recent study has revealed that consumption of 3-6 eggs per week lowers the risk of cardiovascular disease and death.

2020-04-02T17:13:45.810669+00:00 IST

Diet affects microbial composition of human gut: Study

Washington D.C. [USA], Mar 29 (ANI): The microbial composition of the human gut is largely affected by the diet consumed by the individual, suggests a new study.

2020-03-29T17:02:37.342530+00:00 IST

Plant-based diet can help manage asthma, high-fat foods may raise its risk

Washington D.C.[USA], Mar 29 (ANI): People who consume a plant-based diet are at lower risk of asthma, recent research suggests. At the same time, consumption of dairy products and high-fat foods raise the risk.

2020-03-29T07:52:06.190662+00:00 IST

Sugar-rich diets have negative impact on health independent of obesity: Study

London [England], Mar 22 (ANI): Researchers have found that consuming high sugar diets has a negative impact on the health of individuals independent of the body-weight of the people.

2020-03-22T11:17:14.395437+00:00 IST

Vitamin D raises chances of walking in elderly people after hip fracture

New Jersey [USA], Mar 21 (ANI): According to a recent study, elderly people who are not vitamin D deficient have a better chance of walking after hip fracture surgery.

2020-03-21T12:49:33.475731+00:00 IST

Study suggests age-related muscle loss reduces by more balanced protein diet

Birmingham [UK], Mar 21 (ANI): While a well-balanced diet is advised to maintain a healthy body and mind, the quantity of the balanced protein in the diet is equally important. In a new study, researchers have found that consuming a more balanced protein diet can help in the reduction of various age-related loss of muscles.

2020-03-21T12:11:01.100916+00:00 IST

Onigiri, a Japanese comfort food to satisfy your taste buds

Tokyo [Japan], Mar 19 (ANI): Onigiri, a traditional Japanese cuisine, is a true testament to the culinary ingenuity of the people from the Land of the Rising Sun.

2020-03-19T14:41:38.875722+00:00 IST

Japanese traditional dish 'Mitarashi dango' attracts tourists

Tokyo [Japan], Mar 19 (ANI): One of the oldest traditional Japanese dessert, 'Dangos' are attracting tourists in Japan, as they provide a unique taste of Japan's history. These sweet rice dumplings, skewered onto a bamboo stick appear like white balls can be found in most traditional markets in a variety of flavours, but the most popular type is Mitarashidango.

2020-03-19T14:04:56.434476+00:00 IST

Balanced protein intake can reduce age-related muscle loss

Birmingham [UK], Mar 16 (ANI): Researchers at the University of Birmingham have found that eating more protein during breakfast or lunchtime could help older people maintain muscle mass with advancing age.

2020-03-16T16:44:35.721734+00:00 IST

Every-other-day-fasting beneficial for overall health: Study

Washington D.C. [USA], Mar 15 (ANI): Every-other-day-fasting, which involves eating food only on alternate days, has been found to positively affect overall health by changing the metabolism of fatty acids in the liver, revealed a recent study.

2020-03-15T13:14:20.966730+00:00 IST

Due to confusing standards children consume extra sugar in breakfast cereals

Washington D.C. [USA], Mar 15 (ANI): Children consume more sugar from their breakfast cereals than their parents expect due to insufficient industry nutritional guidelines, according to a recent study.

2020-03-15T07:26:39.922927+00:00 IST

'Keto flu' during ketogenic diet might be real: Study

Tasmania [Australia], Mar 14 (ANI): According to a new study, a ketogenic diet may lead to adverse symptoms resembling that of flu during the initial weeks of its induction.

2020-03-14T12:38:10.165084+00:00 IST