Food

Celebrate World Cancer Day by adding these foods to your diet

People across the world need to be aware of nutrition and other lifestyle changes that can be implemented to help them recover and potentially reduce the risk of same cancer recurring or a new one developing. World Cancer Day, which is observed to spread awareness, inspire change and reduce the global impact of cancer, is celebrated on February 4, every year.

2023-02-04T06:05:17.988446+00:00 IST

Study: How cutting on sweets, carbohydrates affects behaviour

Are you following any diet plan currently? Maybe you're cutting off all sweets and carbohydrates or trying to control your late-night cravings. These are examples of behaviour changes, and avoiding those diet cues when it comes to food can be challenging.

2023-02-03T10:15:40.660308+00:00 IST

Study finds hereditary factors in new type of eating disorder

A twin study exploring this relatively new type of eating disorder found that hereditary factors had a significant impact on ARFID. The study was conducted by researchers at Karolinska Institutet.

2023-02-02T09:29:36.442355+00:00 IST

Study reveals impact of hyper-palatable foods

Findings from experts at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) and the University of Kansas may offer more precise instructions regarding the food you place on your plate if reducing weight was one of your 2023 resolutions.

2023-01-30T17:38:42.432317+00:00 IST

Coffee with milk might have an anti-inflammatory effect: Study

Can a cup of coffee with milk have an anti-inflammatory impact on humans? According to a new study from the University of Copenhagen, this is the case. Anti-inflammatory effects in immune cells are doubled when proteins and antioxidants are combined. The researchers intend to investigate the implications on human health.

2023-01-30T17:08:29.076070+00:00 IST

Healthy lifestyle connected to slower memory decline in adults

According to a decade-long study of older adults, a healthy lifestyle, particularly a healthy diet, is associated with slower memory decline.

2023-01-29T16:22:37.812167+00:00 IST

Milk's packaging influences its flavour: Research

The dairy industry strives to preserve the quality and safety of milk products while maintaining the freshest possible taste for consumers. To date, the industry has largely focused on packaging milk in light-blocking containers to preserve freshness, but little has been understood about how the packaging itself influences milk flavor. However, a new study confirms that packaging affects taste -- and paperboard cartons do not preserve milk freshness as well as glass and plastic containers.

2023-01-28T22:48:39.438003+00:00 IST

Study: Why dietary nitrate increases muscle force during exercise

According to a study, consuming dietary nitrate, the active molecule in beetroot juice researchers found that increases muscle force while exercising significantly.

2023-01-23T23:07:02.084876+00:00 IST

Loneliness linked with unhealthful diets, physical inactivity

Transitioning to a new environment, as many college freshmen do, can increase feelings of loneliness, and according to the National College Health Assessment, feelings of loneliness in college students have increased dramatically in the last decade.

2023-01-20T19:41:07.505173+00:00 IST

Dollar stores are growing as food retailers in US: Research

Tufts University researchers have found that dollar stores are now the fastest-growing food retailers in the contiguous United States--and have doubled their share in rural areas. Households with more purchases at dollar stores also tend to be lower-income and headed by people of colour. The findings were published on January 19 in the American Journal of Public Health.

2023-01-20T15:47:40.809894+00:00 IST

Reducing total calories more effective for weight loss

According to the senior study author Wendy L. Bennett, M.D., M.P.H., an associate professor of medicine at Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine in Baltimore, although 'time-restricted eating patterns' - known as intermittent fasting - are popular, rigorously designed studies have not yet determined whether limiting the total eating window during the day helps to control weight.

2023-01-18T11:37:34.957564+00:00 IST

Scientists decode physical process behind chocolate melting

Scientists have decoded the physical process that takes place in the mouth when a piece of chocolate is eaten, as it changes from a solid into a smooth emulsion that many people find totally irresistible.

2023-01-14T08:28:49.037310+00:00 IST

Happy Lohri 2023: Add some 'Punjab ka tadka' to your thali today!

Every year in the month of January, India celebrates the Lohri. In addition to celebrating the crop harvest, Lohri marks the end of the winter season. The nation as a whole, but especially Punjab and Northern India, celebrate Lohri with great fervour and happiness.

2023-01-14T05:11:36.580458+00:00 IST

Pongal 2023: Traditional dishes to relish during this festival

As the harvest season draws near, preparations are afoot to celebrate it through the Lohri, Makar Sankranti, Pongal, and Bihu festivities. In Tamil Nadu, the harvest season is marked through the Pongal festival. The second of the four-day celebrations, Thai Pongal, which falls on the first day of the Tamil Solar Calendar's 'Thai' month, coincides with Makar Sankranti, which is observed in the country's north. Thai Pongal falls on January 15 this year, on a Sunday.

2023-01-14T04:25:57.432834+00:00 IST

Scientists reveal why chocolate feels so good

Scientists have explained the physical process that occurs in the mouth when a piece of chocolate is consumed, as it transforms from a solid to a smooth emulsion that many people find completely irresistible.

2023-01-13T15:56:39.528491+00:00 IST

How better planning may help lower amount of fat in diet

According to new research, coaching overweight or obese pregnant women to improve their ability to plan and achieve goals may be critical to helping them reduce the amount of fat in their diet.

2023-01-11T14:31:29.583386+00:00 IST

Research suggests cheese might be healthier than you believed

Cheese, which is rich and creamy, tastes delicious on a cracker, with fresh fruit, or sprinkled on top of a bowl of chilli. The majority of Americans simply love it. The annual per capita consumption is 40 pounds, or slightly more than 1.5 ounces per day, suggests The Washington Post, an American daily newspaper.

2023-01-11T08:48:41.975255+00:00 IST

Superfood special: Add these dry fruits to your diet this winter

The next phase of winter is here! And as it gets chilly day by day, prep yourself up to fight this out with these super nutritious winter superfoods...Yes, we're talking about 'dry fruits' and we all know that dry fruits are a staple in Indian culture. They are typically consumed during the winter since they can keep you warm and boost your immunity to frequent winter illnesses. Energy, protein, vitamins, and other vital nutrients are all provided by dry fruits for your body.

2023-01-10T05:29:44.641938+00:00 IST

Healthy eating patterns can lower risk of premature death

new study found that a variety of healthy eating habits are associated with a lower chance of dying before your time.

2023-01-09T16:55:44.416389+00:00 IST

Climate impact labels on food had strong effect on selection

A new study has found that including climate impact labels on a sample fast food menu influenced participants' food choices in favour of more climate-friendly items. The study was led by a researcher at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health.

2023-01-05T16:09:21.263584+00:00 IST

Time restricted eating affects gene expression in body, brain

Scientists have demonstrated how time-restricted eating influences gene expression in more than 22 different areas of the body and brain. Gene expression is the process by which genes are activated and respond to their surroundings by producing proteins.

2023-01-04T13:19:34.759363+00:00 IST