Food

From Ginger tea to Coconut water, 5 items to cleanse your system

Fun and frolic at parties are unmissable during this time of year, and so are the accompanying fatigue and haziness. Once all the lights go out and the music stops, our body requires a quintessential detox session to lighten up and zone back to a healthier state. Fret not. Here are 5 items you can consume to cleanse your system after an intense night out.

2023-01-01T17:46:08.307773+00:00 IST

Rava cake to Biryani! Serve these dishes at your New Year's party

It's time to say goodbye to 2022 in the most pleasant manner possible by hosting a feast because the new year is just around the corner. Good music, scrumptious snacks, and drinks are essential for a successful New Year's Eve party. That means you have your work cut out for you while planning the perfect New Year party menu.

2022-12-29T01:05:47.787288+00:00 IST

Study: Drinking coffee daily linked to risk of heart disease

Researchers revealed two or more cups of coffee a day may double the risk of dying from cardiovascular disease in people with severe high blood pressure (defined as 160/100 mm Hg or higher), but not in those with high blood pressure that is not considered severe.

2022-12-25T17:34:25.579771+00:00 IST

Study: Common food dye can trigger inflammatory bowel diseases

Long-term use of the food dye Allura Red may increase the incidence of IBDs, Crohn's disease, and ulcerative colitis, according to Waliul Khan of McMaster University. Research using experimental animal models of IBD has shown that prolonged exposure to Allura Red AC is detrimental to intestinal health and promotes inflammation.

2022-12-24T17:58:17.181669+00:00 IST

Study finds how CRTC1 gene is associated with obesity in humans

High-calorie, high-fat, high-sugar foods can taste nice but can contribute to overeating, obesity, and other serious health issues. But what triggers overeating in the brain? It has recently become evident that the human gene CREB-Regulated Transcription Coactivator 1 (CRTC1) is linked to obesity.

2022-12-23T13:24:57.348610+00:00 IST

Christmas 2022: Indulge in these guilt-free sweet treats

Celebrations are incomplete without dessert. And when Christmas comes around, we cannot resist indulging in some of the sumptuous Christmas delicacies. The festival is more enjoyable the more desserts there are. But the question of whether eating desserts is unhealthy has never been settled.

2022-12-21T16:55:20.939337+00:00 IST

Christmas 2022: Here's all you can add to your festive dinner

As Christmas gets closer, we can't help but think about all the scrumptious cakes, delicious sweet delicacies, and savoury food items to relish this festive winter season.

2022-12-19T09:29:26.858361+00:00 IST

Tracing tomatoes' health benefits to gut microbes: Research

Two weeks of eating a diet heavy in tomatoes increased the diversity of gut microbes and altered gut bacteria toward a more favourable profile in young pigs, researchers found.

2022-12-19T08:22:27.488070+00:00 IST

Insights on how fish moves from the water to the plate

Researchers are devising a way to track and measure how fish, being one of the world's most-traded commodities, moves from the water to the plate within a country.

2022-12-16T08:50:13.332425+00:00 IST

Have a headache? Try these soothing herbal teas to feel relieved

In tea-producing countries such as India, Sri Lanka, Nepal, Vietnam, Indonesia, Bangladesh, Kenya, Malawi, Malaysia, Uganda, and Tanzania, December 15 is celebrated as International Tea Day. Since 2005, several nations have commemorated the special day. International Tea Day aims to raise awareness of the impacts of the global tea trade on workers and growers among governments and individuals worldwide.

2022-12-14T07:15:22.253400+00:00 IST

Researchers find connection between artificial sweetener, anxiety

Researchers at Florida State University College of Medicine have discovered a connection between anxiety-like behaviour in mice and aspartame, an artificial sweetener present in roughly 5,000 diet items and beverages.

2022-12-11T23:55:10.663301+00:00 IST

Make your winter weekend festive with these 6 dinner-party tips

The onus of throwing a dinner party can be pretty exhausting with so many preparations at hand, right from setting the table to deciding the dishes and so on. Worry not, for here we are with 5 brilliant ideas which could lessen the load and make your party a resounding success without too much effort.

2022-12-10T14:41:22.260479+00:00 IST

Peanuts, herbs, might have a positive impact on gut microbiome

According to new Penn State research, eating an ounce of peanuts or a teaspoon of herbs and spices daily may influence the composition of gut flora, which is a sign of overall health.

2022-12-02T15:59:55.664069+00:00 IST

Locally-grown school meals can be beneficial

School closures during the COVID-19 pandemic brought a decade's growth in school feeding programmes to a dramatic halt, leaving about 370 million school children without access to their one reliable meal a day, according to UNICEF.

2022-11-29T09:42:08.956660+00:00 IST

Poor diet damages blood vessels: Study

Metabolic disease affects blood vessels in different organs of our body in a unique way, suggests the findings of recent study

2022-11-27T10:33:23.937840+00:00 IST

Almonds can help cut calories during weight loss journey

Researchers, who studied how almonds can alter human appetite, discovered how a handful of almonds could encourage people to consume fewer kilojoules each day.

2022-11-26T08:54:08.680445+00:00 IST

International Cake Day: Mouth-watering treats to bake at home

Every year on November 26, International Cake Day is observed to honour this tempting treat. On the occasion, let's look at the cake options that you can bake at home.

2022-11-26T07:13:46+00:00 IST

Study examines amount of water people consume over their lifespan

Recent research of thousands of people finds a significant difference in the amount of water people consume around the world and throughout their lives.

2022-11-25T01:26:18.051196+00:00 IST

Sweet corn sweltering in summers spells uncertainty for lovers

Few things say summer in America is more than buttery corn on the cob, but as summer temperatures climb to unprecedented levels, the future of sweet corn may not be so sweet. New University of Illinois research shows sweet corn yields drop significantly with extreme heat during flowering, especially in rainfed fields in the Midwest.

2022-11-24T17:23:21.849290+00:00 IST

Make the perfect pumpkin pie this Thanksgiving!

Every year on the fourth Thursday in November, Thanksgiving is celebrated with great pomp and ceremony in many areas of the world. From relishing traditional turkey to having yummy pumpkin pie, people come together to enjoy the delicious feast together. This year, Thanksgiving is being celebrated today (November 24).

2022-11-24T05:16:01.402700+00:00 IST