Food

Researchers find cheat meals associated with eating disorders

Toronto [Canada], August 16 (ANI): Over the course of a year, more than half of men, women, and transgender or gender nonconforming participants engaged in at least one "cheat meal" -- the practice of deviating from one's established dietary practises to consume "prohibited" calorie dense meals, only to return to previous dietary practises later, according to a new study.

2022-08-16T17:02:08.132429+00:00 IST

Sowing seeds for good health

New Delhi [India], August 16 (ANI): An interesting thing about emerging food trends is how often they try to advance riding piggyback synergistically on prevailing trends. Veganism, interest in organic and immunity-boosting 'super foods' along with the allure of exotic imports all seem to have contributed to propelling themselves to centre stage.

2022-08-16T10:45:03.117355+00:00 IST

Independence Day 2022: 5 Tri-colour dishes you must try at home

New Delhi [India], August 14 (ANI): India is all set to celebrate its 76th year of Independence on August 15, 2022. People will celebrate the occasion by hoisting the Indian flag, listening to Prime Minister Narendra Modi's address and having fun get-togethers with family and friends.

2022-08-14T11:10:41.020083+00:00 IST

Vegetarian women have risk of hip fracture than meat eaters

Woodhouse (Leeds) [UK], August 11 (ANI): According to research of over 26,000 middle-aged UK women, vegetarians have a 33% higher risk of hip fracture than habitual meat eaters.

2022-08-11T13:50:53.512615+00:00 IST

Check out 'astonishing' health benefits of grapes

Fresno (California) [US], August 9 (ANI): Dr John Pezzuto and his Western New England University team recently published studies that demonstrate "astonishing" effects of grape consumption as well as "remarkable" impacts on health and lifespans.

2022-08-09T04:24:10.521221+00:00 IST

Low-calorie sweetener can also improve gut health: Study

Washington [US], August 4 (ANI): A new study has revealed that a low-calorie mixture that is as sweet as table sugar and, in lab experiments, feeds 'good' gut microbes.

2022-08-04T17:11:37.344476+00:00 IST

Going nuts

New Delhi [India], July 30 (ANI): Abdul Halim Sharar, in his classic work 'Last Phase of an Oriental Culture' has provided a vivid description of exotic dishes prepared by the bawarchi employed by Nawabs of Lucknow. He mentions a khichdi cooked with almonds slivers and bits of pistachio substituted for grains of rice or mung lentils. It was so heavy that even a wrestler employed in the court could not have more than a couple of mouthfuls after a workout. Nuts have always inspired legend and lore creating a mystique around them.

2022-07-30T06:20:42.412745+00:00 IST

'Eating more ultra-processed foods associated with dementia'

Washington [US], July 29 (ANI): The risk of acquiring dementia may be higher in people who consume the most ultra-processed foods, such as soft drinks, chips, and cookies, than in those who consume the least of these items.

2022-07-28T22:42:54.225392+00:00 IST

Research: Depression and inflammatory diet linked

Boston [US], July 24 (ANI): The association between depression, eating, and the onset of frailty was discovered in a recent study.

2022-07-24T12:30:18.914562+00:00 IST

Gourmet dining at home: Beyond 'heat & eat'

New Delhi [India], July 23 (ANI): It was the advent of the microwave that launched the first wave of convenient 'heat and eat' meals in India. The (then) 'hi-tech' gadget didn't lend itself to multi-stage cooking of Indian recipes and after resting a while as a baby white elephant was deployed in a different role. Left-over delicacies or, those ordered from takeaways could be put in the microwave for vessels and 'nuked' to be enjoyed piping hot. Some used it for cooking potatoes others for warming milk or tea and coffee. Truth be told, the micro hasn't made much headway since those early days. It should be credited though with popularising the idea of 'heat and eat'.

2022-07-23T06:46:12.191743+00:00 IST

Women can live longer and better with improved diet, says study

Georgia [US], July 16 (ANI): Women often have higher rates of illness while living longer on average than males. A better diet rich in pigmented carotenoids, such as those found in yams, kale, spinach, watermelon, bell peppers, tomatoes, oranges, and carrots, is now suggested by recent research from the University of Georgia as a way to reduce these incidences of illness. These colourful fruits and vegetables play a crucial role in minimising cognitive and visual decline.

2022-07-16T17:15:51.656981+00:00 IST

Progressive Indian cuisine: Avant-garde or deja vu

New Delhi [India], July 14 (ANI): It was more than a decade ago when the words 'contemporary' Indian, 'progressive' Indian or 'avant-garde' Indian were first heard. In the context of food the trend setter was Manish Malhotra, who opened the doors of his restaurant - the Indian Accent - then housed in a small boutique hotel in the Capital called The Manor. Indian Accent was promoted by Rohit Khattar a restaurateur with innovative ideas who had trained in the US. Even earlier, he had created a buzz with his unique eatery 'Chor Bizarre' where everything was deliberately and deliciously mismatched.

2022-07-14T08:07:29.342172+00:00 IST

Sawan Food Guide 2022

New Delhi [India], July 14 (ANI): The Hindu calendar's fifth month, Shravan, also known as Sawan or Shravan Maas, often falls between July and August according to the Gregorian calendar. It is said that anyone who maintains a fast on a Monday during this month will have all of his wishes granted by Lord Shiva.

2022-07-14T06:52:01.721584+00:00 IST

Foods to relish this Eid Al-Adha

New Delhi [India], July 9 (ANI): The celebration of Eid Al-Adha is quickly approaching and people are eager to enjoy it. This is the second-most significant festival observed by Muslims worldwide after Eid-Ul-Fitr. The holiday of Eid Al-Adha honours the Prophet Ibrahim's unwavering devotion to and love for the Almighty.

2022-07-09T13:38:54.663763+00:00 IST

5 egg-free high on protein breakfast ideas to boost your day

New Delhi [India], July 8 (ANI): The importance of starting the day with a protein-rich breakfast is widely known as it's vital for providing the body with the required energy to get things done.

2022-07-08T13:03:37.652541+00:00 IST

Say cheese!

New Delhi [India], July 5 (ANI): Long ago, before the dawn of the selfie age, cameramen used to instruct the group being photographed to say 'cheese' to make the subject's lips break into a forced happy smile. That was the closest contact that many Indians made with edible cheese.

2022-07-05T08:33:08.808822+00:00 IST

Campus food pantries result in healthier university students

Washington [US], July 4 (ANI): New research has outlined how campus food pantries have the potential to reduce students' food insecurity, decrease depressive symptoms and improve perceived health.

2022-07-04T14:11:29.802418+00:00 IST

Food can be produced without sunlight via artificial photosynthes

Washington [US], June 24 (ANI): According to a study by the University of California, scientists have found a way to bypass the need for biological photosynthesis altogether and create food independent of sunlight by using artificial photosynthesis.

2022-06-24T12:44:29.119983+00:00 IST

Gizmos and gadgets in the kitchen

New Delhi [India], June 24 (ANI): Ever since our prehistoric ancestors stumbled upon the joys of accidentally cooked food, there had been no let-up in inventions of implements that reduce the drudgery in the kitchen. The art and science of cooking have explored new horizons with gadgets and gizmos that sizzle. We have come a long way from a pair of palaeolithic knives, mortar n pestle, grinding stone and tongs, to air fryers, smart slow cookers, sophisticated food processors and even fully automated fulka-making machines.

2022-06-24T07:51:35.893904+00:00 IST

'Proteins in plant-based substitutes are less than from chicken'

Washington [US], June 23 (ANI): A new study has found that proteins in a model plant-based substitute were not as accessible to cells as those from chicken.

2022-06-23T17:25:02.094379+00:00 IST

The other oil wars

New Delhi [India], June 23 (ANI): The war in Ukraine has sent the oil prices sky rocketing and clouds are gathering on the middle eastern horizon of oil wars in near future. This has distracted our attention from the other oil crisis that is brewing and will impact the lives of many Indians. In recent months, edible oils have hit the headlines in an unprecedented manner.

2022-06-23T11:49:49.199667+00:00 IST