Food

Are ultra-processed foods harmful?

Washington [US], June 8 (ANI): A study by the American Society for Nutrition outline the case for and against using the concept of ultra-processed foods to help inform dietary guidelines beyond conventional food classification systems.

2022-06-08T17:48:34.965162+00:00 IST

There is room at the top for all you can grow

New Delhi [India], June 3 (ANI): It was at the turn of this century that Dickson Despommier an American microbiologist and Malaysian architect Ken Yeang jointly coined the term 'Vertical Farming'. What they proposed was an ultra-modern way of urban agriculture. Simply put, it meant stacking 'crop-crates' one on top of another other instead of laying out farm beds horizontally.

2022-06-03T05:20:14.828203+00:00 IST

Time-restricted eating may reduce CVD risk in breast cancer

Washington [US], May 31 (ANI): According to a new study by The American College of Cardiology, older breast cancer survivors with cardiometabolic risk factors who restricted food consumption to eight hours during the workday, followed by 16 hours of fasting, had a decreased risk of CVD after a few weeks.

2022-05-31T17:38:47.792146+00:00 IST

Coffee consumption linked to lower death risk

Washington [US], May 31 (ANI): A new study has found that in comparison to non-coffee drinkers, adults who drank moderate amounts (1.5 to 3.5 cups per day) of unsweetened coffee or coffee sweetened with sugar were less likely to die during a 7-year follow-up period.

2022-05-31T10:24:06.401017+00:00 IST

Study sheds light on how egg consumption can increase metabolites

Beijing [China], May 25 (ANI): Study has found that how moderate egg consumption can increase the amount of heart-healthy metabolites in the blood.

2022-05-25T17:23:44.748901+00:00 IST

Raising a toast to handmade fruit preserves

New Delhi [India], May 23 (ANI): It was almost three decades back when India heard the footsteps of artisanal handcrafted hundred per cent naturally preserved 'fruit conserves'.

2022-05-23T07:35:12.324153+00:00 IST

Milk and water are most efficient vehicles for absorbing vitamin

Brussels [Belgium], May 22 (ANI): According to a new study, milk and water are the most efficient vehicles for absorbing vitamin D.

2022-05-22T10:01:47.421111+00:00 IST

International Tea Day

New Delhi [India], May 21 (ANI): Tea is one of the most popular beverages in the world and in India, it is even regarded a culture. People can be found sipping a hot cuppa of the beverage almost anywhere and anytime.

2022-05-21T14:35:29.489565+00:00 IST

Brewing a storm in a teacup

New Delhi [India], May 13 (ANI): It wouldn't be an exaggeration to say that it was tea that spawned the British Empire. To pay for Chinese tea the British grew opium and exported it to China and till they started growing tea in India and Ceylon ( Sri Lanka) they depended on the Chinese produce using force to secure its supply.

2022-05-13T13:42:52.391148+00:00 IST

Past forward: Revival of the retro foods

New Delhi [India], May 7 (ANI): Some things never go out of fashion. A passing fad, a fleeting vogue may distract us for a while but then the classics reclaim their throne. This is what seems to be happening in the food world with 'retro' registering a strong emerging trend. If architecture to apparel, automobiles to music, heads are turning backward to prepare for the future, can food be far behind?

2022-05-07T11:54:58.015771+00:00 IST

'Vegetarian, meat-eating children have similar growth'

Toronto (Ontario) [Canada], May 5 (ANI): According to a new study at St. Michael's Hospital, nearly 9,000 children found those who eat a vegetarian diet had similar measures of growth and nutrition compared to children who eat meat.

2022-05-05T16:19:37.231667+00:00 IST

Eid ul-Fitr 2022: Mouth-watering dishes to enjoy festivities

New Delhi [India], May 2 (ANI): Eid ul-Fitr marks the end of the holy month of Ramadan and is the first day of the month of Shawwal. Muslims from all over the world get together for prayers and celebrations, enjoying a variety of delicious meat and sweet dishes.

2022-05-02T08:41:34.900098+00:00 IST

Bespoke catering - composing culinary symphonies

New Delhi [India], April 30 (ANI): We have in recent months moved far ahead of destination weddings and designer trousseaus.

2022-04-30T12:43:32.085841+00:00 IST

The age of mixology dawns

New Delhi [India], April 28 (ANI): Just before the world was paralysed by the pandemic, iconic restaurants were making way for resto-bars. Economic reforms had made a variety of drinks and imported food items available and waves of globalisation lapping our shores were creating ripples of aspirations. At the same time, there was much greater health consciousness and the hardworking professionals were deterred from imbibing harmful intoxicating beverages.

2022-04-28T08:55:26.354642+00:00 IST

Half of parents regularly give children dietary supplements

Washington [US], April 24 (ANI): According to the University of Michigan Health C.S. Mott Children's National Poll on Children's Health, over half of parents agree that it is difficult to get their child to eat a well-balanced diet and half say their child regularly takes a supplement.

2022-04-24T16:42:41.825825+00:00 IST

Mediterranean diet during pregnancy may reduce preeclampsia risk

Dallas (Texas) [US], April 20 (ANI): According to new research, following a Mediterranean-style diet during pregnancy was associated with a reduced risk of developing preeclampsia. Black women appeared to have the greatest reduction of risk.

2022-04-20T13:44:51.552262+00:00 IST

Here's how you can bake a perfect yeast-free pizza

Maryland [US], April 17 (ANI): According to a new study by the University of Naples Federico II, blowing bubbles in dough bakes perfect yeast-free pizza.

2022-04-17T13:44:13.204339+00:00 IST

Easter 2022: Traditional Easter food from around the world

New Delhi [India], April 16 (ANI): Easter Sunday is a religious Christian holiday that is observed globally to celebrate the resurrection of Jesus Christ and while holidays like Christmas have fixed dates, the date for Easter changes from year to year.

2022-04-16T13:33:06.983373+00:00 IST

Ferment in the food world

New Delhi [India], April 15 (ANI): Those who keep a sharp focus on the food scene have observed that fermented foods are at the confluence of two powerful trends - at the intersection of two huge trends, the demand for increasing demand for natural foods and immunity-boosting superfoods. There is general agreement that fermented foods are the next big thing.

2022-04-15T07:55:17.620386+00:00 IST

Ramzan 2022: Do's and Don'ts to stay hydrated for long

New Delhi [India], April 10 (ANI): The holy month of Ramzan is being celebrated with great spiritual fervour across the nation.

2022-04-09T19:36:05.718771+00:00 IST

Ramzan 2022: How Muslims celebrate Iftar around the world

New Delhi [India], April 9 (ANI): The ninth month of the Islamic calendar is known as Ramzan and it's celebrated globally by Muslims. This Holy month is considered a time for fasting and introspection and to get together for a meal with family and friends.

2022-04-09T13:22:13.778192+00:00 IST