Healthy eating

Meditating, eating healthy keys to avoid obesity and related problems

Stop smoking, eat right at the right time, balance your diet and meditate, suggest experts.

Dec 20, 2017, 11:54 AM IST

250 billion calories will be eliminated by 2020 says PureCircle!

The World Health Organization (WHO) estimates that one person in 11 (422 million worldwide) has diabetes and predict that by 2030, diabetes will be the 7th leading cause of death.

Dec 19, 2017, 18:01 PM IST

Moderate exercise and a Mediterranean diet helps reduce fat deposits: Study

The greatest fat deposit decreases were hepatic (minus 29 per cent), visceral (minus 22 per cent) and intra-pericardial (minus 11 per cent).

Dec 18, 2017, 17:24 PM IST

Healthy diet may boost kids' self-esteem

Moreover, fish intake 2-3 times per week was also associated with better self-esteem and no emotional and peer problems. Intake of whole meal products was also associated with no peer problems.
 

Dec 14, 2017, 19:57 PM IST

Don't let the smog throttle you, beat its effects with these five foods

Delhiites look forward to the city's winters, but this time, the prolonged smog has made it impossible to enjoy the weather.

Dec 13, 2017, 16:37 PM IST

Want to ward off winter sickness? Take help from these Indian spices

With each Indian spice possessing numerous health properties of their own, they are truly effective if you want to ward off winter sickness.

Dec 13, 2017, 11:55 AM IST

Soy, broccoli may cut breast cancer treatment's side effects

Higher soy intake was also associated with less reported fatigue. 

Dec 11, 2017, 18:41 PM IST

Want to lose weight? Eat a high fat diet, claims study

Senior investigator Fanxin Long said this could lead them to a new therapeutic target for treating obesity.

Dec 06, 2017, 14:11 PM IST

Study links skipping breakfast with body clock disruption, weight gain

For the study, 18 healthy volunteers and 18 obese volunteers with diabetes took part in a test day featuring breakfast and lunch, and in a test day featuring only lunch.

Dec 04, 2017, 19:16 PM IST

Want relief from joint pains this winter? Eat gingerbread, say scientists

According to the research, ginger can help in reducing the inflammatory chemicals that a human body makes.

Dec 04, 2017, 16:41 PM IST

Daily consumption of cheese linked to reduction in heart attack, stroke risk

All cheese is rich in vitamins, minerals and proteins which help protect against cardiovascular disease.

Dec 03, 2017, 16:33 PM IST

Reducing cost of food items may help reduce death risk

A 30 per cent price change almost tripled that approximation with an estimation of 63,000 deaths prevented per year, or 9.2 per cent of all cardiometabolic disease deaths.
 

Nov 28, 2017, 20:14 PM IST

Garlic consumption may help fight cystic fibrosis, says study

A new study has found that an active sulphurous compound in garlic can help fight the robust bacteria found in chronic infections like cystic fibrosis.

Nov 28, 2017, 13:21 PM IST

For the love of coffee! Three cups a day may be healthy, says study

The strongest benefits of coffee consumption were seen in reduced risks of liver disease, including cancer.

Nov 23, 2017, 16:50 PM IST

Eating disorders may cause severe health issues: Study

The eating behaviour of a person gets upset if the person arbitrarily cuts down the meal while counting on calories and sugary foods. 

Nov 22, 2017, 20:52 PM IST

Eating too quickly may up risk of heart disease, stroke and diabetes

Eating quickly was also associated with more weight gain, larger waistline and higher blood glucose.

Nov 16, 2017, 11:37 AM IST

Like Instagramming your food? This British restaurant won't let you do it

A food trends report issued last year by Waitrose found that one-third of those aged 18 to 34 regularly post pictures of their meals on social media.

Nov 03, 2017, 18:20 PM IST

Consuming food like our ancestors may boost health

Highly diverse and foods rich in nutrients can boost health to a certain extent.

Nov 03, 2017, 17:27 PM IST

Spicy food could reduce risk of heart attack, stroke: Study

A high-salt diet has long been linked to higher odds of developing high blood pressure and heart disease as well as an increased risk of heart attack, stroke and heart failure. 

Nov 02, 2017, 08:43 AM IST

Worried about your child's oral health? Take stock of eating options near school

Policies promoting healthy eating environments could have a greater impact on children’s oral health than school programs run in isolation to encourage kids to take good care of their teeth.

Oct 25, 2017, 12:44 PM IST