Fermented food like yoghurt good source of nutrients: Experts
Food experts suggest that yogurt, which is produced by bacterial fermentation of milk, can be a source of important nutrients, including protein.
Sep 07, 2017, 19:35 PM ISTHigh-fat diet uplifts physical strength, increases lifespan
A new study claims that ketogenic diets have gained popularity for a variety of health benefit claims, but scientists are still teasing out what happens during ketosis, when carbohydrate intake is so low that the body shifts from using glucose as the main fuel source to fat burning and producing ketones for energy.
Sep 06, 2017, 16:26 PM ISTChocolate cravings may be a cultural norm: Study
Researchers from University at Albany in the US tested the surprising, yet increasingly compelling hypothesis that menstrual chocolate cravings may be a culture-bound construct.
Sep 04, 2017, 14:56 PM ISTLow-fat, high carb diet may increase death risk: Study
The lowest risk of death was in those people who consume three to four servings (or a total of 375 to 500 grammes) of fruits, vegetables and legumes a day, researchers said.
Aug 30, 2017, 19:43 PM ISTWind-chimes can encourage fussy kids to eat more greens
Researchers found that playing high chirpy notes like wind chimes while children eat, inadvertently improves flavour by sweetening the taste.
Aug 29, 2017, 20:35 PM ISTTreat yourself to some healthy, sugar-free goodness to satisfy your sweet-tooth cravings!
To curb the effect of sugar-based confectioneries, experts have suggested sugar-free treats that are a healthier alternative.
Aug 27, 2017, 09:07 AM ISTCan't live without your daily coffee kick? Here's how it's making you fat!
Suppressing the receptors awakens people but decreases their ability to taste sweetness, which may make them desire it more, say researchers.
Aug 26, 2017, 09:57 AM ISTOlder adults should consume an avocado daily to strengthen eyes and boosts memory
According to to the new study, 40 healthy adults aged 50 and over, who ate one fresh avocado a day for six months, experienced a 25% increase in lutein levels in their eyes and improved cognitive function.
Aug 25, 2017, 22:26 PM ISTMen, take note! Want to smell more attractive? Include more fruits and veggies in your diet
The study establishes what previous researches have shown – the notion that scent and health are linked and play a significant role in how desirable someone appears.
Aug 18, 2017, 14:09 PM ISTPregnancy after eating? Ex-lingerie model suffers from rare condition making her look 9 months pregnant!
The condition causes her uterus, bowel, fallopian tubes and ovaries to fuse together and the tissue that is supposed to grow inside the uterus grows out of it.
Aug 17, 2017, 18:52 PM ISTDoes your child skip breakfast? It could put them at a risk of malnutrition!
Children who ate breakfast every day were deemed to have overall superior nutritional profile compared to those who didn't.
Aug 17, 2017, 10:13 AM ISTDrinking tea, red wine may protect against flu: Study
Flavonoids are commonly found in black tea, red wine and blueberries.
Aug 13, 2017, 19:29 PM IST'Spicy food challenge': Indonesian vlogger left temporarily deaf and scientists know the reason!
The noodles Sumadiwiria ate were made with 100 bird's eye chilies or Thai chilies.
Aug 13, 2017, 18:44 PM ISTA handful of almonds a day keeps the doctors away – Here's what a study has said!
Almonds work by gathering cholesterol from tissues, like the arteries, and helping transport it out of the body.
Aug 12, 2017, 19:28 PM ISTWARNING: Artificial sweeteners may cause weight gain, increase diabetes risk
When sweetness and calories are matched, the calories are metabolised, and this is registered by the brains reward circuits.
Aug 11, 2017, 16:47 PM ISTGoodbye, dripping ice creams! This new creation will make eating your favourite desserts a happy experience
Scientists have adapted the ice cream by injecting it with polyphenol liquid extracted from strawberries.
Aug 08, 2017, 16:15 PM ISTProtein rich diet may provide relief from bowel disease
Researchers sequenced DNA from the intestines of the two groups of mice. They found six bacterial species present in the mice with the immune cells but absent from the mice without them.
Aug 06, 2017, 18:57 PM ISTInternational Beer Day 2017: Five surprising health benefits of drinking beer!
Every year, the first Friday of August is celebrated as the International Beer Day throughout the world.
Aug 04, 2017, 14:07 PM ISTFive warning signs that you are consuming too much sugar!
Many people didn't know that not just foods like candy, cookies contain sugar, even pasta, bread and diet soda also contains a lot of it.
Aug 02, 2017, 20:20 PM IST'Say no to meat' is the apolitical message from experts
Eating meat can have adverse effects not only on the health of the person but also on their offspring, especially in case of women.
Aug 02, 2017, 12:12 PM IST