'Medicinal diet' can cut diabetes risk: Study
The starches in diet resist digestion and pass through to the colon or large bowel where they are broken down by microbiota or gut bacteria.
Mar 28, 2017, 21:19 PM IST
Tired of making several trips to the toilet at night? Reduce your salt intake!
Salt can only be disposed from the body when it is dissolved, so the more people eat the more urine needs to be expelled to get rid of it.
Mar 26, 2017, 22:27 PM IST
Magnesium: Why you need it, how much per day?
Magnesium plays an important role in over 300 enzymatic reactions within the body.
Mar 24, 2017, 13:13 PM IST
Digestive problems – Follow these tips for smooth digestion
Bad digestion can give rise to a host of problems, including gas or flatulance, stomach bloating, constipation, heartburn, and fatigue.
Mar 21, 2017, 10:47 AM IST
Women can cut psychological stress risk by consuming lots of fruits, veggies!
The findings showed that women who ate 3-4 daily serves of vegetables had an 18 percent lower risk of stress, and those who ate two daily serves of fruit had a 16 percent lower risk of stress.
Mar 16, 2017, 16:17 PM IST
Chocolate cravings tough to control? You won't believe how easy it is!
The research indicates that people can use self-awareness to fight back and even erase chocoholic thoughts which lead to craving for chocolate and hamper a healthy lifestyle.
Mar 15, 2017, 19:40 PM IST
Want to lose weight and live cancer-free life? Eat handful of nuts a day
Consuming 20 grams or a handful of hazelnuts and walnuts and peanuts a day can cut risk of heart disease, cancer and premature death.
Mar 11, 2017, 11:39 AM IST
Unhealthy eating is linked to 400,000 US deaths per year: Study
More than 600,000 people die annually because of heart disease, or one in four of all US deaths.
Mar 10, 2017, 00:51 AM IST
Feeling depressed? Eat yogurt rich in lactobacillus
Depression is a huge problem and the treatments are not very good, because they come with huge side effects.
Mar 09, 2017, 16:48 PM IST
Try substituting your usual all-purpose flour with coconut flour for healthier results, says study!
The nutritional composition of coconut flour was found to have nutrients like energy of 485.76 kcal per 100g besides 57.42g of carbohydrate, 17.86g of protein, 15.81g of fat and 30g of fibre.
Mar 09, 2017, 00:06 AM IST
Struggling to lose weight? Then avoid eating out
The findings have showed that the chance of diet lapse was about 60% when eating with friends in a restaurant and almost half the time when they are alone.
Mar 08, 2017, 14:15 PM IST
Want to add iron, calcium in your diet? Check out these yummy ways!
Do you want to include iron, calcium to your daily diet in a yummy way?
Mar 07, 2017, 20:29 PM IST
Want to improve your brain function? Start drinking blueberry juice
If you want to improve your brain functions, then start drinking concentrated blueberyy juice daily.
Mar 07, 2017, 19:27 PM IST
Love your coffee? Brew it together with chocolate to improve your attention span!
The study has claimed that a cup of coffee, brewed along with chocolate could help enhance your attentiveness.
Mar 07, 2017, 19:11 PM IST
Following the Mediterranean diet may alleviate risk of developing ER-negative breast cancer by 40%
International Journal of Cancer, said: "Our research can help to shine a light on how dietary patterns can affect our cancer risk.
Mar 06, 2017, 23:16 PM IST
Is rice healthy? The secret is hidden in its various types!
Research has suggested that a part of the grain known as the subaleurone layer, which is present in brown rice but not in white rice, may provide protection against high blood pressure and atherosclerosis.
Mar 06, 2017, 20:41 PM IST
Dietary soy products may boost survival in some women with breast cancer
Women with breast cancer who consumed high amounts of isoflavones had a 21 per cent lower risk of dying than women who consumed low amounts.
Mar 06, 2017, 19:01 PM IST
Not high, but low salt intake can elevate your risk of heart attack, warn researchers!
The World Health Organisation (WHO) has recommended an amount of less than five grams of salt a day for adults.
Mar 05, 2017, 21:34 PM IST
Prunes: Health benefits, myths and facts
Prunes are high in fiber, which helps prevent hemorrhoids brought on by constipation – a common problem in older adults.
Mar 03, 2017, 16:09 PM IST
Indian women consume 13 percent lesser protein comapared to men: Survey
A survey by Delhi-based mobile health and fitness company HealthifyMe has revealed that the consumption of protein has remained consistently lower amongst women in India as compared to men.
Mar 02, 2017, 22:29 PM IST
