Nutrients

7 Benefits of Pears You Need To Know

Jul 03, 2024, 15:45 PM IST

North India's Dietary Intake Not At Par As Recommended: Study

The intake of essential nutrients like sodium, potassium, phosphorus, and protein is either lower or higher than recommended levels in the northern states in India, according to a study.

 

Mar 11, 2024, 16:10 PM IST

Demands For Nutrients Increases Multifold- Vital Link To Immune System Boost

In a recent survey, there has been a significant increase in the demand for supplementation and additional nutrients and their consumption. Here is all about the relationship between this demand and your health.

Dec 06, 2023, 17:16 PM IST

DNA: If you will eat well, you will live 'well'!

In Norway, the world's largest study on nutrients missing from the plate of food has been conducted, which says that if a person changes his diet, eat nutritious and good food and keep a proper distance from fast food, he can increase his age up to 13 years.

Mar 17, 2022, 13:18 PM IST

Can lack of nutrients cause behavioural changes?

Lack of nutrition can lead to various diseases. Deficiency of any nutrients may cause physical, mental, and behavioural effects.

Jun 16, 2021, 15:11 PM IST

Simple blood test can tell if you're sticking to diet: Scientists

Clinical trials of diets and their health impacts are often plagued by participants' poor adherence to assigned diets.

Jun 20, 2018, 12:02 PM IST

FSSAI launches initiative to address Vitamin D deficiency

The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) on Monday launched 'Project Dhoop', an initiative aimed at shifting the school assembly time to noon to ensure maximum absorption of Vitamin D in students through natural sunlight.

Apr 10, 2018, 13:21 PM IST

Nearly 40% of food in US goes waste: Study

Huge quantities of nutritious foods end up in landfills instead of meeting Americans' dietary needs," said lead author Marie Spiker, from the Johns Hopkins University in the US.

May 15, 2017, 17:11 PM IST

Diet of 90% children could be deficient in essential nutrients, warns study

The study found that around nine out of every 10 children could be at risk of inadequate micronutrient intake, with almost 70 per cent at risk of having insufficient intake of four or more micronutrients.

May 05, 2017, 00:25 AM IST

Ditch pills, opt for healthy food for essential nutrients

The best way to have a healthy body is to drop the consumption of pills and medicines as substitutes for vegetables and include food which is packed with vitamins, minerals, and essential nutrients.

Dec 19, 2016, 19:14 PM IST

Five surprising health benefits of jaggery – From constipation to weight loss!

Jaggery, which acts as diuretic, can help stimulate bowel movements, thereby providing relief from constipation.

Sep 05, 2016, 10:11 AM IST

Make the healthy switch – Replace your sugar-rich soda's with water to cut obesity!

Swapping one 8-ounce sugar-sweetened beverage with an 8-ounce serving of water could reduce daily calories and the prevalence of obesity in populations that consume sugary beverages.

Aug 15, 2016, 17:19 PM IST

Are avocados the best first foods for babies?

Babies' ideal first foods should have a low to moderate sweet and salty flavour profile to avoid early preferences for sweet foods.

Jul 22, 2016, 16:04 PM IST

This is how your body turns toxins into nutrients!

Researchers have now found how the body turns a toxin into a nutrient.

May 31, 2016, 15:57 PM IST

Vegan? Here's how you can get all key nutrients!

Following a vegetarian diet can yield health benefits as it reduces your risk of heart disease, diabetes and some cancers.

Apr 29, 2016, 12:55 PM IST

Should one revert to a Stone Age diet to stay fit and healthy?

The paleolithic diet excludes dairy or cereal products and processed food and alcohol or coffee.

Feb 17, 2016, 15:49 PM IST