Healthy Food

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Cover photo of 'Gastronama: The Indian Guide to Eating Right' by Kalpish Ratna. (Photo by arrangement)

Book Review | Listen to your body, not your brain, when it comes to food!

Review of 'Gastronama: The Indian Guide to Eating Right' by Kalpish Ratna.

26 Mar 2023 12:16 AM

Sucralose is made from sugar and is made from a chemical process where the chlorine atoms replace the Hydrogen-oxygen atoms. (Photo: Representational/Pexels)

How safe are artificial sweeteners?

Not all among the available artificial sweeteners in the market are safe for regular consumption.

30 Oct 2019 6:42 PM

Plants, legumes, fish and nuts help in improving immunity. (Photo: Representational/ Pexels)

Mediterranean food is good for gut health

Plant-based, Mediterranean diet good for gut microbiome.

21 Oct 2019 6:00 PM

While coffee already has its own host of benefits, there are certain extra ingredients you can add to your coffee to fortify it further. (Photo: Representational/Pixabay)

Boost your daily coffee with these healthy additives

Adding these things to your coffee increases its nutritional value.

13 Sep 2019 5:22 PM

The benefits of vegetarian diets are much greater for men than women. (Photo: Representational/Pixabay)

Vegetables more beneficial to men than women

Veggies can prevent heart disease, obesity in men.

29 May 2019 10:35 AM

Lacto-vegetarians were at highest risk for the condition and people who are on a strict eating schedule, spending large amounts of time preparing meals, were also at greater risk. (Photo: ANI)

Clean eating can turn into an obsession

Here's how clean eating can become an unhealthy obsession.

16 May 2019 9:04 AM

A combination of zucchini and summer squash makes for a more colorful dish, but either may be used exclusively if desired. (Photo: AP)

Summer Special: A colourful pasta dish

Zucchini or summer squash makes for a colourful pasta dish.

14 May 2019 1:03 PM

Strawberry pavlova cake is light and easy to prepare. (Photo: File)

Healthy low sugar strawberry pavlova cake

Satiate your sweet tooth with this delectable cake without any dietary restrictions.

07 Apr 2019 3:17 PM

A healthy blend of rolled oats, corn flakes, wheat flakes, and fruit crushes are definitely healthier than other sugary cereals. (Photo: Representational/Pixabay)

Nutritious food to boost your energy this summer

Want to boost your energy this summer? Try these nutritious foods.

02 Apr 2019 9:57 AM

The logic of choosing pizza for breakfast comes across as partially sound to Dr Siddhant Bhargava, fitness and nutritional scientist at Food Darzee.

Pizza healthier than cereals

Interestingly, like pizzas, burgers, pooris and vadas, chocolates also fall in the unhealthy category for being high on calories.

02 Apr 2019 12:02 AM

$The 12-per cent fraction that declined a snack in the pre-exercise condition rose to 25 per cent in the post-exercise group. (Photo: ANI)$

If you are looking to choose a healthy post-workout snack, decide early: study

A post-exercise snack can threaten to undo the gains or loss of a workout.

04 Feb 2019 1:14 PM

India-wise, the data is limited but we do see good numbers coming in with some form of toothache or problems in the oral region.

Keep your child’s teeth healthy

Lack of parental knowledge regarding oral health in young children is also one of the reasons for dental problems in the young.

21 Jan 2019 12:05 AM

Here are a few tips on surviving overindulgent eating this wonderful time of the year without feeling stuffed. (Photo: Pixabay)

Here’s how you eat smart this festive season

To avoid any digestive discomfort, it is better to eat safe and go for healthy choices.

09 Nov 2018 12:35 PM

While overeating can cause blood sugar levels to shoot up in diabetic patients, snacks rich in salt can cause blood pressure to spike in hypertensive patients.

9 effective tips to stay fit this Diwali

A little bit of planning, self-control and smart eating can help one avoid these unwanted festive binge after effects.

01 Nov 2018 5:02 PM

A heavenly feast

So whether you have a sweet tooth or prefer something savoury, here are some classic recipes to indulge in.

31 Aug 2018 12:23 AM

It is important to munch on something healthy yet delectable during monsoon.

5 healthy and tasty monsoon recipes by celebrity chefs

Monsoon brings along the chances of you getting sick more often; thanks to the weakened immunity system.

27 Jul 2018 3:08 PM

A soupy affair

This monsoon enjoy these yummy, high-fibre and easy-to-make soups.

06 Jul 2018 12:22 AM

These kitchens, also popularly known as langars operate on principles rooted in bringing people together and advocating good health through nutritional food. (Photo: Pixabay)

Delhi Gurdwaras to set stringent food standards

Project BHOG was among the Safe and Nutritious Food (SNF) bouquet of initiatives launched by the country's apex food regulator last year.

18 Jun 2018 8:41 AM

Punjab on a platter

When you think Punjabi cuisine, delectable paneer dishes and the rich sarson ka saag is what comes to mind straight of the bat.

20 Apr 2018 12:26 AM

Wake up to cool!

Actress Spoorthi Vishwas gives us a peek into her favourite detox drink.

20 Apr 2018 12:23 AM

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