Penn State UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. — American diets may have gotten healthier and more diverse in the months following the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a new study led by Penn State researchers. The study — published in PLOS ONE Read More
Hyderabad-based National Institute of Nutrition (NIN), one of the oldest research laboratories under the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR), released the ‘Dietary Guidelines for Indians’ last month. The document comes as a breath of fresh air amidst the cacophony of advice Read More
I’m a 58-year-old physician and have been overweight most of my life. My average Body Mass Index (BMI) is about 27, which means I am overweight. Despite being a doctor for over three decades, I didn’t know the difference between healthy and Read More
If you have been diagnosed with either type 1 or type 2 diabetes, prioritising your diet and what you eat is key for controlling your blood sugar levels. But which foods should you eat (and which should you avoid) if you have Read More
As the monsoon season is approaching, people are reminded to avoid street food and beverages due to the risk of stomach infection. According to doctors, the use of unhygienic water in street food and juices can cause diarrhea. The gastroenteritis, stomach bug, Read More
For anyone actively trying to lose weight and improve their health, there are several foods to eat that are proven to help shift unwanted fat. Eating foods that are high in fibre could satisfy hunger, help control calorie consumption and keep you Read More
If you have chronic hives (also known as chronic idiopathic urticaria), you may wonder if what you eat can cause the red, itchy skin welts known to last more than six weeks. Advertisement Cleveland Clinic is a non-profit academic medical center. Advertising Read More
The acronym “HoReCa” stands for the sector of the economy encompassing hotels, restaurants, and catering. The name originates from the first letters of the English words: Hotel (Ho), Restaurant (Re), Catering (Ca). Specialists at PMR Market Experts forecast that the value of Read More
High-fat foods have been criticised by dietitians and doctors for decades. And they’re not alone in their criticism. The World Health Organization cites high-fat foods as the number one cause of obesity. It’s unsurprising then that scientists have begun to investigate other Read More
By now, most people know that prioritizing nutrient-rich fruits, veggies and whole grains is the key to a healthy, well-rounded diet. Meat, on the other hand, tends to be high in saturated fats and can increase your risk of heart attack and Read More