Tag: Diet

Study: Diet has much stronger impact than defensins on gut microbes

The microbial community is seeded during birth, after which several internal and external factors help shaping the community to its final composition.

May 5, 2023

Research explains why high fat diet could reduce brain’s ability to regulate food intake

The development of medicines for the condition may be aided by a better understanding of the brain's function and the intricate mechanisms that underlie overeating, a behaviour that can result in weight gain and obesity.

January 29, 2023

Study reveals how better planning may help lower amount of fat in diet

Executive functions are regulated by a specific region of the brain, and strengths or weaknesses in these skill areas are thought to be affected by a variety of physiological factors.

January 12, 2023

Importance of having a plant-based diet and active nutrients in them

Consuming good amounts of fruits and vegetables at 300g of vegetables and 100g of fruits, as recommended by ICMR in addition to pulses, cereals, millet and other plant foods are known to be protective against diseases caused by chronic oxidative stress.

January 9, 2023

How adding bottle gourd in your diet would benefit your health

It can be used as curry, vegetable dessert, and also as a detox drink. Bottle gourd curry is famous worldwide especially in the Asian countries.

September 20, 2022

Soy induced food allergy – A common phenomenon

Soy is now being used in a wide array of processed foods as a primary ingredient. However, there is a common allergy associated with the consumption of soy and its products.

August 31, 2022

What Kylie Jenner loves to eat in her daily diet to stay fit and in shape

Kylie Jenner is making her health and fitness a priority in 2022, but she's not turning to expensive exercise programs or adopting an intense diet to do it.

August 3, 2022

How anti-inflammatory diet helps keep the body healthy 

The inflammation is the body’s response to confirm that the natural defences have been engaged. It occurs when cells travel across the body, to reach the affected area. Thus we feel the sensation in the form of inflammation. 

July 20, 2022

Study finds overweight dogs respond well to high-protein, high fibre diet

"There's added stress on the joints, there's an intolerance to exercise and heat; there's also glucose intolerance, insulin resistance. And if you look at pet insurance claims, obesity is a big factor there"

January 27, 2022

International Meatless Day: Plant based meal ideal for holistic wellness

Deepti Khatuja, head clinical nutritionist, Fortis Memorial Research Institute says, “Scientific research has shown there is the benefit of going meatless and vegan. The common thing is people saying they are not able to meet protein diet with a vegetarian diet. But this is not correct. Low fat milk products and legume nuts soya products (soya milk and tofu) can replace curd and paneer and help us take care of protein content as well.”

November 25, 2021

Top ten foods to consume during monsoon

Omega 3 Fatty Acids: Omega 3 Fatty Acids are essential fatty acids that also have an immune-modulatory effects. In monsoon where the risk of infection through food and water increases, increasing immunity would help fight these infections to an extent.

July 26, 2021

Monsoon superfoods to include in your diet

Staying hydrated is one of the best ways to be healthy and prevent bacterial infections. Coconut water is a great source of electrolytes that can help the body to flush out toxins.

June 17, 2021

Eat according to your Doshas

The concept of the ‘Panchamahabhootas’ is the basic building block to understanding Ayurveda, one of the oldest forms of holistic treatments. Ayurveda believes that everything in this ‘brahmand’ or universe, is made up of 5 basic elements, namely: Prithvi (earth), Jal (water), Vayu (air), Agni (fire), and Aakash (ether or space). These five elements, present...

May 5, 2021

‘Shooting for unrealistic body types is harmful’

"A diet is a combination of nutrients your body needs on a daily basis to survive, repair and adapt. Being on a diet therefore means doing the right things most of the time in line with your heath and fitness goals."

May 3, 2021

5 healthy Ingredients to help channel your inner Boss Lady

Sheryl Salis, a Registered Dietician, and Certified Diabetes Educator share 5 healthy ingredients to include in our diet to channelize our inner Boss Lady.

March 5, 2021

Of ancient diets and Covid times

The Himachal Pradesh government has started marketing a haldi drink. In other locations, tulsi and ashwagandha are being distributed for free and the demand for turmeric and saffron has shot up as immunity boosters. This is an apt moment to recall the kind of dietary patterns that Indians had as recently as one hundred and fifty years ago.

August 27, 2020

Five heroes of a healthful diet

A balanced diet accompanied with a healthful lifestyle is the mantra for a long and healthy life

January 6, 2020