The theme for National Nutrition Week 2024 is Nutritious Diets for All. (Image: Shutterstock) With the right balance of quality and quantity, along with the necessary supplements when needed, achieving optimum health is within everyone’s reach. Nutrition has always been a hotly debated topic in India. With diverse cultures, each with their own unique cuisines,… Read More »
We’re constantly told we shouldn’t eat too much sugar. But not all sugar is bad. Naturally occurring sugars provide fuel for the body in the form of carbohydrates. They’re locked inside cells, found in fruits, vegetables, and milk, and come with extra nutrients like fiber. The diet monster is a class of sugars known as… Read More »
There is nothing at the farmers market unless you get sick from shopping there. According to estimates from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 48 million people in the United States become ill from foodborne illnesses each year, sending 128,000 people to the hospital and 3,000 people dying. Food poisoning is more common during… Read More »
These nutritionists have a T-bone to choose from four types of foods and one type of drinks that they say can cause cancer. Studies have shown that a person’s diet can affect their chances of developing various types of cancer; Experts encourage consumption of whole grains, vegetables, fruits and beans to reduce risk. “People should… Read More »
Ingredients: Apple, orange, mango (7.5%), lemon, ginger root (4.5%), turmeric root (1.5%), acerola cherry powder, red pepper powder, zinc lactate, D3 from seaweed vitamin, antioxidant (ascorbic acid) Verdict: There’s plenty of vitamin C and D here, with some ginger and turmeric too, but again in very small doses, so what benefits they might bring is… Read More »
When all major cooking oils (including canola, peanut, and corn oil) were tested, they were all found to be more effective at reducing total and LDL (bad) cholesterol compared to butter or lard. “This means they are effective in reducing risk factors for conditions such as heart disease and diabetes, especially when used in place… Read More »
What alternatives are there to ultra-processed foods? Preparing meals and snacks from scratch with unprocessed or minimally processed ingredients is ideal, but for most of us, that’s not always possible. The good news is that many UPFs have non-UPF versions; these products are processed rather than ultra processed. Many organic versions of commonly used UPFs,… Read More »