People who eat rice have 44% higher arsenic levels: Report

Saturday 1 December '12

Rice has been considered one of the safest and easily digestible nutritious foods.

Sweet potato is recommended for diabetics

Saturday 17 November '12

Ishi Khosla is a former senior nutritionist at Escorts. She heads the Centre of Dietary Counselling and also runs a health food store. She feels that for complete well-being, one should integrate phys...

Vitamin D deficiency not uncommon in India

Saturday 10 November '12

The role of Vitamin D in the growth of bones and formation of teeth is well known.

In festive season, limit portions to keep weight in check

Saturday 3 November '12

Here are tips to protect people from health problems during festive season.

Papaya leaf juice helps fight dengue fever

Saturday 27 October '12

Ishi Khosla is a former senior nutritionist at Escorts. She heads the Centre of Dietary Counselling and also runs a health food store. She feels that for complete well-being, one should integrate phys...

Cucumber: Vital part of low-cal diet

Saturday 13 October '12

With its cleansing, restorative properties, cucumber a day serve as useful addition to healthy diet.

Cucumber: Vital part of low-cal diet

Saturday 13 October '12

Cucumber is believed that it was one of the first cultivated vegetables.

If you are fasting, aim to eat less, not starve

Saturday 6 October '12

Communities across the world follow rituals of fasting.

Maintain healthy eating habits even after losing weight

Saturday 29 September '12

Regaining weight goes beyond just going back to old eating habits.

Sesame oil: Powerful anti-oxidant, lowers blood pressure

Saturday 15 September '12

The cultivation of sesame, commonly known as til ka tel or gingelly oil, is believed to have started in China

Corn boosts health, helps fight heart disease, cancer

Saturday 8 September '12

Maize, also known as corn or makkai or bhutta, has many nutritional benefits.

Cupuacu, a fruit with many health benefits

Saturday 25 August '12

Cupuacu, a relatively unknown fruit from South America, is gaining popularity outside the continent.

Breast feeding boosts baby''s immunity, prevents celiac disease

Saturday 18 August '12

Mother''s milk is best for the baby and the benefits of breastfeeding are well-established.

Away from home? Watch your weight

Saturday 11 August '12

With altered environments, lifestyles, food and erratic exercise routines, youngsters often fall ill

A forgotten element

Saturday 4 August '12

In comparison to calcium, magnesium is an orphan nutrient that seems to have been studied less extensively.

On a fruit diet? Watch out for excess fructose

Saturday 28 July '12

On a fruit diet? Watch out for excess fructose

Don''t blame the brain, it may be gut

Saturday 14 July '12

Ishi Khosla is a former senior nutritionist at Escorts. She heads the Centre of Dietary Counselling and also runs a health food store. She feels that for complete well-being, one should integrate phys...

Diet soda: Not harmful, but no silver bullet for weight loss

Saturday 7 July '12

Ishi Khosla is a former senior nutritionist at Escorts. She heads the Centre of Dietary Counselling and also runs a health food store. She feels that for complete well-being, one should integrate phys...

Jamun: Several health benefits, but beware of buying from the roadside

Saturday 30 June '12

Ishi Khosla is a former senior nutritionist at Escorts. She heads the Centre of Dietary Counselling and also runs a health food store. She feels that for complete well-being, one should integrate phys...

When under stress, keep eating habits in check

Saturday 23 June '12

Stress is commonly seen as a cause of heart disease, high blood pressure and diabetes, but not often linked to obesity and weight gain.

Dining in car? Beware of overeating and junk food

Saturday 16 June '12

Dashboard dinner is any food or drink consumed in the car, whether the car moving or not.

Beat the summer heat

Saturday 9 June '12

The long days of summer herald warm sunny days, vacations, and a variety of fruits and vegetables

Vegetables are healthy, whether raw or cooked

Saturday 26 May '12

Not only do vegetables fortify our health, they also add visual appeal and flavour to the meal

Vegetables are healthy, whether raw or cooked

Saturday 26 May '12

No healthy meal is complete without vegetables. Not only do vegetables fortify our health, they also add visual appeal and flavour to the meal.

Tackling hypertension begins with regulating diet

Saturday 19 May '12

Most well-known approach to control high blood pressure is restricting intake of salt or sodium.