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Punjabis, eat heartily, but watch that heart

Sunday 13 April '08

Think of a Punjabi and you have images of their basic, uncomplicated, rustic food, which seems to be an extension of their personalities.
The magical berry

Sunday 30 March '08

A decade ago this historical Indian fruit had almost become alien to most people.
Skin Secrets

Sunday 23 March '08

These days, beauty is synonymous with glamour. And cashing in on this aspect is the multi-billion dollar cosmetic industry, which has a mind-boggling variety of products in the offing.
Seedy drive

Sunday 16 March '08

Growing popularity of fish has prompted even a number of vegetarians to try out the Omega-3 rich food.
A Healthy Start

Sunday 9 March '08

Pregnancy is a special time in a woman’s life that brings with it focus on her diet.
Go dairy daily

Sunday 2 March '08

Calcium intake helps maintain blood pressure and checks pre-menstrual symptoms and the risk of colon cancer
Do your genes hold the answer?

Sunday 24 February '08

Nutrigenomics studies how food can interact with your genetic make-up to tip the balance between health and disease
Crunchy goodness

Sunday 17 February '08

Carrots have anti-carcinogenic properties that help prevent a number of chronic diseases, slow ageing and improve longevity
How to keep allergies out

Sunday 10 February '08

Food allergy may appear at any age, but allergic reactions to foods are most common in infants and young children.
All in the (modified) genes

Sunday 3 February '08

The risks associated with the use of GM foods may be cumulative and dangerous in the long run
Flu facts

Sunday 27 January '08

The bird flu scare is back. But before you banish chicken and eggs from your table, take a look at some basic facts about avian flu.
A slurp of good health

Sunday 20 January '08

Research says hot fluids provide better “high filling” sensation than cold ones. Nutritious soups can be made at home from almost any ingredient
Is protein equal to muscle?

Sunday 13 January '08

Most athletes, assuming they eat a nutritionally balanced diet, have no need for extra proteins. Athletes who wish to increase muscle mass should meet their energy requirements through adequate intake of carbohydrates
Iron out risks

Sunday 6 January '08

Iron obtained from animal food is easily absorbed by the body. A diet high in Vitamin C also increases absorbtion of the mineral
Sugar with a pinch of salt

Sunday 16 December '07

Despite being condemned as white poison, consumption of sugar seems to be increasing steadily.
Vessel watch

Sunday 9 December '07

Ceramic vessels are unsafe for cooking unless they have been glazed
All about pots and pans

Sunday 2 December '07

What is the right vessel to cook in? Here are some pointers
All that advice

Sunday 25 November '07

When a study a day leaves you muddled about your diet, here is how you should sift the truth from the noise
Heart-stopper

Sunday 18 November '07

Indians aged 40 or below are up to 10 times more likely to be affected by strokes than their counterparts in the West.
Bitter, sweet truths

Sunday 4 November '07

The sugar alcohol used in ‘sugar-free’ gums are nutritive sweeteners
Smoke Screen

Sunday 28 October '07

Want to quit smoking without gaining weight? Here’s how.
Heart of the problem

Sunday 21 October '07

Slight modification in diet can act as a good preventive for the coronary artery disease
WONDER YEARS

Sunday 14 October '07

Childhood is the right time to establish healthy eating habits to avoid the onset of diseases later
Healing mouthfuls

Sunday 7 October '07

Food for specified health use is now a global category. India, with its wealth of traditional knowledge in this field, needs to get its act together
Give yourself a tofu treat

Sunday 30 September '07

The cheese of Asia is a fantastic source of protein, calcium and a near perfect health food
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