Sugar Intake

According to the LocalCircles survey, only five per cent of people in the urban Indian households said that they did not consume traditional sweets

This Diwali, health experts decode what goes into traditional mithai and packaged 'sugar-free' treats; and why guilt-free labels may not be as harmless as they seem

Overconsumption of sugar, salt and oil often goes unnoticed but can cause serious health problems. Experts stress moderation and healthier food choices to protect your long-term well-being

The development comes in line with growing obesity numbers in India, with a recent Lancet study projecting over 440 million obese and overweight people by 2050

The World Health Organization urges limiting free sugars in everyday diets to prevent dental caries, the most common non-communicable disease worldwide

Skipping meals can increase stress, disrupt hormones, and worsen metabolism. Intermittent fasting offers a smarter, mindful and beneficial approach to eating patterns

Health Ministry has asked government facilities to display warnings on fat and sugar in foods like samosas and laddoos to combat obesity and chronic disease

A test carried out on 10 types of salt and five types of sugar, purchased from online and local markets in India, showed the presence of microplastics in all samples

All Indian salt and sugar brands, whether big or small, packaged or unpackaged, contain microplastics, according to a study published on Tuesday. The study, "Microplastics in Salt and Sugar" and conducted by the environmental research organisation Toxics Link, tested 10 types of salt -- including table salt, rock salt, sea salt and local raw salt -- and five types of sugar purchased from both online and local markets. The study revealed the presence of microplastics in all salt and sugar samples, in various forms, including fibre, pellets, films and fragments. The size of these microplastics ranged from 0.1 mm to 5 mm. The highest levels of microplastics were found in iodised salt, in the form of multi-coloured thin fibre and films. Toxics Link founder-director Ravi Agarwal said, "The objective of our study was to contribute to the existing scientific database on microplastics so that the global plastic treaty can address this issue in a concrete and focused manner." "We also aim

New research states that blood sugar level should be lower than 53 mmol/mol (7%) to avoid health complications

For the study, researchers with the Max Planck Institute for Human Development in Berlin visited 305 German families that included at least one child between the ages of 6 and 12