Diet Plan

All carbs, little protein: How rice, roti, sugar are hurting India's health

ICMR survey shows 62 per cent of Indian calories come from carbs, linking rice, roti and sugar to rising diabetes, obesity and why adding more protein could reverse the trend

Navratri fasting done right: Foods to eat, avoid and balance for energy

Fasting during Navratri can reset the body and mind, but poor food choices may undo benefits. Doctors explain how to fast mindfully, stay nourished, and keep energy levels up

Weight loss doubles with minimally processed foods, new study finds

Swapping ultra-processed meals for home-cooked, whole food options can significantly boost weight loss, according to a major new clinical trial

Think skipping meals is good for your health? Here's what you should know

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

Are these popular Instagram fitness trends actually helpful or just hype?

From moon water to 100 Surya Namaskars a day, this Fact-check Friday we decode viral fitness fads flooding your feed and tell you what actually works, according to doctors

New mechanism rewires cell energy processing for weight loss, shows study

Led by researchers at NYU Grossman School of Medicine, the study reveals key details about how cells process fuels like carbohydrates and fats, and how cysteine depletion affects tissues

World Health Day 2025: 5 Tips to help you stay healthy while at work

The WHO is in charge of organizing World Health Day, which is observed annually on April 7. Every year, it focuses on a particular health topic to raise awareness of a critical health concern globally

"30% diet challenge,"claims Sadhguru, a well-known spiritual leader

Sadhguru, a well-known yogi, has provided a 30% diet challenge that would not only enhance your general health but also make you appear 20 years younger than you actually are. Here are some insights

Tracking dietary diversity: Time to turn our attention to quality of food

Policies related to food and nutrition security will need to broaden their scope from cereal security to healthy diets

Docs dismiss Sidhu's claim on cancer diet; call it unscientific, baseless

Doctors, including the director of Tata Memorial Hospital, have refuted Sidhu's claim that his wife overcame cancer following a strict diet

Dietician consultations up 70%, pet spending rises 63%: Razorpay report

Gardening enthusiasts nurtured their green spaces, investing in garden supplies to create serene and beautiful environments, acc to the Diwali Trends report by Razorpay

International No Diet Day 2024: History, theme, importance, quotes

Every year, International No Diet Day is observed around the world today. The day is devoted to promoting body acknowledgment, embracing diversity regarding all body shapes and sizes

Ramadan 2024: Take healthy diets during Suhoor, Iftar for your well-being

Ramadan is a very holy month for Muslims across the world. People observe fasting which lasts for 29 to 30 days. Read on to know more about healthy diets during Suhoor and Iftar

Change in diet causing obesity rise, micronutrient deficiency: ATNI report

Citing multiple studies, the report pointed out the association between high consumption of highly processed foods and both low dietary diversity and inadequate intake of micronutrients

Poor diet linked to 14 million cases of type 2 diabetes globally: Study

Poor diet contributed to over 14.1 million cases of type 2 2 diabetes in 2018, representing over 70 per cent of new diagnoses globally, according to a study. Of the 30 most populated countries studied, India, Nigeria, and Ethiopia had the fewest case of type 2 diabetes related to unhealthy eating, the researchers said. The analysis, published in the journal Nature Medicine, looked at data from 1990 and 2018, providing valuable insight into which dietary factors are driving type 2 diabetes burden by world region. The researchers found that Of the 11 dietary factors considered, three had an outsized contribution to the rising global incidence of type 2 diabetes: Insufficient intake of whole grains, excesses of refined rice and wheat, and the overconsumption of processed meat. Factors such as drinking too much fruit juice and not eating enough non-starchy vegetables, nuts, or seeds, had less of an impact on new cases of the disease, they said. "Our study suggests poor carbohydrate ..

Rain check: How to stay healthy and safe in monsoon season

Change your lifestyle and invest in these accessories to shield your skin and digestive system

Sidhu's special diet in jail: Lactose-free milk, almonds, chamomile tea

A board of doctors has recommended a special diet for Sidhu after he had sought the same in the jail. His medical examination was conducted on May 23 at Rajindra hospital in Patiala, Punjab

Weight-gain meal plans

Something similar must have been occurring with other family members who all announced going on different diets this week

Can the pandemic nudge us to change our habits and make our lives better?

Preposterous though it may sound, months of staying at home 24x7 has offered an opportunity to change lifestyles for the better.

Certain foods may help postmenopausal women sleep better

Foods such as vegetables, nuts and whole grain breads help reduce the risk of insomnia