Food Habits

30,000 brain scans show junk foods alter brain regions that regulate eating

Using data from 30,000 adults, researchers say ultra-processed foods may alter key brain regions linked to hunger, reward and overeating, raising new questions about long-term health risks

Food addiction: Snacks could trigger the brain like drugs, study shows

Multiple studies have also found that suddenly ending a diet that's high in sugar can cause withdrawal, similar to when people quit opioids or nicotine

Everyday foods that trigger inflammation-and what to eat in their place

Experts share which everyday foods might be silently inflaming your body and the anti-inflammatory superfoods you should add to your diet

World Food Safety Day 2025: Date, Theme, History, Significance and more

World Food Safety Day is marked globally and annually on June 7. It reminds of how food safety is essential for good health, and economic progress. With right choices, we can build a healthier future

World Environment Day 2025: How to make this Bakrid 2025 eco-friendly?

World Environment Day is celebrated annually on Jun 5 to save nature. Also, Bakrid 2025 will be celebrated tomorrow, June 6. So, let's celebrate both simultaneously with eco-friendly habits

What Indian women should really eat: 16 diet myths busted by experts

From ghee and rice to protein and detoxes, experts debunk common diet myths that often mislead Indian women about weight loss, hormones, and health

Healthy life: Fixing food habits cut liver disease risk by 50%, say experts

Amid a rise in liver diseases among both urban and rural populations, doctors on Friday emphasised the critical link between dietary habits and liver health. On the eve of World Liver Day, medical experts are sending the message of "Food is Medicine", saying healthy changes today can cut the risk of liver disease by 50 per cent. Liver Transplantation Society of India president Dr Sanjiv Saigal said, "Damage done to the liver from poor dietary choices, alcohol, processed food and sedentary lifestyles can be reversed if we take action today." The liver has a remarkable ability to heal itself and even years of damage can be reversed with the right lifestyle changes, he added. A diet rich in fresh fruits, green vegetables, whole grains and lean protein not only prevents liver disease but also supports liver regeneration. "As doctors, we witness miracles when patients switch to cleaner diets -- liver enzyme levels improve, energy levels bounce back and long-term health outcomes become

World Food Day 2024: Know date, history, theme, significance and more nc

World Food Day is observed every year on October 16th. This day serves as a global call to action to fight against hunger and malnutrition

India's sustainable eating habits could save the planet, says WWF report

The WWF's Living Planet Report praises India's food consumption practices as the most sustainable among G20 nations, highlighting their potential to mitigate climate change

Microplastics in all Indian salt, sugar brands: How much are you consuming?

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

Protect market gains, book your profit: Top personal finance stories

Also this week, we write about why Indians love Frontier food

World Food Safety Day 2024: Date, history, theme, importance, quotes

On June 7, 2019, World Food Safety Day was first observed. The day aims to highlight the importance of food safety and to promote actions that assists prevention and management of food borne risks

The politics of food

Written with wry humour and sharp insights into Indian society, James Staples' book is a fascinating social anthropology of food and politics in India

Hotels, restaurants in Rajasthan to serve millet dishes to tourists

The move comes after a delegation of the Hotel Federation of Rajasthan recently met Chief Minister (CM) Bhajanlal Sharma

World Pasta Day 2023: Importance and types of pasta mostly eaten in India

World Pasta Day is a chance to celebrate the global adoration of this Italian dish, explore new pasta recipes, and the culinary traditions related to this versatile cuisine

World Food Day 2023: History, Theme, Importance, Celebration, Quotes

The World Food Day is celebrated every year on October 16 to promote food security everywhere and make sure people are getting enough of it. This Day is celebrated in nearly 150 countries

India can teach the world about sustainability in food: Kunal Kapur

Even the simplest of Indian food 'bursts with flavours', says the celebrity chef

Food Pharmer takes on big bread brands, says brown, multigrain unhealthy

Revant Himatsingka, known as Food Pharmer, has also attacked Bournvita for having high sugar content in the past, prompting a legal notice from Cadbury

World Food Safety Day 2023: History, Importance, All you need to know

World Food Safety Day 2023's theme emphasizes the importance of robust regulatory frameworks, efficient inspection systems, and capacity-creating activities in the fight against foodborne diseases

Red meat, refined sugar, spicy food linked with colorectal cancer: Experts

Excessive consumption of red meat, refined sugar, and spicy food increases the risk of colorectal cancer, as per experts.