Nutrition

The egg debate: Can vegetarian alternatives deliver the same nutrition?

West Bengal's decision to replace eggs in school meals has reignited a nutrition debate; experts explain why protein quality, digestibility, and essential nutrients matter as much as protein content

There's not enough whey for the world's high-protein product demand

Global consumers want more protein in every bite, but the dairy industry is struggling to give it to them. Athletes and older adults have long used smoothies and shakes blended with whey protein concentrate a powdered byproduct of cheese-making to build or maintain muscle. More recently, food companies have sprinkled it into everything from breakfast cereals, Pop-Tarts and potato chips to bagels, tortillas and Starbucks drinks to meet growing consumer demand. The average US supermarket now has 38,708 products advertising their protein content, according to NielsenIQ, a market research company. But the eagerness to appeal to ingredient-focused shoppers is causing shortages of food-grade whey protein and pushing prices to new records. "Demand is very firm and seemingly outpacing supply for right now," said Kathleen Wolfley, vice president of Ever.Ag Insights, a data provider and consulting company for the agriculture industry. Wholesale prices for whey protein began rising in 2024

Spirulina: A natural healthy food, billions of years old, gains traction

Spirulina can, indeed, prove a boon for a country like India where malnutrition, especially protein deficiency (anaemia), is rampant

Choosing Better Omega-3: Why Salmon-Derived Sources with Vitamin E Are Gaining Attention

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India not growing enough pulses to meet nutritional needs of population

India faces a nutrition gap as pulses production and consumption fall short of dietary norms, even as cereals remain overconsumed across states

Gut health: Reframing India's nutrition story for a healthier future

India's nutrition story isn't simple. But in many ways, the direction forward is rediscovery. That good health is not just about what we eat, but about how well the body is able to use it

Addressing nutrition along with hunger: Funding and policy push vital

High-yielding crops ended hunger, but often at a nutritional cost. New research shows modern grains lag traditional varieties, reviving the case for biofortification

Hindustan Unilever fully buys Zywie Ventures, sells stake in Nutritionalab

HUL divests stake in Wellbeing Nutrition for ₹307 crore and moves to fully acquire OZiva for ₹824 crore as USV expands into nutraceutical and wellness space

How many eggs a day is safe? Expert answers cholesterol, belly fat questions

Eggs are praised as a protein powerhouse but blamed for cholesterol. A gastroenterologist answers common questions people still ask about weight loss, liver health, and daily egg intake

Forgotten crops may hold answers to India's food and climate needs

India's neglected fruits and vegetables could be the key to nutrition security, climate resilience, and rural livelihoods - if policy and markets revive them

Five nutrients to boost energy, balance hormones and improve work focus

Modern work routines often mean missed nutrition. Here's how five essential nutrients help sustain energy and mental clarity

Why women need age-specific nutrition and what to put on the plate

Hormonal shifts across life stages mean women's nutrition needs change over time, affecting muscle, bones, heart health and metabolism, making age-specific diets a biological necessity

Ageing isn't the problem, nutrition is: Why men can't eat the same way

From falling testosterone to rising belly fat and heart risk, doctors explain why men's diets must change after 30 to protect muscle, metabolism and long-term health

Can two kiwis a day thicken skin and speed renewal, as this study shows?

A new study finds daily vitamin C-rich kiwifruit raised skin vitamin C levels, increased collagen-linked skin thickness, and sped up epidermal cell renewal over eight weeks

Ace International raises ₹305 cr to build dairy nutrition hub in Andhra

Funding from FMO, responsAbility, Incofin, and Fiedlin will back a greenfield facility in Kuppam, aimed at high-performance, customised nutrition ingredients

Eat well, move often, sleep better: Daily habits to beat breast cancer

Breast cancer awareness: Inherited risk explains only a fraction of breast cancer cases. Regular exercise, balanced nutrition and stress control help protect women's health and support prevention

Antioxidants fight health risks, but tracking your intake can be tricky

To help prevent oxidative stress, people need to eat foods with antioxidants and limit their exposure to oxidants, particularly free radicals

Pahal Nutrition Celebrates Landmark Achievement of 100 Franchisees, Strengthening India's Fitness Network

Pahal Nutrition Reaches 100 Franchisees, Boosting India's Fitness Network

WHO redefines TB care with new focus on food and nutritional support

The new guidelines from WHO call for integrating nutrition into TB programmes worldwide, emphasising assessment, and targeted food support for those in need

Zomato launches Healthy Mode feature, rates dishes on nutritional value

Zomato's new Healthy Mode feature assigns scores to meals based on nutrition, using AI and restaurant data to help users pick healthier options across categories