Fruits

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Rare produce: Ugly fruits, delicious flavour

Try something new with uncommonly delicious (and ugly) fruit.

06 Nov 2019 12:23 PM

Nearly 6 lakh MT of fruit transported out of Kashmir in 3 months: J&K government

Government held a meeting to take stock of transport facilities available for export of fruits from the valley to outside.

25 Oct 2019 5:38 PM

Foods that are labelled as fat-free or low-fat are another area of concern. (Photo: ANI)

Fruits and vegetables can lead to obesity

Eating too many fruits and vegetables may not be healthy.

02 Sep 2019 12:47 PM

When you consume juice instead of the fruit, you also consume more sugar. (Photo: Representational/Pixabay)

Busting common myths about fruits

While fruits are rich in several nutrients, we must remember that it is not possible to have a balanced diet by just eating fruits.

01 Sep 2019 8:00 PM

Indian Cold Chain Industry is growing at a 13 per cent -15 per cent CAGR and is set to reach Rs 47,200 crore by 2022. (Photo: Asian Age)

Factors impacting the growth of Cold Supply Chain sector in India

India is currently the world's largest producer of milk, second largest producer of fruits and vegetables.

07 Aug 2019 9:39 AM

Nutrition experts say that breaking carb cravings is not about getting rid of carbs entirely but rather cutting back on highly processed fast-acting carbs.

Elect right carbs for a healthy diet

Carbohydrates are a key to regulating blood sugar and providing energy throughout our bodies.

24 Dec 2018 1:52 PM

This healthy diet pattern has earlier been associated with lower obesity and cardiometabolic risk in adults. (Photo: Pixabay)

Here's why Mediterranean diet is good for pregnant woman

The Mediterranean diet is characterised by a high content of fruits, vegetables, olive oil, legumes and nuts.

04 Dec 2018 12:45 PM

Not enough fruits, vegetables to feed the planet: Study

Consumers would need to eat less meat, and the agri-food sector would have to produce more plant proteins for things to change.

29 Oct 2018 1:31 PM

Representational Image. (Photo: Pixabay)

Here's the reason behind fruits' wonderful range of hues

Researchers found that the fruit colours of closely related species are no more similar than expected by random chance.

26 Sep 2018 12:59 PM

Upon digestion, carbohydrate is converted into glucose, a sugar which the human body can burn immediately or store away.

The importance of including carbohydrates in your regular diet

Carbohydrates are found in foods like fruits, vegetables, breads, Indian bread (chapati), and dairy products, among others.

07 Sep 2018 10:56 AM

A Mediterranean diet also includes moderate amounts of dairy products, low to moderate amounts of fish and poultry, red meat in low amounts, and wine, consumed modestly.

Link found between better sleep quality, healthy diet

Some aspects of the Mediterranean diet may promote better sleep; alternatively, poor sleep may cause people to eat less healthy foods.

07 Sep 2018 9:00 AM

Students only consume fruits if affordable: Study

Between 90 and 95 percent of adults in the U.S. do not consume the recommended amount of fruits.

05 Sep 2018 1:45 PM

Wholesale prices of vegetables have increased sharply in the past few days due to rains and flood-like situation in many parts of the country. (Photo: PTI)

Veggie prices shoot up; burn holes in consumers’ pockets

At present, in most residential markets in the capital, vegetables have gone out of the common man’s reach.

24 Jul 2018 9:23 AM

An 'orange twist' for airborne medicine

A new study figured out the mechanics of how oranges release that thin stream of fragrant oil when squeezed.

12 Jun 2018 9:45 AM

Generally, vitamin and mineral supplements are taken to add to nutrients that are found in food. (Photo: Pixabay)

Most vitamins, mineral supplements have no health benefits

The study found folic acid alone and B-vitamins with folic acid may reduce cardiovascular disease and stroke.

29 May 2018 10:40 AM

Eating well contributes to overall good health, and it may also be helpful in reducing the risk of hearing loss. (Photo: AFP)

Eat healthy to protect your hearing

The findings appear in the Journal of Nutrition.

12 May 2018 7:24 PM

Women who consumed fast food four or more times a week took nearly a month longer to become pregnant. (Photo: Pixabay)

Women who don't eat fruits take longer to conceive: study

Previous research has tended to focus on the role that diet plays in women diagnosed with or receiving treatment for infertility.

06 May 2018 6:17 PM

Healthier food likely to get more wasted

Here is what a new study has found.

19 Apr 2018 4:01 PM

Higher quality diets have greater amounts of fruits and vegetables, which are being wasted in greater quantities than other food. (Photo: AFP)

Study finds healthier food likely to get more wasted

As per a research by the University of Vermont, the exact amount of food waste depends on how healthy the diet is.

19 Apr 2018 8:04 AM

A study from the Journal of Consumer Psychology proves that people in good spirits are more apt to choose nutritious foods than those who are feeling down. (Photo: Pixabay)

Here are 5 hacks to lose weight, without dieting

Here are five tips that might help you shed those extra baggage.

16 Apr 2018 4:18 PM

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