Snacks

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India is snacking nation, finds global survey

Hold your breath. The Mondelez study has many more interesting things to offer.

07 Dec 2019 1:53 AM

Despite the snack's enduring appeal, many people remain squeamish. (Photo: AFP)

Rodents form an unconventional treat on the treats of Cambodia

One for the rodent: Rats a cheap street snack in Cambodia.

15 Aug 2019 10:04 AM

Tight deadlines, overlapping meetings and other work commitments make us skip or delay our snack or meal time which is not helpful either. (Photo: Pexels)

Bid adieu to 'stress eating' at work!

By mid-afternoon, boredom, or having too much work leads to unplanned snack attacks.

28 Sep 2018 8:38 AM

Working women in India prefer snacking on almonds, fruits: Study

The quantitative study aimed to identify snacking preferences of working women and homemakers.

16 Jul 2018 6:01 PM

About 60% of participants reported regular nighttime snacking and two-thirds reported that lack of sleep led them to crave more junk food. (Photo: PTI)

Eating junk food in night leads to poor sleep

Laboratory studies suggest that sleep deprivation can lead to junk food cravings at night.

02 Jun 2018 4:46 PM

How social media influences children’s food intake

Young people trust vloggers more than celebrities so their endorsements may be even more impactful and exploitative.

30 May 2018 2:40 PM

According to Dr Buckland some would have to eat around 250g of carrots to consume 100 calories or 20g of chocolate.

Eating potatoes helps you lose weight faster

According to researchers, the foods fill dieters up quicker so they have fewer cravings for snacks and junk food and end up eating less.

10 May 2018 11:10 AM

Getting together with family, and preparing delectable sweets and snacks forms one of the major parts of this festival. (Photo: Pixabay)

Here are sweet dishes to liven up your Holi

Take your pick from collection of mouth-watering recipes shared by celebrity chefs and make this Holi all the more special.

27 Feb 2018 3:52 PM

Results showed that compared with those who tended to gobble up their food, those who ate at a normal speed were 29 percent less likely to be obese. (Photo: Pixabay)

Here’s how eating slowly can help you lose weight

Study has found changes in eating habits were strongly associated with lower obesity and weight (BMI), and smaller waist circumference.

17 Feb 2018 8:48 AM

Regularly eating high calorie food and drink increases the risk of becoming overweight or obese. (Photo: Pixabay)

TV ads make teens crave junk food: study

Being bombarded by TV ads for unhealthy, high calorie food could lead teens to eat more than 500 extra snacks.

17 Jan 2018 12:21 PM

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