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Vegetarians and vegans tend to be much more deliberate in their food choices and far less likely to binge eat. (Photo: Pixabay)

World Vegetarian Day: 8 benefits of eating vegetarian food

Adopting vegetarian diet can be way towards better health as it is associated with higher consumption of fiber, folic...

1 Oct 2018 2:32 PM IST

Sweet potato is a fun alternative to the classic pumpkin spice latte. Sweet potato adds a natural sweetness as well as fiber, vitamins, and nutrients.

Here's a recipe for some winter special Sweet Potato Spiced Latte

The recipe is made without any of the caffeine, coloring, additives, or loads of sugar.

24 Jan 2018 1:03 PM IST

Adding citrus fruits, legumes, oats and vegetables including carrots and broccoli can fulfil the requirement for fiber in the body (Photo: AFP)

Here's how increasing fiber in diet can help prevent colon cancer

Meanwhile insoluble fiber promotes bowel movements and creates a softening action in the digestive system.

16 April 2018 9:34 AM IST

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Diets rich in carbs can help shed those extra kilos

Complex carbohydrates are naturally rich in fiber - a nutrient found in plant foods that add bulk to the diet without...

25 Sept 2018 9:18 AM IST

One of the two silicon resonators (photo: PTB)

Here's what the world's sharpest laser looks like

The Physikalisch-Technische Bundesanstalt has developed a laser with a linewidth of only 10 mHz.

2 July 2017 9:17 AM IST

This likely means more study is needed before fibre supplements can be used as a treatment. (Photo: Pixabay)

Fibre-rich diet may help maintain weight, gut health

It is not enough just to add fibre to your diet; it also depends on which bacteria you carry.

26 Dec 2017 6:00 PM IST

Holiday bingeing stops being fun when trapped wind kicks in and you start to feel bloated and constipated. (Photo: Pixabay)

Gastroenterologists reveal 7 ways to ease trapped wind

'Tis the season to be jolly and possibly sick in the tummy too!

26 Dec 2017 4:11 PM IST

Going on a low carb diet will increase your fertility. (Photo: Pixabay)

Go 'low carb' to increase fertility chances

Not many know that certain foods and diet changes can increase your chances of conceiving a baby.

24 Dec 2017 1:10 PM IST