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Adding oils promotes the absorption of eight different micronutrients that promote human health. (Photo: Pixabay)

Fats, oils helpful in unlocking full nutritional benefits of veggies

Adding oils promotes the absorption of eight different micronutrients that promote human health.

10 Oct 2017 11:59 AM IST

TV doctor Dr Michael Mosley found eating pasta and bread at dinnertime is better for your diet than toast in the morning. (Photo: Pixabay)

Fad diets may be ruining your chances of having baby, says expert

Expert says from Ketogenic diet to juice cleanses and eating vegan, there are multiple different diet shortcuts that are...

26 Jan 2018 3:13 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

These cracks can cause huge and sometimes unseen problems for infrastructure. (Photo: Pixabay)

Self-healing fungi concrete could help repair buildings

The research is still in the fairly early stages, with the biggest issue being the survivability of the fungus within...

18 Jan 2018 1:46 PM IST

The placenta is an organ serving as the connection between mother and developing baby. (Photo: Pixabay)

Here's why you should never feed your baby water

Study shows when babies drink too much water, their sodium levels drop too low to allow them to process nutrients which...

3 Jan 2018 1:26 PM IST

Obese pregnant women can do a lot to minimize the odds of having an unusually large baby and the birth complications that can follow. (Photo: Pixabay)

It's better to induce than watch and wait!

Turns out, it is better to induce the labour than to wait and watch, a new research has stated.

26 April 2018 9:11 PM IST

Exercise - instead of dampening immunity - may instead be beneficial for immune health. (Photo: Pixabay)

Smoking is bad for muscles too

Cigarette smoke directly damages muscles by reducing the number of blood vessels in leg muscles.

24 May 2018 1:34 PM IST

The 38-year-old from Liverpool reckons he collects all the nutrients he needs from the air and can survive on 100 calories a week. (Representational Image/ Pixabay)

Breatharian survives on air, eats nothing but mint for months at a...

According to Khai Ho, who works as a pizza delivery guy, he's never felt hunger and food has apparently never appealed...

11 Dec 2018 7:17 PM IST

Coca Cola. (Photo: Representational Image)

Fructose link to diabetes may be different for sodas than fruit

Fruit and fruit juices as part of a diet with a healthy amount of calories appeared to have a slightly beneficial effect...

1 Dec 2018 2:15 PM IST

Quinoa (pronounced KIN-wah) already grows well in harsh conditions such as salty and low-quality soil, high elevations and cool temperatures, meaning it can flourish in locales where common cereal crops like wheat and rice may struggle.

Here are the benefits of quinoa and how you should cook it

An incredible superfood which is abundant in nutrients and antioxidants, they are a good source of fibre, protein and...

23 March 2018 11:07 AM IST

Children who eat breakfast have higher daily intakes of key nutrients such as folate, calcium, iron and iodine (Photo: Pixabay)

Skipping breakfast ups risk of malnutrition in children

According to study children who skip breakfast regularly may not be consuming daily amounts of key nutrients for growth...

17 Aug 2017 9:40 AM IST

Mothers milk is vital for the proper development of the infant. It contains all the nutrients that are required by the child to grow (Photo: Pixabay)

Too much of stress results in less lactation in women

Mental and physical stress, and separation from baby for prolonged time has a direct impact on the breast milk...

16 Aug 2017 9:39 AM IST