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Feeling guilty about those French fries? Air fryers offer a healthy way out

Quickly catching on in Indian kitchens, the air fryer is a healthier option to typically oily and calorie-rich Indian foods

Feeling guilty about those French fries? Air fryers offer a healthy way out
Updated On : 30 Jan 2025 | 4:40 PM IST

Cancer-causing agents in cakes: Check out some healthier alternatives

Several carcinogenic substances were found in 12 cake samples collected from different Bengaluru bakeries. Here are some healthy alternatives to meet your craving

Cancer-causing agents in cakes: Check out some healthier alternatives
Updated On : 04 Oct 2024 | 6:12 PM IST

Food safety tips you need to know to avoid monsoon-related diseases

The monsoon necessitates calls for adjustments in food choices to avoid health complications. The healthiest fruits and vegetables are those that are in season and less prone to contamination

Food safety tips you need to know to avoid monsoon-related diseases
Updated On : 11 Jul 2024 | 6:06 PM IST

Avocado to Medjool dates: Exotic fruits that Indians can't stop eating

Imports are increasing and domestic cultivation is expanding for the taste and health benefits of these foods

Avocado to Medjool dates: Exotic fruits that Indians can't stop eating
Updated On : 06 Jun 2024 | 9:00 PM IST

Results preview: Yet another healthy showing likely for capital goods in Q3

Brokerages - Motilal Oswal, Nuvama, Kotak Institutional Equities and Prabhudas Lilladher - estimated revenue growth for their capital goods universe to be 11-16 per cent year-on-year

Results preview: Yet another healthy showing likely for capital goods in Q3
Updated On : 09 Jan 2024 | 10:22 PM IST

India can teach the world about sustainability in food: Kunal Kapur

Even the simplest of Indian food 'bursts with flavours', says the celebrity chef

India can teach the world about sustainability in food: Kunal Kapur
Updated On : 14 Sep 2023 | 1:05 PM IST

Microwaving food containers can expose you to toxic nanoplastics: Study

Microwaving plastic food containers can release billions of small toxic plastic particles, according to a study. The researchers found that microwaving plastic baby food containers released over two billion nanoplastics and four million microplastics for every square centimeter of container in some cases. The study, published recently in the journal Environmental Science & Technology, also found that three-quarters of cultured embryonic kidney cells had died after two days of being introduced to those same particles. "It is really important to know how many micro- and nanoplastics we are taking in," said Kazi Albab Hussain, the study's lead author and a doctoral student at the University of NebraskaLincoln, US. "Many studies, including ours, are demonstrating that the toxicity of micro- and nanoplastics is highly linked to the level of exposure, Hussain added. The team conducted experiments with two baby food containers made from polypropylene and a reusable pouch made of ...

Microwaving food containers can expose you to toxic nanoplastics: Study
Updated On : 21 Jul 2023 | 1:18 PM IST

Promoting healthy eating: MoU signed to introduce millets in armed forces

This collaboration also includes training for food handlers and chefs in the Armed Forces' messes, canteens, and other food outlets on food safety and hygiene

Promoting healthy eating: MoU signed to introduce millets in armed forces
Updated On : 13 Jul 2023 | 3:52 PM IST

Happilo: Farmer's son and a nutty biz selling good health in small packs

Vikas Nahar's enterprise does Rs 40 cr a month on average, selling exotic and local nuts processed at 16,000 sq ft of processing space that he now plans to scale up by another 100,000 sq ft

Happilo: Farmer's son and a nutty biz selling good health in small packs
Updated On : 21 Sep 2022 | 5:22 PM IST

Zomato unveils Healthy-er food options for customers in ten cities

According to Zomato, the new Healthy section offers an assortment of filters such as High Protein, Low Calorie, Low Carbs, Low Fat, High Fibre, etc. and provides nutritional information

Zomato unveils Healthy-er food options for customers in ten cities
Updated On : 16 Sep 2022 | 9:34 PM IST

Plant-based meat healthier, more sustainable than animal products: Study

The team suggested that plant-based products generally require much less agricultural land, need less water and causes less pollution than animal products.

Plant-based meat healthier, more sustainable than animal products: Study
Updated On : 31 Jul 2022 | 10:15 PM IST

World Food Safety Day: Experts suggest healthy snacks for office-goers

To mark World Food Safety Day 2022, we spoke to experts who could help people hold on to diet lessons learnt during the pandemic

World Food Safety Day: Experts suggest healthy snacks for office-goers
Updated On : 07 Jun 2022 | 7:33 PM IST

Will Virat-Anushka endorsement turn the fortunes for plant-based meats?

Plant-based meats have been around in the West for a while. Now celebrities like Virat Kohli and Anushka Sharma are helping in its mainstreaming in India. A report on India's plant-based meat market

Will Virat-Anushka endorsement turn the fortunes for plant-based meats?
Updated On : 18 Feb 2022 | 8:30 AM IST

Three India-based enterprises among UN's Best Small Business winners

Three India-based enterprises are among the winners of a USD 100,000 global competition of Best Small Businesses'

Three India-based enterprises among UN's Best Small Business winners
Updated On : 28 Jul 2021 | 8:33 AM IST

Ronaldo inspires every celebrity to be an 'undorser'

The Ronaldo episode is not likely to be the last, as many more celebrities may now want to make visible statements in support of causes close to their hearts

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Updated On : 25 Jun 2021 | 10:41 PM IST

Odisha govt joins hands with UN WFP to empower, support women through SHGs

The government of Odisha and the United Nations World Food Programme have joined hands to improve household food and nutritional security by strengthening livelihood initiatives

Odisha govt joins hands with UN WFP to empower, support women through SHGs
Updated On : 24 Jun 2021 | 7:39 AM IST

Mars to acquire Kind bars maker to push into healthy snacks market

The acquisition of Kind North America will add to Mars' existing partnership with Kind International that operates across 35 countries.

Mars to acquire Kind bars maker to push into healthy snacks market
Updated On : 18 Nov 2020 | 1:33 AM IST

Ideal product for Covid times

Coronavirus-driven rage for immunity-boosting foods has triggered fresh demand for health food quinoa, paving the way for a revival of interest in quinoa farming

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Updated On : 19 Oct 2020 | 12:29 AM IST

Healthier diet tied to higher sperm count among young men: Study

A normal sperm count can range from 15 million to 200 million sperm per millilitre of semen.

Healthier diet tied to higher sperm count among young men: Study
Updated On : 14 Mar 2020 | 11:43 PM IST

Food labels with caloric costs may lead to healthier choices

Pooled data from 14 randomised trials showed that labels with activity times induced consumers to cut back nearly 65 calories per meal more than labels that simply listed calories

Food labels with caloric costs may lead to healthier choices
Updated On : 14 Dec 2019 | 11:49 PM IST