Healthy Diet

On World Health Day, themed “Healthy Beginnings, Hopeful Futures”, medical experts are sounding the alarm over a sharp rise in non-communicable diseases (NCDs) among children and adolescents, linking it to poor diet and sedentary lifestyles. Dr. Sonia Gandhi, Head of Nutrition and Dietetics at Fortis Hospital, Mohali, emphasized that unhealthy…

Popcorn, a favorite snack for many, offers more than just satisfying crunch — it’s also loaded with health benefits when prepared properly. According to registered dietitian Gillian Culbertson, MS, RD, LD, this whole grain can support gut health, fight obesity, and even protect against serious conditions like heart disease and…

Once a staple of ancient Incan agriculture, the potato has grown into one of the world’s most widely consumed vegetables. Native to South America, this root vegetable arrived in North America in the early 1600s as a diplomatic gift from the governor of the Bahamas to the governor of Virginia.…

Scientists have long explored the potential of taurine, a supplement found in meat and shellfish, to slow the aging process. Earlier research suggested taurine levels decline with age, hinting that it could be a marker for healthy aging. A 2023 international study found that taurine levels decreased with age, and…

As obesity rates climb, finding simple strategies to promote healthier eating habits is increasingly crucial. One common recommendation for weight management is eating slowly, but many struggle to implement this advice. A recent study led by Professor Katsumi Iizuka from Fujita Health University in Japan suggests that the type of…

A series of talks on healthy eating and nutrition, led by a qualified public health nutritionist, is scheduled for the coming weeks, featuring informative sessions and a Q\&A opportunity. The first talk, “Men’s Healthy Eating,” will take place on June 11 from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. at Sullivan Hall, White…

A small change in how nitrogen is used can trigger widespread benefits—from healthier soil to reduced greenhouse gas emissions. That’s the message from Dr. Kate Congreves, a researcher at the University of Saskatchewan, who believes nitrogen lies at the heart of both agricultural success and environmental sustainability. “It’s not about…

Vitamin supplements have grown from a small niche market into a booming global industry over the past 25 years. Once limited to health food stores, these products are now widely promoted on social media and sold online and in major retailers. Since the early 2000s, the market has more than…

A recent study published in the European Journal of Preventive Cardiology shows that following a healthy diet can improve health even without losing weight. Researchers from Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health in the U.S. and Ben-Gurion University of the Negev in Israel analyzed data from 761 adults with…

A large French medical study involving 100,000 participants has revealed that many popular “healthy” diets may actually harm our gut microbiome. This damage could increase the risk of inflammatory bowel disease, colorectal cancer, and metabolic disorders within the next ten years. The findings come from France’s major “Le French Gut”…