IF YOU WALK into your local smoothie or juice cafe, you may have noticed tiny bottles of a ginger-based juice in the refrigerator, ready for sale. They’re called ginger shots—and they’re gaining traction on the internet and in supermarket aisles, offering an alleged dose of wellness and vitality in one quick swig. “Ginger shots are…

“You need to stop eating these five things immediately,” Dr Reza Tirgari shared on the social media platform TikTok. “Number one: sodas,” he began. “Even sugar-free sodas contain phosphoric acid.” Dr Tirgari said: “Phosphoric acid is terrible for your teeth and for your bones. “And it leaches calcium out of your bones [and] increases the…

“Natural” and “health” foods are everywhere and they continue to take up space on store shelves. Gluten-free breads, “veggie” chips, and flavored yogurt with “live active cultures” are now common grocery store items, marketed to make you choose these foods as a health-promoting alternative to junk food. Most of the time, however, these foods don’t…

The greatest thing since sliced bread? Advertising Policy Cleveland Clinic is a non-profit academic medical center. Advertising on our site helps support our mission. We do not endorse non-Cleveland Clinic products or services. Policy That may be how some people feel about Ezekiel bread, a whole-grain bread made from sprouted grains. It’s low calorie, full…

Aleksandr Kaloshin via Getty Images Whether you want a veggie burger that tastes like meat or veggies, these nutritionists have options for you. Instead of loading your grill with only cuts of meat at your next cookout, consider sharing the heat with veggie burgers ― even if you’re not a vegetarian. “Veggie burgers often incorporate…

The chances of a person developing type 2 diabetes can increase even if they eat red meat just two times a week instead of an alternative option, researchers have said. Replacing red meat with plant-based protein sources, such as nuts and legumes, may reduce the chances of developing the condition and would also help reduce…

Maintaining a healthy diet and losing weight shouldn’t have to mean ignoring your sweet tooth. Unfortunately, though, many of your favorite desserts are likely loaded with sugar, which you probably know can lead to a range of health risks, including weight gain. However, there are plenty of healthy options out there that are as nutritious…

Fasting doesn’t mean overindulging during non-fasting hours. Maintaining moderate portion sizes is the key to avoiding digestive issues, explains dietician Ruchi Rai. Health-related questions? Ask rediff Health Gurus HERE Kindly note this image has been posted only for representational purposes. Photograph: Kind courtesy Rakul Singh/Instagram Do you fast during Navratri? While fasting can be an…

Share on PinterestExperts say a Mediterranean diet has numerous health benefits, especially for older adults. miodrag ignjatovic/Getty Images Researchers report that older adults who followed a lower calorie Mediterranean diet and increased their physical activity had improvements to body composition. When people age, their body composition changes with an increase in total fat and a…