Your diet could be affecting how fast your brain ages. We are increasingly learning that our guts and our brains are intimately linked. But while there has been extensive research into how our diets can accelerate brain aging, less is known about the foods that can prevent cognitive decline. Read more: What Is a Health…

Former Royal Chef Darren McGrady cooked for Princess Diana for four years until her death in August 1997. He discussed how her “life was back on track” after a battle with bulimia. McGrady revealed Diana was in the best shape of her life in her later years, as a healthy diet plan grew in importance…

In addition to smoothies, hemp seeds can be added to baked goods such as muffins, cookies and quick breads. They are the perfect addition to granola bars and trail mix, and they can also be used as a substitute for walnuts or pine nuts in recipes. You can toast hemp seeds in a dry skillet,…

Lentils may be tiny, but they’re well-known for packing a nutritional punch. That’s why researchers have become increasingly interested in studying what happens when people eat them regularly. The latest study into lentils suggests that they may have health benefits for people at high risk for metabolic disease—defined by the authors as having a larger…

Imagine the impact if your local grocery store not only kept its prices as low as possible, but also redesigned its store promotions to encourage healthy foods, such as placing those foods near checkout aisles and adding shelf tags that identify healthy items, with accompanying recipe cards to create healthy meals? Your store would help…

With its tree-like florets and vibrant green hue, broccoli is not only visually appealing but also a nutritional gem. As a member of the Brassicaceae family, alongside cauliflower, kale, cabbage and Brussels sprouts, it’s a part of a vegetable tribe renowned for its many health-promoting properties. Like its relatives, broccoli is brimming with several essential…

Fresh fruit and vegetables have been prescribed to hundreds of NHS patients in a scheme aimed at tackling the growth of obesity and high blood pressure in low-income households. Piloted in the London boroughs of Tower Hamlets and Lambeth, the initiative provided vouchers, worth up to £8 per week, for patients living in poverty with…

The Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) has recently unveiled sample diet plans tailored for individuals leading a sedentary lifestyle, addressing the specific nutritional needs of both men and women. Recognising the importance of a balanced diet in maintaining overall health and well-being, these guidelines offer practical recommendations to promote healthy eating habits. A peek…

In the sweltering heat of a Bangladeshi summer, our bodies crave something different. Rather than sticking to our usual diet, one needs to bring change in their food habits. It is common knowledge that our body needs to replenish the water lost. While this is key, is it enough?  We spoke to Chowdhury Tasneem Hasin,…

Starting a new diet can seem daunting. The thought of not eating your favourite sugary foods and swapping them with healthier alternatives just to lose those extra kilos might feel like a lot. You may feel hungrier and experience cravings as your body adapts to a new calorie intake. At first, you might be motivated…