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From the India Today archives (2003) | How to diet on Indian food
(NOTE: This article was originally published in the INDIA TODAY edition dated April 28, 2003) Thirty-two-year-old Suhasini Nindrajog is consumed with dieting. Overweight by about 10 kg, she dreams incessantly of a pencil-thin figure. Nindrajog has tried everything- from the globally famous Dr Robert Atkins’ diet to a blood group diet to depressive weeks of…
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Bridging Convenience with Sustainability in Modern Diets
Craving healthy, eco-friendly food, but short on time? You’re not alone! This article explores delicious solutions for our busy lives. How can we feed our insatiable hunger for time-saving solutions without also ingesting the potential side effects on the planet? And more crucially, can we do so without sacrificing flavor and nutritional value along the…
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Healthy living ‘could add more than five years to your life’
People genetically predisposed to a shorter life could live around five years longer if they followed a healthy lifestyle, scientists have discovered. In the first study of its kind, experts explored how the odds of survival can be improved through exercise, a healthy diet, getting enough sleep and not smoking, despite the huge influence of…
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Vegan dogs fed ‘nutritionally-sound diets’ are as healthy as those fed meat
Vegan dogs who are fed nutritionally-sound diets are as healthy as those who are fed meat, according to the longest, most comprehensive peer-reviewed study on the subject so far. According to the study, published in the scientific journal PLOS ONE, researchers assessed the health of 15 dogs using a number of metrics. Among them, were…
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To sleep better, change what—and when—you eat
Science says she may be right. An emerging field of research called chrononutrition indicates that choosing the right foods and meal times may improve our sleep. Some key findings: Eat dinner early. Keep consistent schedules. And, yes, drink milk. You already know that fruits, veggies and lean protein are good for your health. But they…
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Improving community health, one affordable, healthy meal at a time
Lack of access to fresh, healthy foods puts people at increased risk for a variety of health issues, including developing a chronic disease. One in four workers in the United States reported experiencing food insecurity within the last year, according to data from the latest Vitality in America research, which was commissioned by The Cigna…
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Plant-Based Diets Are Great for Heart Health—But What About Plant-Based Meat Alternatives?
Plant-based meats are often touted as heart-healthy, but a new study published in The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition shows they may be no better for the cardiovascular system than the real thing. The research found that people who ate a diet with a high amount of plant-based meat analogs, or PBMAs, over eight weeks…
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Anti-Inflammatory Diet May Lead to 21% Lower Risk of Cognitive Impairment, According to New Study
Pictured recipe: Sheet-Pan Baked Feta with Bell Peppers & Chickpeas Cognitive decline, also known as cognitive impairment, is a common occurrence in older adults. It ranges from mild cognitive impairment to life-altering forms of dementia, including Alzheimer’s disease, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). While many factors influence age-related cognitive impairment,…
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5 Jicama Benefits That’ll Have You Adding This Veggie to Your Grocery List ASAP
Jicama (Pachyrhizus erosus) is an interesting plant that’s full of contradictions. It looks like a root vegetable—and it’s often treated like one—but it’s technically a member of the bean family (and a type of veggie) that grows above ground like a vine. It’s native to tropical climates like South America, so it also goes by…
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7 Healthy Snacks to Celebrate AAPI Heritage Month
Every May, Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month celebrates the contributions of Asian immigrants and Asian Americans in the U.S. Originating in 1978 as “Asian/Pacific Heritage Week,” the week transformed into a monthlong celebration in 1990. Today, AAPI Heritage Month is a time to honor the diverse landscape of Asian cultures in neighborhoods across…