The McGovern Report: The Birth of America’s Dietary Guidelines
Senator George McGovern, who passed away in 2012 at the age of 90, is often remembered for his 1972 presidential […]
Food Additives: Tread Cautiously
In India, the regulatory responsibility for the safety of food additives lies primarily with the Food Safety and Standards Authority
The Science of Fish Oil (Omega-3)
As urban diets change and lifestyles become more sedentary, the idea of taking a fish-oil capsule to protect the heart
The Power of Haldi
Even in our daily kitchens in India, the bright yellow spice turmeric carries a hidden power. The compound inside it
Dr. Burkitt’s F-Word Diet
The famous surgeon Denis Burkitt is better known for his discovery of a childhood cancer now known as Burkitt’s lymphoma
Want heart-healthy arteries?
Switching to a whole-food, plant-based diet can do more than lower risk numbers — in some studies it has actually
How Dietary Antioxidants Protect the Heart, Brain, and Body?
Every cell in our body burns oxygen to create energy — just as fire burns fuel to create heat. But
Avoid computer (digital) eye strain
Digital eye strain (computer vision syndrome) is now common: many students, IT workers and homemakers report dry, tired eyes, blur
Slowing Brain Ageing
As we age, our brain’s abilities—memory, attention, thinking speed—gradually decline. This is a major concern because conditions like dementia rob
Diabetes and Dioxins: The Hidden Link
Most of us think of diabetes as a result of obesity, poor diet, or lack of exercise. But new research