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 […]
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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
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
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
Fruits, Veggies Prolong Life
Emerging evidence reinforces what longtime folk wisdom already suggested: consuming plenty of fruits and vegetables isn’t just good for general
Scientific and Medical Benefits of Navratri Fasting
Fasting during Navratras (the nine nights of Devi worship) is often approached as a spiritual discipline, but modern science and
Cooked Beans vs Sprouted Beans: What’s Healthier?
Pulses like lentils, chickpeas, mung beans, and rajma are dietary pillars across India—protein-rich, fibre-loaded, and packed with phytonutrients. Yet, they
Turmeric: Anticancer Agent
Turmeric’s active compound, curcumin, long familiar in Indian kitchens, has been rigorously studied for its anticancer properties, especially when applied
Turning the Clock Back 14 Years
In 1903, Thomas Edison famously predicted that the “doctor of the future will give no medicine, but will interest their