India is ahead of neighbouring countries in the implementation of food environment policies, but needs stronger policies and infrastructure to enable healthier food choices to combat non-communicable diseases (NCDs) like obesity, diabetes, and heart diseases, according to an expert on Sunday. In a recent study, an international team of researchers, including scientists from The George Institute for Global Health, mapped ...
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Quieter or Louder office space beneficial for office employees!
According to a recent study undertaken by academics at the Universities of Arizona and Kansas, working at a busy coffee shop may be healthier than working in a quiet office. The study shows, rather inevitably, that office noise has a detrimental impact on employee well-being. However, the study reveals that total stillness is not conducive to a healthy workplace. The ...
Read More »New dining experiences at Amari Dhaka
The food and beverage industry is constantly evolving. With dietary trends, concept restaurants, and innovative products emerging daily, there is a lot of information worth sharing with our guests. The growing trend of veganism,non-vegans and health consciousness has become a concern. Aligning a release to popularize a new plant-based food or meat alternative significantly improves its chances of appealing to ...
Read More »Eating carrots can be a simple way to get a boost of beneficial nutrients: Study
Vegetables are great not only for their versatility – they can be eaten raw or cooked, whole or chopped – but also for their health benefits. However, those looking to incorporate more veggies into their diet may be overlooking one in particular. Eating three servings of baby carrots a week can give a significant boost of important nutrients found in ...
Read More »Bored of plain guava? Try these salads and thank us later
‘Tis the season of guava! This green fruit is especially known for having low calories, helping with weight loss, which makes it attractive and an instant favourite for maintaining good health. But instead of keeping it boring by just munching on guavas as a lone delicacy, you can test its versatility by making easy and healthy salads with the aid ...
Read More »Taste tour on a budget: An ode to our street foods
What’s a better way to acquaint yourself with your country’s culture than by going on a walk down the streets and devouring the various food items being sold there? Fuchka Consisting of a hollow crispy shell, which is filled with mashed potatoes mixed with chat masala, green chillies and onions. It is then topped off with grated egg whites of ...
Read More »How mother’s vegan diet affects the development of a newborn
A study says that a vegan diet has no impact on the levels of carnitine and vitamin B2 in breast milk, two nutrients essential for a newborn’s growth. The Amsterdam University Medical Center’s study found these facts. Research has found that lactating mothers following a vegan diet compared to mothers with an omnivorous diet showed no difference in the human ...
Read More »Chicken with Jackfruit Seeds
Ingredients: v Chicken – 1 kg ((curry cut pieces)) v Jackfruit seeds— 15/ 20 pc v Fried onion paste –1/3 cup v Coconut milk-1/2 cup thick coconut milk v Onion paste –3 tbs onion paste v Garlic paste –1 tsp v Ginger paste –1.1/2 tsp v Green / red chili paste – 3 tsp v Turmeric powder –1.1/2 tsp v ...
Read More »Mango Chicken Khicuri
Ingredients: v Chinigur rice- 500 gm v Moong Dal – 1/2 cup v Onion – 2 tablespoon chopped v Ginger paste – 1 tbsp v Garlic paste – 1 tsp v Turmeric powder – 1/2 tsp v Green chilies – 4-5 numbers v Whole cumin – 1/2 tsp v Cinnamon stick 1 – 2 pieces v Cardamon – 4 numbers ...
Read More »Aloe Vera: Why it’s a miracle plant in the world of Ayurveda
Whether you’re seeking quick relief for a burn or battling stubborn acne, aloe vera is often recommended as the ultimate solution. This thick, short-stemmed plant is renowned not only for its skincare benefits but also for its health-enhancing properties. Widely utilized in modern medicine and the skincare industry, aloe vera is equally esteemed in Ayurveda as a miraculous plant. Curious ...
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