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Topic: Diet

Higher protein, red meat—how the new US dietary guidelines differ from other countries

The new inverted food pyramid marks a significant overhaul of federal nutrition policy. The guidelines also come with a clear message: eat real food.

AIIMS rolls out 1st Indian-adapted Mediterranean diet to tackle heart disease crisis. Trials underway

Indian Adapted Mediterranean Diet combines principles of Mediterranean diet with Indian cuisines to develop heart-healthy dietary plans. Its efficacy is being assessed in a trial at AIIMS.

Take that salt shaker off the table, say doctors at talk on India’s non-communicable diseases burden

Non-communicable diseases account for over 60% deaths in India, with cardiovascular diseases being the leading cause. The trend is attributed to excessive salt consumption.

Diet and exercise alone aren’t enough for your weight loss journey

The study suggested that some of us have a natural talent when it comes to burning fat and losing weight through exercise.

Taking too many supplements can give you vitamin toxicity. Focus on diet instead

Influencers often try to convince people that they need to take supplements. But everyone’s health needs are different. Diet, lifestyle, and medical conditions should inform your choice.

Cricket and Australian avocados have one thing in common – Brett Lee

For Lee, who is the new Australian avocado ambassador, this role gives him the opportunity to return to his 'second home'.

Supporting Dogs with Kidney Failure: Aapt Dubey’s Renal Diet Recommendations

Kidney failure is a common and serious condition that can affect older dogs, impacting their overall health and quality of life.

Seeing someone eat junk food can help you lose weight. Here’s how

The mere sight of someone being hit by a hammer will fire up our brain's neural networks associated with pain. Such effects also extend to food consumption.

Why ‘one meal a day’ diet can do you more harm than good

Fans of 'omad' include Bruce Springsteen and Coldplay frontman Chris Martin. For most of us, this kind of diet could be unsustainable.

Punjab Education Collective is fixing broken school system—apps, activities, teacher training

The programme looks beyond the immediate gain of improving students’ performance in the classroom.

On Camera

Why legal provisions are necessary to curb the power of trade unions: MH Mody

The collusion between the new class of bureaucrats, politicians, businessmen and trade union bosses perpetuates itself partly because of the short-run benefits and partly because they see no way out of the system, wrote author MH Mody in 1980.

In the West, there’s anxiety. In India, optimism—Rishi Sunak says India poised to be leader in AI

On Wednesday, the former UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak was speaking in New Delhi at a Carnegie & Observer Research Foundation event on AI.

Embraer moves full throttle in pursuit of IAF contract, ties up with Hindalco after Adani

IAF is firming up plans to revamp airlift capabilities with medium transport aircraft that will be assembled in India & serve as its main workhorse. Embraer is leading contender as of now.

No country is ever fully sovereign. Cold War era taught India its real meaning

India’s fraught neighbourhood places multiple constraints on its strategic choices. It leaves no time to take a deep breath, lean back and reset.