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TopicFood and health

Topic: food and health

Health Risks of Extremely Spicy Foods

Spicy food adds flavour to every meal, but too much of it can come with unexpected outcomes. While occasional consumption is generally safe, frequent...

Economic Survey suggests ‘health tax’ on junk foods, sugar & salt limits for packaged items

Underlining that ultra-processed foods are a big factor in undermining physical & mental health, Economic Survey 2024-25 points out that globally, self-regulation has been ineffective.

FSSAI proposes move to have salt, sugar & fat related info in bold, bigger font on packaged foods

Amendment to the regulations aims to empower consumers to make healthier choices. Draft notification will now be put in public domain to invite suggestions and objections.

Unsafe food causes half the deaths in Asia-Pacific. Be your own risk manager

World Food Safety Day is an opportunity for everyone to take a moment to pay closer attention to something many of us take for granted – the safety of the food we eat.

70% of 36 popular protein supplements sold in India mislabeled, study finds

A selection of the best news reports, analysis and opinions published by ThePrint this week.

Sucking your stomach in for a flat tummy can cause organ damage

People who may feel insecure in their bodies or who want a flat stomach may suck their stomach muscles. It can result in fatigue, urine leak, and muscle imbalance.

June sees lowest global food price index in over two years, says UN food agency

The June score marked the lowest since April 2021 and meant the index is now 23.4% below an all-time peak reached in March 2022 following the start of Russia's invasion of Ukraine

New book uncovers how science can manipulate the human body and hack health

Published by Penguin India, ‘Hacking Health’ by Mukesh Bansal will be released on 25 January on ThePrint’s Softcover.

Methi in water, diet counselling, 4 am runs — NDRF on mission to become a lean rescue machine

Efforts part of fitness drive aimed at bringing down BMI of 14,000 NDRF personnel across all 12 battalions. Some have lost over 11 kg in 40 days. Struggle is 'worth it', they say.

Yes, you can reheat food more than once and it won’t go bad. Here’s why

Origins of food myths are often obscure, but some become embedded in our culture like the 'five-second rule' or 'double-dipping'.

On Camera

The Bads of Bollywood finally gives us the sidekick that everyone needs

Sidekicks are quintessential in Bollywood, and every few years, when a star or lead shines, a filmmaker reminds us that the person next to the hero is a key ingredient in the recipe.

Market regulator SEBI clears Adani Group of impropriety alleged by Hindenburg Research

SEBI probe concluded that purported loans and fund transfers were paid back in full and did not amount to deceptive market practices or unreported related party transactions.

With MiG-21’s exit, India’s squadron strength hits 6-decade low. What are IAF’s plans for the Tejas

While the IAF remains committed to the Tejas programme and has placed orders for 180 Tejas Mk1A, the force is eagerly waiting for the Tejas Mk 2 version.

India doesn’t give walkovers to Pakistan in war. Here’s why it shouldn’t do it in cricket either

Many really smart people now share the position that playing cricket with Pakistan is politically, strategically and morally wrong. It is just a poor appreciation of competitive sport.