Vegetarian and dairy-based diet can ensure optimal use of agricultural land
A research in USA finds that shifting to lacto-vegetarian diet can provide for 1.3 to 2.6 times more people
This World Health Day (and everyday) eat right, for the planet
Our food practices put a heavy burden of carbon emissions on the Earth. A change in diet is needed, but it won’t come easy
Yoga: Modern research shows a variety of benefits to both body and mind from the ancient practice
With its focus on controlling breath, holding postures and meditation, yoga increases how much a person pays attention to the sensations of their …
Researchers to promote protein self-sufficiency in Finland
The action plan would help the country to build a sustainable and carbon-neutral food chain
Eating right, for the environment: WWF’s diet chart to help curb climate change, biodiversity loss
Ahead of World Food Day, WWF outlines sustainable diet plan that's healthy for humans & environment alike
How restricted diet can increase lifespan
Experiments in nematodes (worms) showed that it affects molecular mechanisms leading to prolonging lifespan and delays age-related diseases
‘Crash’ diets are potential health hazards: experts
‘Crash’ diets often prescribed for quick weight loss are usually unbalanced and lead to health issues that can be dangerous in the …
10.9 million people died due to poor diets in 2017: Report
Global Burden of Disease study highlights how low consumption of healthy food is better than more consumption of unhealthy foods
Were Neanderthals carnivores? A tooth offers new insight into their diets
Diets a topic of debate; Researchers look into zinc isotopes in molar sample
Healthy diet means a healthy planet? Not always, says study
Massive amounts of agricultural resources are mobilised to support current diet patterns, including non-renewable energy, fertiliser nutrients, …
Women, children victims of obesity in Latin America and the Caribbean
In more than 20 countries the rate of female obesity is 10 percentage points higher than that of men
Cutting down on rock salt, fluoride toothpastes can help tackle anaemia: study
After six months of dietary intervention, 45% of students became non-anaemic due to both dietary modification and fluoride restriction, shows a study
Gandhi: Fitness freak and champion of sustainable food
Tenets of good health preached by Mahatma Gandhi: Walking, physical activity, fresh vegetables and fruits, low sugar, salt and fats, avoiding …
Remembering Shelley the vegan poet
The poet, who championed the cause of free love and atheism in somewhat conventional times, can be looked upon as a role model for today’s …
Here is how India can eradicate malnutrition, hunger, food insecurity by 2030
Significant adjustments in the foods we produce and consume are necessary to maintain the integrity of our ecosystem and the health of communities
No meat, more wheat: How tribal diets are changing in Madhya Pradesh
Poor financial conditions, reliance on public distribution system among factors that drove change, reduced dietary diversity
1.9 billion in Asia-Pacific cannot afford healthy diet: UN report
At the same time, an estimated 14.5 million children under five were overweight or obese in 2020
TB research shows a good diet can cut infections by nearly 50%
The TB community has typically looked for biomedical solutions, or “silver bullets”, for a social pathology, and we are struggling to …
To reduce environmental impact, change the way we produce food: study
The biggest hurdle is finding uniform production processes across diverse geographies and climatic conditions
Antimicrobial resistance: How factory farming is destroying our planet
The health and well-being of animals, people and our planet are interdependent. Poor animal health and welfare in intensive farming negatively …
Dietary changes can reduce greenhouse emissions by up to 25%
Dietary shift from rice to coarse cereals, pulses, and leafy vegetables can not only overcome nutritional deficiencies, but also reduce India&…
Sustainable diets will remain a minefield until we change the way we approach food
With profit-making still at the top of the food industry agenda, we need more than consumer power alone to achieve a truly sustainable food system
High dose of Vitamin C and B3 can kill colon cancer cells: study
High dose of vitamins can only be achieved through intravenous injections in colon cancer patients
Middle class more at risk of obesity, says study
Research shows that nutritional transition towards more fat and sugar results in increasing obesity in middle-income families
Lateral Thoughts: A recipe best avoided
Dependence on food import is not the solution for preventing biodiversity loss or decreasing greenhouse gas emissions