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India is the world’s diabetes capital. Here’s why samosas, cakes are to blame – Firstpost

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India is the world’s diabetes capital. Here’s why samosas, cakes are to blame – Firstpost

Are you among those who cannot resist India’s beloved snack samosa? Are cakes and cookies your comfort food? Then it is high time to read this report. A first-of-its-kind clinical trial has revealed a link between foods rich in advanced glycation end products (AGEs), including ultra-processed and fast foods, and India’s status as the world’s … Read more

Can a diet that’s good for the planet reduce your risk of dying from disease?

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Can a diet that’s good for the planet reduce your risk of dying from disease?

A diet promoting plant-based protein to help the environment now has a more human argument: It may lower your risk of dying from several major diseases.  “It wasn’t just one cause of death. It was right across the board,” said Walter Willett, professor of epidemiology and nutrition at the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public … Read more