 "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
Most of us probably think we have a pretty good idea of what a “balanced diet” looks like. And a lot of us may be wrong. “I don’t love the term,” says Dr Matthew Landry, an assistant professor of population health and disease prevention at the University of California, Irvine in the United States. It … Read more
It only took about 7,000 years, but quinoa has finally arrived in the mainstream. Better late than never for the ancient whole grain first cultivated in the Andes region of South America. The nutritional powerhouse packs protein and carbohydrates – two essential macronutrients the body needs in large amounts. In the 2010s, quinoa started to … Read more
“I want to show … that the potato is so healthy that you could live off them alone for an extended period of time without any negative impact on your health,” Voigt wrote on his website. Chris Voigt, the executive director of the Washington State Potato Commission, ate nothing but potatoes for 60 days – … Read more
Maintaining a healthy diet can be hard, especially for those on the move all the time or for those who stick to what they know. However, according to Dorothy Woods, a private chef and nutritionist, small changes can lead to significant results. The expert said: “Swap out sugary juices, squash, fizz and energy drinks for … Read more
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
