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Substitute these food items to lead a healthy life
Everyone wants to lead a healthy life, and food plays a pivotal role in keeping your body fit.
'Chai', 'pakoda' aside, try these snacks on a rainy day
When it rains, a cup of hot tea is what we need along with a plate full of freshly made pakodas.
Spice up your favorite Maggi with these four awesome recipes
Maggi is our ultimate hunger savior!
A few food combinations you should avoid for staying healthy
We never hesitate to experiment with different kinds of food items, mixing and matching them as per the demands of our taste buds and mood.
#HealthBytes: These healthy foods can boost immunity in children
Due to COVID-19 and the subsequent lockdowns, children haven't been able to attend school physically.
Some dishes you can make at home for your pooch
Outside food is alluring, but no one says no to homemade food as it provides adequate nutrients and a balanced diet for the body.
Impossible Foods launches chicken-less chicken nuggets in restaurants in US
Living up to its name, American plant-based meat substitute manufacturer Impossible Foods launched its meatless chicken nuggets at restaurants recently.
Heard of gold Vada Pav? Dubai restaurant is serving one
What's better than Vada Pav? A gold Vada Pav.
#HealthBytes: The many benefits of adding quinoa to your diet
Quinoa is a whole grain that is most popularly used as a substitute for rice.
'We all quit': Burger King staff post on store sign
"We all quit," reads an atypical signboard outside a Burger King outlet in Lincoln, Nebraska in the United States.
#HealthBytes: Healthy low carb grains to include in your diet
Most grains are off-limits when it comes to a low-carb diet. This is because highly processed grains provide empty calories and are generally high in carbohydrates.
#HealthBytes: Don't have cornstarch? Five healthy alternatives you can use
Cornstarch is a pure starch powder that is widely used in cooking. It is extracted from corn kernels after removing all of their outer bran and germ.
#HealthBytes: Effective ways to reduce the risk of chronic inflammation
Inflammation is nothing but the body's natural defense against infections and diseases.
#HealthBytes: The many health benefits of dry fruits and nuts
We have often heard that dry fruits are important for the health but rarely do we understand what they do to our bodies.
A delicious olive oil dip you must try at home
Olive oil dips are a popular accompaniment for bread and they are one of the many reasons for visiting an Italian restaurant.
Want tea bombs? This is how to go about it
From Dalgona coffee to tsunami cakes, the COVID-19 pandemic gave us a lot of new recipes to dig in.
#HealthBytes: Health benefits of Sri Lanka's own spice, Ceylon cinnamon
Ceylon cinnamon is native to Sri Lanka and South India.
#HealthBytes: Your yummy favorite, peanut butter, has many health benefits
Peanut butter is a yummy favorite that is savored by both adults and children alike.
5kg free ration under Garib Kalyan Yojana for 2 months
The central government on Friday announced that it will provide 5 kg free food grains to millions of poor people for the next two months.
These rejuvenating mocktails can be made in a jiffy
Temperatures are rising, people!
Vegetarian and vegan sources of Omega-3 fatty acids
Omega-3 fatty acids are vital fats that offer several health benefits such as reduced inflammation and better heart health.
Here are some healthy diet habits that you should follow
Given our increasingly hectic work regimes and unhealthy lifestyle choices, maintaining good health can get challenging nowadays.
Summer is already here! Try these yummylicious mango drinks
All hail the mango season!
Fasting: Health benefits and reasons for embracing this lifestyle change
Fasting is a lifestyle habit that goes back centuries and is a part of many cultures and religions.
#HealthBytes: Here's why you should consume garden cress seeds
Garden cress seeds, also called haleem or aliv, are loaded with nutritional qualities.
#HealthBytes: Herbal teas that are great for your health
A strong cup of tea is a healthy way to kick-start your day, which also boosts the body's immune system.
Here's how you can make lip-smacking hummus at home
Are you one of those people who can have hummus with anything?
#HealthBytes: You can get omega-3 from these five plant-based sources
Omega-3 fatty acids are of three types: Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA), Docosahexaenoic acid (DHA), and Alpha-linolenic Acids (ALA).
#HealthBytes: These foods can help you keep warm in winter
The season of cozy blankets and fuzzy sweaters is finally here!
Healthy snacks for your late night cravings
Late-night snacking is not uncommon, especially if you are a night owl.
Food items that can help you prevent dry skin
When you have dry skin, hydrating it from the outside is not enough.
Here are some reasons why you should eat papayas
Papaya, the orange-colored fleshy fruit, is known for its distinct and juicy taste.
#HealthBytes: Why are carbs important for you?
Carbohydrates or carbs are foods that get converted into glucose, or sugar, in our bodies during digestion.
#HealthBytes: Why you should consider having an early dinner?
In many countries, the culture of having an early dinner is quite common.
#HealthBytes: Here's why you should be consuming jaggery regularly
Jaggery is often considered as a naturally healthy sweetener.
#HealthBytes: Want to cut down sugar consumption? Follow these tips
Reducing sugar consumption can be beneficial in many ways.
#HealthBytes: What to eat before bed to get better sleep
Good sleep is essential for overall health, for which you need to get 7-9 hours of uninterrupted rest each night. However, many people struggle to get enough of it for various reasons.
COVID-19 vaccine developers to pledge against rolling out shots prematurely
In light of the havoc wreaked by COVID-19, governments around the world have become more than willing to fast-track regulatory approvals and launch promising vaccines, anti-virals, and tests for their citizens.
No sunlight, no Vitamin D? Here's what you should eat
When ultraviolet B (UV-B) rays hit cholesterol in the skin cells, it helps Vitamin D synthesis to occur, making sunlight the best source of this vitamin.
Iron deficiency: How to fight and prevent it
Iron deficiency occurs when there is a lack of the mineral iron in our body.