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New US dietary guidelines urge people to avoid processed foods, added sugar

January 07, 2026 10:59 pm

The guidelines made a few other notable changes, including a call to potentially double protein consumption.

Delhi schools told to impart education on processed foods to students

September 02, 2025 3:26 am

The school heads have been asked to submit an action taken report of all such activities conducted with the school health branch by September 20

Perceiving a food as sweet, fatty or highly processed increased the likelihood of overeating, regardless of its actual nutritional content

Ultra-processed foods might not be the real villain in our diets -- here's what our research found

August 24, 2025 12:29 pm

Policymakers have proposed bold interventions: warning labels, marketing restrictions, taxes, even outright bans near schools.

Functional nutritionist lists three foods that damage the gut: 'And you probably have them on repeat'

July 31, 2025 5:03 pm

"Your gut will thank you with better mood, better poops, and fewer cravings."

Are certain chips that appear burnt unsafe to eat?

‘Forbidden to be eaten’: Viral post warns burnt chips could be a sign of throat mould; experts clarify the truth

August 01, 2025 11:00 am

The alarming message has sparked confusion among consumers, many of whom are unsure whether to believe the warning or dismiss it as yet another viral myth.

Gastroenterologist shares why he avoids these three foods for liver health: 'The last one is a surprise for most people'

July 17, 2025 12:30 pm

Taking a cue from his revelation, we consulted a nutritionist to gain a deeper understanding.

Dieticians react to health ministry's call to display ‘oil and sugar boards’ on Indian snacks: 'Samosa, jalebi ne aapka kya bigada hai'

July 15, 2025 1:01 pm

It’s not a contest between vada pav and potato chips; both can harm public health when consumed frequently and in excess, said certified diabetes educator and dietician Kanikka Malhotra

Bryan Johnson says he ‘started life on the petroleum diet’

March 11, 2025 5:56 pm

What does the ‘petroleum diet’ mean, and how does it harm you?

True or false: 'The longer the ingredient list of the food you eat...shorter your life span'

August 12, 2024 3:26 pm

Are you paying attention to what you are putting on your plate? Here's a guide

Nutritional scientist calls for tobacco-style warning labels on ultra-processed foods; here’s how it can help

July 02, 2024 4:30 pm

Dr Shruthi Badarinath Pranav, consultant paediatrics and paediatric gastroenterology Sparsh Hospital Bengaluru, says, “Ultra-processed foods are industrial creations, formulated from a medley of substances often far removed from their original state.”