A rare yellow puffball mushroom, provisionally identified as Bovista colorata, has been documented in Arunachal Pradesh's Longding district by the ICAR-Krishi Vigyan Kendra. This discovery highlights the state's rich biodiversity and the ecological importance of such fungi.
The move has sparked a political row, with the opposition accusing the BJP of promoting a vegetarian agenda.
Priya Palan, a dietician at Zen Multispecialty Hospital, recommends a list of protein-rich vegetarian sources you can easily include in your diet.
The Hyderabad-based National Institute of Nutrition under the apex health research body on Wednesday released revised 'Dietary Guidelines for Indians' to meet the requirements of essential nutrients and prevent non-communicable diseases.
The revised Dietary Guidelines for Indians released by the National Institute of Nutrition explains how prolonged intake of large amounts of protein powders or consumption of high protein concentrate can damage the body.
If you consume enough water in a day, you'll notice a 14 percent increase in productivity at work, says Dr Siddhant Bhargava, nutritional scientist and co-founder, Food Darzee.
Protein helps you build muscle, improve metabolism, and keeps you satiated for longer.
He's the Indian Nobel Prize winner you probably haven't heard of.
Did you know that garlic reduces the chance of miscarriage in women?
While there may be quite a few substitutes to tomatoes, some of these options can be considered if you want to make changes to your daily consumption, suggests Sheetal Somaiya.
Did you know that pineapples are low fat and good for diabetics?
The right food choices can help reduce anxiety and stress, says Chef Prabhakar Nagraj.
Celebrity nutritionist and bestselling author Rujuta Diwekar explains how you can make these foods a part of your daily diet.
You'll end up being more satisfied, eat your food without guilt and be healthier.
Here's how adding buckwheat flour to your meal can keep ailments at bay.
Nutrition and stress management expert Dr Khushboo Thakker Garodia explains how eggs, almonds and rajgira can strengthen your immunity and keep you energised.
'The reason why people are underweight and short is because they have not got quality food during their growing years.'
'Everyone with a low BMI will not get Type 5 diabetes.'
'Having refined carbohydrates -- such as maida -- in excess is not really healthy.'
Dietician Komal Jethmalani provides expert help.
These foods will keep your energy levels high and drive away your hunger pangs.
Dietician Komal Jethmalani provides expert help.
Quinoa is said to play a role in the treatment of as many as 20-odd ailments, including liver problems, angina, notes Surinder Sud.
A diet rich in vegetables and fruits can help regulate blood pressure, reduce the risk of heart disease and stroke, prevent colon cancer, lower risk of eye and digestive problems, regulate diabetes and can help keep appetite in check, suggests Dr Eileen Canday.
Proper exercise, good routine, optimal nutrition and supplementation can help maintain healthy muscle and bone mass, explains Maitri Trivedi.
Of all the treatments available, Ayurvedic medications are considered as the best remedial measures to uplift the depleting calcium levels in the body, notes Mohamad Yusuf N Shaikh, Founder, Kudrati Ayurved Health Centre.
Over time, as more mutations occur, the vaccine may need to be altered.
In India, as elsewhere, veganism has spawned an industry of plant-based products such as tofu, tempeh, peanut curd, cashew cheese, almond butter, flax eggs, sauerkraut, seitan, mock meats, apple honey, vegan chocolates, nutritional yeast and plant-based milks. There are vegan cafs and restaurants such as About Vegan (Jaipur), Bodhi Greens (Dharamsala), Carrots (Bengaluru), Earthlings (Mumbai) and Elysian Delights (Gurugram), vegan cooking classes, vegan tours, vegan conferences and vegan e-tailers such as vegandukan.com and veganmall.in. "Plant-based milks such as soy milk, almond milk and oat milk have made promising inroads with Indian consumers. "Estimated at $21 million vs the animal-derived dairy industry at $140 billion, plant-based dairy in India is projected to grow at a CAGR of 20.7 per cent to reach $63.9 million by 2024," write Dhruvi Narsaria and Rajyalakshmi in their 2020 report, "Insights on plant-based milk category in India", published by the Good Food Institute India and Ipsos India.
'We still don't know how viruses that we ingest are killed inside our bodies.'
Make sure you are hydrated and arrange a healthy snack after your workout ends.
Dr Anurag Shrimal tells you how simple lifestyle changes can keep your liver healthy.
Cereals like millets can help alleviate malnutrition and improve public health, reports Surinder Sud.
You must not eat immediately before or after a workout, advises fitness entrepreneur Utsav Ghosh.
Stopped drinking milk? Kavita Devgan gives you 8 reasons to start again.
We are surrounded by food that is contaminated, adulterated and does not meet Indian safety and packaging standards, says Abheet Singh Sethi/IndiaSpend.com.
'Excess calories at dinner will get converted to fat and will result in weight gain,' warns Komal Jethmalani.
These foods will help you fight hypertension and lower blood pressure, says Dr Udgeath Dhir.
Caffeine, the drug that gives coffee its kick, works differently, depending on the consumer's weight, gender, hormonal shifts and a variety of other factors.
Your choice of food could be a better option than popping anti-depressants.
