News for '-vitamin-c'

Zucchini For Amazing Health: 9 Advantages

Zucchini For Amazing Health: 9 Advantages

Rediff.com23 Jan 2026

Zucchini/courgette, supplies potassium, says Mayo Clinic, an essential mineral that plays a vital role in keeping the body functioning smoothly.

You Can Never Have Too Many Carrots: 7 Advantages

You Can Never Have Too Many Carrots: 7 Advantages

Rediff.com4 Feb 2026

Who can say no to crisp, sweet carrots? And to boot they're brimming with nutrients, minerals, fibre, all while being low in calories.

8 Foods With The Highest Amounts Of Vitamin C

8 Foods With The Highest Amounts Of Vitamin C

Rediff.com18 Feb 2025

Vitamin C, also known as ascorbic acid, is a water-soluble vitamin that is heat sensitive. Your body requires it for the formation of muscle, cartilage, blood vessels and bone collagen. The vitamin heals you and is a powerful antioxidant protecting against future disease, explains Mayo Clinic.

Is Your Cough Serious? A Doctor Answers

Is Your Cough Serious? A Doctor Answers

Rediff.com14 Jan 2026

Pulmonologist Dr Harish Chafle highlights when and why you must not ignore a common cough.

Stew It, Brew It, Chew It, But Have Lemon Grass

Stew It, Brew It, Chew It, But Have Lemon Grass

Rediff.com29 Jan 2026

Lemon grass, often referred to as citronella, is a tall, reed-like herb prized for its bright, zesty scent and clean citrus taste. Widely used in Thai cuisine, it brings a refreshing, aromatic lift to soups, curries and stir-fries.

Pumpkin Pumpkin, Go Go: 7 Reasons

Pumpkin Pumpkin, Go Go: 7 Reasons

Rediff.com31 Dec 2025

Pumpkin is a light yet highly nourishing winter vegetable, packed with essential vitamins, minerals and protective antioxidants.

Pineapple The Miracle Fruit: 7 Benefits

Pineapple The Miracle Fruit: 7 Benefits

Rediff.com29 Dec 2025

A single cup of chopped pineapple delivers a generous dose of vitamin C, covering well over three quarters of the daily requirement. Because C is an antioxidant vital for protecting cells, improving iron absroption and supporting collagen production, pineapple is a vauable fruit.

8 Healthy Facts About Peas

8 Healthy Facts About Peas

Rediff.com20 Jan 2026

Why you should eat peas.

5 Biggest Skincare Mistakes to Avoid in 2026

5 Biggest Skincare Mistakes to Avoid in 2026

Rediff.com20 Jan 2026

To get real, long-lasting results, you need to understand what your skin needs, respect its limits and invest in habits that will last longer than trends, advises Dr Rupika Singh.

10 Must-Eat Foods for Better Health

10 Must-Eat Foods for Better Health

Rediff.com12 Jan 2026

In 2026, try and include these 10 crucial foods in your diet.

Buying Expensive Skin Care Products? Read This First

Buying Expensive Skin Care Products? Read This First

Rediff.com29 Oct 2025

Understanding the ingredients used in skin care products is crucial. Dr Pravin Banodkar explains what each one does and who should use them

Get Plum Crazy: 8 Health Benefits

Get Plum Crazy: 8 Health Benefits

Rediff.com20 Dec 2025

There are more than 200 varieties of plums grown across the world but each brings its own flavour and texture, yet all are equally nourishing, no matter their colour or taste, says Cleveland Clinic.

6 Reasons Why Apricots Are A Superfood

6 Reasons Why Apricots Are A Superfood

Rediff.com18 Dec 2025

Apricots aren't just nutritious. Health sites, like Cleveland Clinic, place them in the superfood category.

Try A Papaya: For Everything From Easy Digestion To Glowing Skin

Try A Papaya: For Everything From Easy Digestion To Glowing Skin

Rediff.com18 Nov 2025

This fruit, best had with a squeeze of lime, delivers a hefty dose of vitamin C and other protective plant compounds and eating it is all win-win.

How Ananya, Sonakshi, Yami Celebrated Diwali

How Ananya, Sonakshi, Yami Celebrated Diwali

Rediff.com21 Oct 2025

Bollywood families celebrated Diwali and created memories on social media.

8 Foods With The Highest Amounts Of Vitamin C

8 Foods With The Highest Amounts Of Vitamin C

Rediff.com18 Feb 2025

Vitamin C, also known as ascorbic acid, is a water-soluble vitamin that is heat sensitive. Your body requires it for the formation of muscle, cartilage, blood vessels and bone collagen. The vitamin heals you and is a powerful antioxidant protecting against future disease, explains Mayo Clinic.

Sinus Struggles? Try This Simple Home Remedy

Sinus Struggles? Try This Simple Home Remedy

Rediff.com22 Aug 2025

Breathe better with this simple home remedy for a blocked nose.

Just How Did Shefali Jariwala Die?

Just How Did Shefali Jariwala Die?

Rediff.com30 Jun 2025

Three days after her death on June 27, it is still unclear how Shefali Jariwala, 42, died.

Recipe: A simple, but powerful Vitamin C detox

Recipe: A simple, but powerful Vitamin C detox

Rediff.com10 Apr 2020

This detox drink is full of vitamin c and is power packed immunity booster.

Health Magic: 8 Advantages Of Eating Rajgir or Amaranth

Health Magic: 8 Advantages Of Eating Rajgir or Amaranth

Rediff.com1 Mar 2025

Native to Mexico, this nutrient-dense seed was a food staple of the Aztecs. With a nutty taste, it contains vitamin C, which helps in iron absorption, muscle repair, and collagen support.

How To Avoid Malaria, Dengue, Chikungunya

How To Avoid Malaria, Dengue, Chikungunya

Rediff.com9 Jul 2025

Dr Aniket Mule, consultant, internal medicine, KIMS Hospitals, offers practical advice to protect yourself from mosquitoes and water-borne diseases like malaria, dengue and chikungunya.

5 Tips To Manage Winter Allergies

5 Tips To Manage Winter Allergies

Rediff.com27 Jan 2025

Instead of hitting the snooze button and snuggling under your blankets, take charge of your health and exercise indoors, advises Dr Manjusha Agarwal.

Recipe: Zelda's Edamame Truffle Rice

Recipe: Zelda's Edamame Truffle Rice

Rediff.com28 Feb 2025

Edamame + truffle oil + basmati rice = an exquisite combo.

Why prices of vitamin C, antibiotics could shoot up

Why prices of vitamin C, antibiotics could shoot up

Rediff.com14 Dec 2019

The government said that "in exercise of extraordinary powers in public interest, conferred by paragraph 19 of the DPCO, 2013", the ceiling prices of 21 key formulations had been increased. These formulations include common medicines like BCG vaccines, penicillin, malaria and leprosy medicines (Dapsone), life-saving drugs like Furosemide (used to treat fluid build-up due to heart failure, liver scarring, or kidney disease), vitamin C, some common antibiotics, and anti-allergy medicines.

Recipe: Sreeja's Kerala-Style Jackfruit Stir Fry

Recipe: Sreeja's Kerala-Style Jackfruit Stir Fry

Rediff.com3 Dec 2024

Jackfruit season heralds the arrival of its tasty stirfry on our tables or better as part of banana leaf meals

Recipe: Jayanti's Drumstick Aloo Sabji

Recipe: Jayanti's Drumstick Aloo Sabji

Rediff.com1 Jul 2024

A raseela aloo that incorporates nutritious drumsticks.

7 Healthy Alternatives To Tomatoes

7 Healthy Alternatives To Tomatoes

Rediff.com27 Jul 2023

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.

10 Monsoon Healthcare Tips

10 Monsoon Healthcare Tips

Rediff.com21 Jul 2023

Including foods rich in Vitamin C, such as citrus fruits, berries, kiwi, and leafy greens, can help meet the recommended daily intake, suggests Dr Prasad Kuvalekar.

8 Foods To Build Immunity

8 Foods To Build Immunity

Rediff.com31 Jul 2023

Pani Puri, Samosas, Vadas, sandwiches may seem very tempting in the monsoon, but it is better to avoid them for your health, suggests Gayatri Trakru.

Why India Can't Do Without Dahi

Why India Can't Do Without Dahi

Rediff.com26 Jun 2024

How to make dahi a part of your daily diet.

5 Tips To Improve Bone Health

5 Tips To Improve Bone Health

Rediff.com20 Oct 2022

Changing some of your lifestyle habits may result in the most rewarding results not only for your bone health, but also your overall health.

10 Healthy Morning Habits For 2024

10 Healthy Morning Habits For 2024

Rediff.com22 Dec 2023

Dedicate the morning to activities that don't involve screens, allowing your mind to wake up naturally.

5 anti-viral super foods to include in your diet

5 anti-viral super foods to include in your diet

Rediff.com8 Apr 2020

It is important to increase your intake of vitamin C through natural food sources, says Aarti Gill.

Step Into Mahira's Charming Wardrobe

Step Into Mahira's Charming Wardrobe

Rediff.com8 Jun 2023

Mahira Sharma creates her own Bollywood style tunes.

5 Tips To Stay Well In The Monsoon

5 Tips To Stay Well In The Monsoon

Rediff.com12 Jul 2023

Drink plenty of water or fluids to keep your electrolytes and toxins in check, suggests Dr Vidhe Sharma.

Radhika cuddles up with her pet

Radhika cuddles up with her pet

Rediff.com19 Aug 2021

She calls her pet her 'daily dose of Vitamin C'.

'New Covid surge is a seasonal wave but spreads faster'

'New Covid surge is a seasonal wave but spreads faster'

Rediff.com18 Mar 2024

'Seek medical help if after five days of the first symptom the fever has not subsided.'

11 Foods To Improve Your Gut Health

11 Foods To Improve Your Gut Health

Rediff.com26 Aug 2022

Some of the easily digestible spices during monsoon are garlic, asafetida, pepper, ginger, turmeric, cumin and coriander. They also provide excellent nutrition.

10 Tips To Protect Your Skin From Humidity

10 Tips To Protect Your Skin From Humidity

Rediff.com30 Aug 2022

Don't let humidity be your skin's enemy, says Dr Abhishek Pilani.

10 Best Foods to Control Diabetes

10 Best Foods to Control Diabetes

Rediff.com2 Nov 2022

A well-balanced lifestyle is the cornerstone for people living with diabetes and those at risk, recommends Shilpa Joshi, head of Metabolic Nutrition, Fitterfly.