While there is no permanent cure for celiac, one can control it by eliminating gluten from the diet, says Dr Tehsin A Petiwala.
Higher local output estimated to depress cross-border sales
Ordering groceries, vegetables and daily essentials is just a WhatsApp away as billionaire Mukesh Ambani's e-commerce platform JioMart taps into the popular messaging app to scale up online business in its fight for dominance in the giant Indian retail market with Amazon and Walmart-owned Flipkart. Ambani's twin children, Akash and Isha gave a preview of the ordering at Meta's second edition of the Fuel for India event on Wednesday. A new 'tap and chat' option allows users to order groceries through WhatsApp.
Quinoa is said to play a role in the treatment of as many as 20-odd ailments, including liver problems, angina, notes Surinder Sud.
The retail inflation rate breached the 6 per cent upper tolerance limit of the RBI for the first time in seven months in January, while the wholesale price index stayed in double-digits for the 10th month in a row, showed two sets of data released by the government on Monday. Retail inflation, the key input for the RBI while reviewing the repo rate every two months, soared during the month mainly because of a spike in certain food items. The previous high for retail inflation was 6.26 per cent in June 2021.
Santosh Patkar of Devgadh Taluka Sindhudurg district of Maharashtra is a worried man these days. Devgadh, which is known as the home to world famous Alphonso variety of mangoes, has seen an unusual drop in yields which is affecting farmers' income. Being one of the primary agricultural produce from the area, Santosh is not untouched by this somewhat rare phenomenon. He said in his own mango garden, yields have come down by a third from most trees.
The cereal has been promoted to generations of women across the globe on the basis that it helps to lose weight, as part of a calorie-controlled diet.
The monsoon rains have been 31 per cent below average up to July 2, Pawar told reporters in New Delhi.
Monsoon in August was almost 24 per cent below normal, which was the sixth driest August since 1901. It came on the back of a 7-per cent monsoon shortfall in July.
With easy access to processed meals and an unhealthy lifestyle, gaining weight is simpler than ever, warns Pune-based celebrity fitness coach Gaurav Pawar.
The FAO price index measures monthly price changes for a basket of cereals, oilseeds, dairy products, meat and sugar.
A pinch of turmeric in a glass of milk or with honey in hot water would be ideal for the monsoon.
There was acceleration in prices of fuel and power (11.69 per cent) and manufactured products (2.55 per cent).
Besides, as urbanisation spreads, the country will consume more wheat, pulses and less rice and coarse cereals in the coming years.
Trend could continue on downward revision in winter harvests.
With the government revising wages under MGNREGA, it could be another pressure point for rising inflation, if appropriate policy action to address the demand-supply gap is not in place, said the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) on Monday.
Inflation rate during August, the data for which is yet to be released, was likely to remain at about 7 per cent, said SBI Ecowrap.
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To avoid binge eating, you need to control your mind and focus on your goal, says Komal Jethmalani.
Food inflation had softened to 10.05 per cent for the week ended August 14 against 10.35 per cent in the previous week.
For protein rich items such as meat and fish, eggs as well as milk and products, the inflation in May slowed compared to last month
The President's assent to these bills comes amid the Opposition criticising the manner in which they were passed in Parliament.
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This is the second consecutive week when food inflation has shown an upward trend, after a brief period of moderation in July and first half of August.
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The economy is gaining traction with gradual pick up in manufacturing activity and moderation in contraction of services, spurred by comfortable liquidity conditions, an RBI article on Tuesday said. Observing that the retreat of the second wave of coronavirus pandemic has been slow, the RBI in an article on the 'State of Economy' said, the aggregate demand conditions are buoyed by the release of pent-up demand post unlock, while the supply situation is improving with the monsoon catching up to its normal levels and sowing activity gaining pace. "Reaffirming the traction that the economy is gaining, the manufacturing activity is gradually turning around, while contraction in services has moderated.
India's foodgrain production is estimated to decline by 6.95 per cent to 218.19 million tonnes in the 2009-10 season.
Data from department of agriculture showed that kharif crops had been sown in around 31.56 million hectares till Friday, which was 104.25 per cent more than the same period last year. Acreage of almost all crops was higher than last year.
A diet rich in proteins, vitamins and minerals is very crucial in maintaining and boosting immunity.
It is believed that some aspects of the Mediterranean diet may promote better sleep.
After being in single-digit for two weeks, food inflation shot up again to double digit at 11.40 per cent for the week ended July 31 as prices of cereals, milk and fruit went up.
You'll end up being more satisfied, eat your food without guilt and be healthier.
The rate of price rise in the food basket contracted by 0.86 per cent in October compared to 0.51 per cent rise in September
Dietician Komal Jethmalani provides expert help.
Sowing of kharif crops begins with the onset of southwest monsoon from June, while harvesting starts from October. Rice is the main kharif crop, besides bajra, arhar, urad, moong, groundnut and soyabean.
'Agri reforms need to go beyond the limited concerns of these three laws in improving agriculture productivity in cereal and crop diversification and production patterns.'
Dietician Komal Jethmalani provides expert help.
Under Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM-KISAN) scheme, the Centre provides an annual financial benefit of Rs 6,000 to eligible beneficiary farmers in three equal four-monthly installments of Rs 2,000 each.
More important is to diversify the country's farm production base.
