News for 'U and Nutrition'

India hockey coach Harendra slams food quality at training camp

India hockey coach Harendra slams food quality at training camp

Rediff.com11 Jun 2018

Harendra Singh complained to Hockey India about the sub-standard quality of food and hygiene level at the Sports Authority of India (SAI) centre in Bengaluru, where the national team is currently training ahead of the Champions Trophy.

Can avocados help delay diabetes?

Can avocados help delay diabetes?

Rediff.com27 Nov 2019

Avocation B (AvoB), a fat molecule found only in avocados counters incomplete oxidation in skeletal muscle and the pancreas to reduce insulin resistance.

5 habits to give up for a healthy life

5 habits to give up for a healthy life

Rediff.com19 Jan 2020

Women who practiced all five habits gained over 10 years of disease-free life, and men who did so gained almost eight years.

How to lose weight in just 28 DAYS!

How to lose weight in just 28 DAYS!

Rediff.com5 Jul 2019

According to Dr Mickey Mehta, if you control what you eat for a month, you will be able to lose weight get back in shape.

Drinking milk may keep your heart healthy

Drinking milk may keep your heart healthy

Rediff.com16 Sep 2014

Drinking milk and dairy consumption may lower your risk of high blood pressure, scientists say.

Indian hockey teams turn tech-savvy during lockdown

Indian hockey teams turn tech-savvy during lockdown

Rediff.com19 May 2020

The Indian men and women's hockey teams have turned tech-savvy in order to maintain social distancing while continuing with their indoor workout regime during the coronavirus-forced lockdown. The core probable group housed in the Sports Authority of India Centre here suspended high-intensity hockey training in the third week of March following a nationwide lockdown.

India's kids stunted, undernourished, wasted: UN

India's kids stunted, undernourished, wasted: UN

Rediff.com12 Nov 2009

India has the largest number of stunted children below the age of five in the world, according to the latest United Nations Children's Fund report. Approximately 200 million children, under the age of five, suffer from stunted growth in the developing world. The report 'Tracking Progress on Child and Maternal Nutrition' found that stunting is primarily caused due to childhood under-nutrition, which contributes to more than a third of all deaths in children under five.

Pic: PM Dr Singh honours India's bravest kids

Pic: PM Dr Singh honours India's bravest kids

Rediff.com21 Jan 2010

"A country's future depends on its children. Hence, it is our duty to ensure that there is no stone unturned in their care," Singh said after giving away bravery awards to 21 children in New Delhi.

Ask Komal: Are vegetarian diets unhealthy?

Ask Komal: Are vegetarian diets unhealthy?

Rediff.com11 Nov 2020

Plant foods are rich in whole grains, fruits and vegetables, which provide many essential nutrients including fibre, says nutritionist Komal Jethmalani.

#Trending: Mushroom latte and 'shroom shakes'

#Trending: Mushroom latte and 'shroom shakes'

Rediff.com2 Apr 2018

Would you drink a coffee made of mushrooms?

Blueberries may reduce blood pressure

Blueberries may reduce blood pressure

Rediff.com11 Jan 2015

Just one cup of blueberries daily could be the key to reducing blood pressure and arterial stiffness, both of which are associated with cardiovascular disease, a new study claims.

Leave politics out: Govt on row over new CBSE course

Leave politics out: Govt on row over new CBSE course

Rediff.com9 Jul 2020

The comments by the minister came following a controversy over the reduction of syllabus by the CBSE due to the COVID-19 situation, with the Opposition alleging that chapters on India's democracy and plurality are being "dropped" to propagate a particular ideology.

Danone to enter new product categories with Protinex

Danone to enter new product categories with Protinex

Rediff.com9 Dec 2019

The company believes that Protinex's current powder form limits the scope of expanding the business and hence, diversification into new categories is essential for its growth.

How couples can help each other stay healthy

How couples can help each other stay healthy

Rediff.com12 Jun 2009

Both men and women tend to gain weight right after marriage. So, health experts have offered some tips that will help couples stay healthier together.

Which is healthier: Chapati or rice?

Which is healthier: Chapati or rice?

Rediff.com29 Jun 2016

Weight watchers have often avoided rice for chapati. But is it the best option?

Djokovic on vaccinations and tennis amid the pandemic

Djokovic on vaccinations and tennis amid the pandemic

Rediff.com23 Jun 2020

Following is a list of quotes from the 17-times Grand Slam champion on tennis, the pandemic, vaccines and more:

New track star Hima Das targets Tokyo Olympics

New track star Hima Das targets Tokyo Olympics

Rediff.com8 Sep 2018

Asian Games gold medallist Hima Das said that she will continue to improve her timing and try to qualify for the Olympics in 2020.

No gyms is no excuse: Online shows get you moving

No gyms is no excuse: Online shows get you moving

Rediff.com13 Apr 2020

Bogged down by social distancing? Lethargy is no excuse. Get up, turn to the Internet and exercise those muscles.

How SAI is engaging athletes in wake of COVID-19

How SAI is engaging athletes in wake of COVID-19

Rediff.com7 Apr 2020

Sports Minister Kiren Rijiju reviewed the measures taken by all SAI centres to keep the athletes motivated and engaged in this difficult times. Rijiju held a meeting with regional directors of all SAI centres across the country through a video conference call and took a stock of the situation. He also deliberated upon measures needed to be taken once the lockdown is lifted.

Why Kohli gave a thumbs down to Pepsi

Why Kohli gave a thumbs down to Pepsi

Rediff.com16 Sep 2017

The India captain refused to renew the contract which ended in April this year, saying at the time that he would not ask people to consume something that he himself does not.

Are you eating moderately? Or over-eating?

Are you eating moderately? Or over-eating?

Rediff.com7 Jun 2016

The more people like a food, the more forgiving their definitions of moderation are, the study revealed.

Pregnant? What you must know about vitamin B

Pregnant? What you must know about vitamin B

Rediff.com2 Apr 2020

It's a great friend to expecting mothers and their babies, explains Ranjana Sharma.

7 jobs in DEMAND

7 jobs in DEMAND

Rediff.com27 Jan 2021

There will be a huge market for healthcare professionals, data and security experts and digital marketers, says Navneet Singh, founder, Avsar HR Services.

Lockdown will result in a catastrophic loss of life: Rahul to PM

Lockdown will result in a catastrophic loss of life: Rahul to PM

Rediff.com29 Mar 2020

'We will be required to take different steps than other large countries who are following a total lockdown strategy'

5 healthy tips to have a guilt free Diwali

5 healthy tips to have a guilt free Diwali

Rediff.com13 Nov 2020

Useful tips from fitness expert Meenakshi Mohanty to ensure that you keep your health a priority during this time of decadent meals and excessive drinks.

Govt to implement all clauses of Bodo accord in 30 months: Shah

Govt to implement all clauses of Bodo accord in 30 months: Shah

Rediff.com22 Mar 2021

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Monday said all clauses of the Bodo Accord signed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi's Government last year will be implemented within two-and-a-half years.

How binge drinking affects your bones

How binge drinking affects your bones

Rediff.com17 Jun 2018

Boozing can harm teen bone health, says study.

Facebook's Hate Content Crisis is Ajit Mohan's biggest headache

Facebook's Hate Content Crisis is Ajit Mohan's biggest headache

Rediff.com28 Sep 2020

'The reality is no one, including some of the names that have shown up in the last few weeks, have any unilateral decision-making power in this,' Facebook India MD Ajit Mohan tells Peerzada Abrar.

Your diet guide to get in perfect shape post pregnancy

Your diet guide to get in perfect shape post pregnancy

Rediff.com27 Jun 2018

Dr Aruna Kalra tells you why you must include almonds, grains and veggies in your diet.

Meghalaya passes resolution opposing Centre's notification on cattle sale

Meghalaya passes resolution opposing Centre's notification on cattle sale

Rediff.com12 Jun 2017

CM Sangma, introducing the resolution, alleged that the notification was "designed to affect" the people of the north-east in general and Meghalaya in particular.

How to choose your carbs wisely in 2019

How to choose your carbs wisely in 2019

Rediff.com21 Dec 2018

The problem is not how much you consume, but how often you consume the wrong carbs.

COVID-19 Warrior: My god keeps a kind eye on me

COVID-19 Warrior: My god keeps a kind eye on me

Rediff.com27 Apr 2020

'My biggest challenge is to keep motivating my staff to do their best without compromising on their safety even as we all strive to do our best for the patients under our care.'

Baby food giants Heinz, Nestle draw flak

Baby food giants Heinz, Nestle draw flak

Rediff.com1 Aug 2013

Baby food giants Heinz, Nestle and Abbott are violating promotional parameters allege activists in India.

Four Moms Take On Kareena Kapoor

Four Moms Take On Kareena Kapoor

Rediff.com6 Oct 2021

What can Bollywood star Kareena Kapoor tell you about being pregnant that you didn't already know about?

Kacha Aam Paratha and more flatbread recipes

Kacha Aam Paratha and more flatbread recipes

Rediff.com17 May 2016

Dr G Padma Vijay's latest book has recipes for all.

How much carbs should you have?

How much carbs should you have?

Rediff.com2 Jun 2019

It is recommended that you consume 1 to 4 gm of carbohydrates per every 2.2 pounds (approx 1 kg) of body weight if you are planning to exercise for longer than an hour.

HUL-GlaxoSmithKline merger leads to Rs 31,700 cr entity

HUL-GlaxoSmithKline merger leads to Rs 31,700 cr entity

Rediff.com3 Dec 2018

The transaction is an all equity merger with 4.39 shares of HUL being allotted for every share in GlaxoSmithKline Consumer Healthcare India

How Covid changed the lives of Amazon India's employees

How Covid changed the lives of Amazon India's employees

Rediff.com21 Feb 2021

From virtual yoga to empathy, the pandemic has prompted the e-commerce giant to double down on building innovations focused on improving remote work culture especially employee well-being, both mental and physical.

Everyone wants health in a bottle!

Everyone wants health in a bottle!

Rediff.com29 Aug 2017

As competition heats up, health drink brands like GSK, Mondelez, Nestle get more aggressive with promotions and promises.