Japan’s centenarian population crosses 100,000 for the first time, with nearly 90% women. What makes them live so long?Japan has reached a remarkable milestone with over one hundred thousand centenarians, showcasing its aging population. Notably, almost nine...
15 Sep, 2026, 06.08 PM IST
At 18, Upasana Kamineni was 98 kg and tried every diet. She was also 'body-shamed' after marrying actor Ram Charan. How did Sadhguru and spirituality change her lifestyle?At the age of 18, Upasana Konidela was going thorugh her battles with weight and body image issues. She shared how she modified her diet an...
13 Sep, 2026, 02.56 PM IST
Junk out, khichdi in: ‘Healthy’ food made mandatory in Maharashtra govt officesMaharashtra government mandates healthier food in all state canteens and official events. The directive promotes millet khichdi and sprouts...
02 Sep, 2026, 07.33 PM IST
Madhavan’s comfort food that he eats without guilt is the secret to why French women don’t get fat. It can reduce 60% body fatOne of R. Madhavan’s favourite comfort foods – curd rice, which he savours without guilt or regret at any time of the day – can help heal y...
01 Sep, 2026, 09.53 PM IST
Murukkus show that extruded foods can be healthy and deliciousMurukkus are not just a popular Indian snack; they symbolize the culinary elegance integral to Ganesh Chaturthi festivities. Crafted into d...
30 Aug, 2026, 09.03 AM IST
This everyday Indian spice could help fight obesity and high cholesterol: New study reveals powerful benefits of a common kitchen ingredientBlack cumin, or kalonji, is gaining global attention after a clinical trial highlighted its strong anti-obesity and cholesterol-lowering ef...
19 Nov, 2025, 09.17 PM IST
Think ragi is healthier than rice? Pune doctor exposes popular grain traps harming diabetics and weight watchersPune-based physician and diabetes reversal expert Dr Pramod Tripathi has cautioned diabetics and those struggling with obesity against fall...
10 Nov, 2025, 05.41 PM IST
Why it's high time to rethink India's diet choices for a healthier nationIndia has made strides in tackling undernourishment through food subsidy programs and school meals. However, challenges like anaemia and ri...
30 Aug, 2024, 11.27 PM IST
Stop giving sugary items in school midday meals: Paediatrics group urges Maharashtra govtThe Maharashtra government has been urged by a team of paediatricians to eliminate sugary foods from school midday meals, citing the risk o...
19 Aug, 2024, 01.40 PM IST
World Obesity Day 2023: Here are 7 food items that can help you in your weight loss journeyA careful diet combined with some exercise is the key to living a healthy lifestyle. Yet, selecting appropriate food products for weight re...
04 Mar, 2023, 12.52 PM IST
Saudis ditch kabsa, switch to kale to battle obesityOne in five adults, in Saudi Arabia is reported to be suffering from obesity.
01 Mar, 2023, 09.56 AM IST
Say hello to millets, the 'mother of all grains' that FM Nirmala Sitharaman wants Indians to eatMillets are known for various benefits from controlling diabetes to keeping obesity at bay.
01 Feb, 2023, 12.28 PM IST
Is the future of food bleak? Science may have the answersThe Sustainable Development Goal of 'zero hunger' by 2030 doesn't seem to be within reach anymore.
27 Oct, 2022, 07.04 PM IST
Liver problems, sleep apnea, GERD: Obesity can harm more than just the heartIt’s time you looked beyond the cardiovascular risk of obesity.
30 Oct, 2018, 12.40 PM IST
Maharashtra government bans junk food in school canteens, cites obesity fearsCBSE also suggested that a school canteen management committee (SCMC) should take charge of menu preparation. It wants 7-10 panel members t...
09 May, 2017, 11.27 AM IST
Dieting can make you aware of new ways to use ingredientsThe one useful thing diets do is make you aware of new ways to use ingredients. Those who have tried and abandoned diets retain at least a ...
21 May, 2015, 08.23 AM IST
Sunday ET: Debate on rice: Make informed nutritional choices to gain maximum benefit from the food grainA vast majority of the Indian population eats rice as its staple grain, similar to Asian countries such as China and Japan, where it is alm...
29 Sep, 2013, 05.05 AM IST