Name: 30 years of fast food: More variety, but more calories & salt too
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A new study published in the Journal of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics established that fast food has become more unhealthy than it was 30 years ago. While the

30 years of fast food: More variety, but more calories & salt too

A new study published in the Journal of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics established that fast food has become more unhealthy than it was 30 years ago. While the variety of fast food has increased over the years, so have the levels of sodium, calories and portion sizes especially with appetizers, sides and desserts. The study involved analysing 10 popular fast food chains in the US in the years 1986, 1991, and 2016. The research indicates that the increase in portion sizes is the major reason for increase in the calorie counts over the years.

Garlic may leave a bad odour but is a good source of magnesium, selenium, Vitamin C and Vitamin B6.

Garlic may leave a bad odour but is&nbsp;a&nbsp;good source of magnesium, selenium, Vitamin C and Vitamin B6. It is used not just for its flavour&nbsp;but also for its several health benefits.

Not only can it scare Vampires, Garlic has some other superpowers as well!

The bad odour that comes from garlic is a big reason why several people keep it out of their diets. The smell tends to seep into your mouth and might require a round or two of brushing and mouthwash to get rid of.
While these tiny cloves may come with a smell that can linger for hours, they also come with several noteworthy benefits which will go a long way in keeping you healthy. So, forget the pungent odour and focus on the benefits!
Garlic is known to be a good source of magnesium, selenium, calcium, Vitamin C and Vitamin B6. The presence of all these vital vitamins and minerals makes it beneficial for your health.
Garlic has anti-bacterial properties:
Apart from vitamins and minerals, garlic contains&nbsp;allicin, a sulphur-containing compound. This gives it a strong and pungent aroma but also makes it a fantastic antiseptic, antifungal, and antibacterial agent.
Garlic has anti-inflammatory properties:
As per an article by the Cleveland Clinic, garlic oil has anti-inflammatory properties. All you need to do is gently rub it over your sore and inflamed joints or muscles to reap the benefits.
Garlic is good for the heart:
As highlighted in a study by the National Center for Biotechnology Information, US (NCBI) there is literature that suggests that garlic consumption can help attain positive cardiovascular effects. Garlic can help lower blood pressure and reduce serum cholesterol and triglycerides.
Garlic helps get rid of pimples:
Yes, you have heard it right! As per the Cleveland Clinic, rubbing raw garlic over pimples can potentially help get rid of them. However, we do recommend consulting with a dermatologist&nbsp;before trying this remedy.&nbsp;
Knowing all these benefits might make you want to gulp down an entire bulb of garlic, but be wary as an excess of anything is not great. According to a study in the American Family Physician Journal, consuming garlic in excess can lead to flatulence and gastrointestinal issues. It is recommended that you take no more than 1-2 cloves of raw garlic and 7.2 grams of aged garlic extract per day.
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The world was a sadder, angrier, more worried and more stressed-out place in 2020 than it has ever been in the last 15 years.

The world was a sadder, angrier, more worried and more stressed-out place in 2020 than it has ever been in the last 15 years.

2020 was the most stressful year for all, but women were hit the hardest: survey

In a not-so-surprising revelation, a new global survey of emotions in 2020 says that the pandemic year&nbsp;was a record year for stress,&nbsp;worry, anger and sadness.&nbsp;Stress levels, in particular, skyrocketed in 2020 with 40 per cent of all adults surveyed reporting a significant rise.&nbsp;&nbsp;
The&nbsp;Gallup 2021 Global Emotions Index says that this is the highest in 15 years. But the worst of this brunt was faced by women who were&nbsp;caring for young children at home during the pandemic.
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The Gallup survey said that half of all the people who were working during the pandemic earned less money and 32% lost their jobs, all thanks to Covid-19.&nbsp;Overall, 80% of the people from the 116 countries surveyed said Covid-19 affected them in some way or the other.&nbsp;
In the span of a year, the percentage of people who said they smiled or laughed a lot the previous day also dropped from 75% to 70%, which is incidentally the lowest measure Gallup has ever recorded for this&nbsp;question.&nbsp;

Many Indian brands are making a mark with their yummy snack packs that are both healthy, local and delicious.

Who doesn&rsquo;t&nbsp;love a&nbsp;yummy snack&nbsp;to perk up their day! And when you don&rsquo;t have to cook it yourself,&nbsp;the joy and taste are practically unmatched. But&nbsp;the problem with ready or pre-packaged snacks is that they are not always very healthy.
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Solving this conundrum are some new and innovative desi food labels, which are&nbsp;creating&nbsp;products that are&nbsp;both&nbsp;healthy and homegrown! Here are&nbsp;4 such Indian&nbsp;brands&nbsp;making a mark with their yummy snack&nbsp;packs.&nbsp;
Yummiano&nbsp;
Yummiano&nbsp;claims their products are preservative and chemical-free and made with 70 per cent less oil. Made using nutritious ingredients like dals and pulses with flavours like Maggi masala&nbsp;and peri&nbsp;peri, you can buy their chips on Amazon and other online retailers.&nbsp;&nbsp;
The Green Snack Co&nbsp;
All-natural, gluten-free and made with superfoods&nbsp;- these are just some of The Green Snack Co&rsquo;s claims.&nbsp;They make kale crisps, quinoa puffs, roasted namkeens&nbsp;with grains, legumes and so much more. You can buy their products for Rs 399 to Rs 1,300&nbsp;on the company&rsquo;s website.&nbsp;
Beunosh&nbsp;Wholefoods&nbsp;&nbsp;
From healthy pancakes and drinkable oats to the more traditional amla bites and banana chips,&nbsp;Beunosh&nbsp;specialises in turning simple and local super-foods into convenient blends. You can order their practical yet healthy products on&nbsp;Beunosh&rsquo;s&nbsp;own site.&nbsp;&nbsp;
The Whole Truth&nbsp;
With a focus on being transparent and honest about their ingredients, The Whole Truth&nbsp;makes products like muesli, protein bars and immunity balls with&nbsp;real and nutritive&nbsp;ingredients. Get their&nbsp;truthful&nbsp;products&nbsp;on their official website.&nbsp;
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Coffee can be consumed with or without milk. There are various benefits of consuming a moderate amount of coffee, but does adding milk to coffee make it harmful?

Coffee lovers mostly stand united against the army of chai fans, but they too are often divided over the type of coffee - should it be a dark black espresso or a frothy milky cappuccino? Should you add sugar to it or consume it as a bitter potion? And will adding milk to coffee prove harmful?
Let us try to find fair answers to all these questions. However, you must know that when consumed in moderate amounts, any type of coffee is not harmful to your health. Coffee can provide various health benefits like better cognitive functions and reduced risk of heart ailments, when consumed in small quantities.&nbsp;
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Does milk affect the value of coffee?
Scientists at Nestle&rsquo;s research centre in Switzerland&nbsp;examined the addition of milk or creamer in coffee to understand if it has any effect on the contents of coffee. During the study, the researchers discovered a compound known as polyphenols. Polyphenols are the antioxidants found in coffee. They&nbsp;are important as they protect the body cells against free radicals, thereby minimising cell damage. They also prevent&nbsp;cell breakdown during any kind of healing process after injury or infection.&nbsp;
At the end of the research, the outcome showed that the addition of milk to coffee does not have any effect on polyphenol. This proved that regardless of the type of coffee intake, polyphenols eventually will reach the bloodstream and act as antioxidants in the body.
So, which type of coffee is better?
While both black and milk coffee have the same effect on polyphenols, there are certain pros and cons of each. Let&rsquo;s take a look at some of them.&nbsp;
Black coffee
Pros
<ul>
<li>Negligible calorie content</li>
<li>Helps in improving metabolism</li>
<li>Lowers the risk of type-2 diabetes</li>
</ul>
Cons
<ul>
<li>Contains a higher amount of caffeine</li>
<li>Affects sleep quality if consumed after sunset</li>
<li>Very bitter, so it is an acquired taste&nbsp;</li>
</ul>
Milk coffee
Pros
<ul>
<li>Reduces the risk of oesophageal&nbsp;reflux</li>
<li>Milk balances the pH level of coffee</li>
<li>Milk reduces the stimulating effect of caffeine</li>
</ul>
Cons
<ul>
<li>Higher calorie content</li>
<li>Whole milk can affect cholesterol&nbsp;levels&nbsp;</li>
<li>Pure coffee flavour is affected due to milk&nbsp;</li>
</ul>
So, the bottom line is, both milk and black coffee have their own share of pros and cons. As long as you are mindful of its quantity and sugar intake levels, a freshly brewed cup of coffee is a great way to start your day!
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Study associates consuming 3 servings of whole grains daily with smaller increases in waist size, blood pressure and blood sugar levels over time.

Adults who consume at least three servings of whole-grain in a day witness much smaller increases in waist size, blood pressure and blood sugar in comparison to people who eat less than half a serving per day, finds new research.&nbsp;&nbsp;
Published&nbsp;in the&nbsp;Journal of Nutrition, the study analysed the impact of eating&nbsp;whole and refined grains over time across five risk factors&nbsp;of heart disease. The factors included waist size, blood pressure, blood sugar, triglyceride, and HDL or good cholesterol.&nbsp;
The research defined one serving of whole grains as one slice of whole-grain bread, a half cup of rolled oats cereal, or a half-cup of brown rice.
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As per the grain consumption&nbsp;data&nbsp;of 3,100 people over a median of 18 years, the low whole-grain group&nbsp;witnessed a&nbsp;rise&nbsp;of 1 inch&nbsp;in their waist size&nbsp;on average whereas the increase was&nbsp;about&nbsp;half an inch for the higher intake group.&nbsp;&nbsp;
What&rsquo;s more, the average increase in blood&nbsp;sugar levels and systolic blood pressure was also lower in the high intake group, even after adjusting for waistline&nbsp;differences. The research team noted that eating whole-grain&nbsp;food as part of a healthy diet can be helpful in not just losing or maintaining weight as we age, but it may also protect against heart disease.&nbsp;
Elaborating on the importance of whole grains, the authors said that the dietary&nbsp;fibre&nbsp;in whole grains helps you feel full for longer&nbsp;and controls post-meal blood sugar spikes. While magnesium, potassium and antioxidants may contribute to lowering blood pressure.
Some great examples of whole grains include wheat, corn, brown rice, oats,&nbsp;amaranth,&nbsp;ragi,&nbsp;barley,&nbsp;quinoa&nbsp;and&nbsp;jowar.
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Originally from the Mediterranean region, olive oil, as the name suggests, is the oil extracted from ripe green olives.

Originally from the Mediterranean region, olive oil, as the name suggests, is the oil extracted from ripe green olives. These juicy little flavour bombs are crushed and mixed together, and the oil is then separated from the pulp in a centrifuge.
There are different types of modifiers attached&nbsp;to&nbsp;olive oil such as, virgin, extra virgin, pure and light. These refer to the method by which manufacturers produce the oil, and since every process is different, these variants also differ in taste, texture and colour.
Which one should you pick?
While olive oil is considered a healthier alternative to regular cooking oil, some of the variants include chemicals and preservatives to prolong the shelf life. This strips away a lot of the oil&rsquo;s flavour along with some of its benefits.
Of them, extra virgin olive oil is considered the best option as it is the least processed version. It retains its natural antioxidants and vitamins, which are often lost during processing. Extra virgin olive oil also contains anti-inflammatory substances like oleic acid and oleocanthal. These are compounds that lend similar effects like the ones&nbsp;present in painkillers or fever reducers.
Extra virgin olive oil is also beneficial for heart diseases. A study published in the New England Journal of Medicine says that regular consumption of extra virgin olive oil can help reduce the risk of heart attacks and strokes by 30%. This is because the oil has 70% monounsaturated fatty acid which helps to lower blood cholesterol levels, thereby reducing heart problems.
The benefits of consuming olive oil are aplenty. But if you really want to take it up a notch, pick the extra virgin variant to take advantage of all that healthy goodness!

New research has now busted one major side effect that is commonly associated with coffee consumption.

As much as we love our morning cuppa, the science on coffee&rsquo;s health benefits or lack thereof can be quite confusing.&nbsp;New research&nbsp;has&nbsp;now&nbsp;busted one major side effect that is commonly associated with the drink!&nbsp;
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While some studies stand firmly against its consumption, other&nbsp;experts swear by a controlled coffee intake and blame the milk, cream and sugar for all the adverse correlations.&nbsp;One such side-effect&nbsp;long linked to coffee is that drinking it can make your heart &lsquo;race&rsquo; or&nbsp;cause heart palpitations,&nbsp;which is called&nbsp;cardiac arrhythmia&nbsp;in medical terms.&nbsp;
But a study&nbsp;in JAMA Internal Medicine,&nbsp;analysing consumption patterns of over&nbsp;386,000 people over a three-year period,&nbsp;claims&nbsp;that&nbsp;drinking coffee regularly may, in fact,&nbsp;lower the risk of developing an arrhythmia, such as atrial fibrillation in which the heart flutters in the chest.&nbsp;
The research team from the University of California San Francisco explained that the belief that coffee makes you jittery&nbsp;was born from older, small studies, including one&nbsp;based&nbsp;on&nbsp;only&nbsp;male physicians.&nbsp;The lead author added that a moderate intake of coffee&nbsp;is&nbsp;more beneficial than harmful to health, as per a&nbsp;review of 201 meta-analyses.&nbsp;
Emerging evidence&nbsp;supports&nbsp;the claim&nbsp;that coffee may&nbsp;even&nbsp;play a role in reducing&nbsp;cancer, diabetes, cardiovascular&nbsp;and liver&nbsp;disease&nbsp;and overall mortality.
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IIT Mandi team has developed an AI-based computational model for automated disease detection in potato crops to prevent future famines.

One of the most versatile vegetables &ndash; we eat potatoes&nbsp;in&nbsp;everything from curries&nbsp;to&nbsp;biryani&nbsp;or in the form of French fries&nbsp;or even&nbsp;aloo parathas.
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But did you know that this beloved root vegetable is threatened by&nbsp;one of the most devastating plant diseases of any crop! Called Potato Blight,&nbsp;it&nbsp;is a common disease of the potato plant, that starts as uneven light green lesions on the&nbsp;plant&nbsp;and soon spreads into large brown to purplish-black necrotic patches that eventually lead to rotting of the plant and can wipe away the entire crop, if left undetected.
As of now, the&nbsp;detection and identification of blight is done manually in India and in most developing countries as well.&nbsp;Trained personnel scout the field and visually inspect&nbsp;the&nbsp;potato foliage. The process is tedious and impractical but researchers from the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Mandi are trying to simplify the process with the&nbsp;use of artificial intelligence.&nbsp;&nbsp;
Working&nbsp;in collaboration with the Central Potato Research Institute in Shimla, the team has developed an AI-based computational model&nbsp;for automated disease detection in&nbsp;potato&nbsp;crops using photographs of its leaves.&nbsp;
Publishing in the journal&nbsp;Plant Phenomics,&nbsp;the team says their idea may help prevent financial catastrophe to the farmer and the country&rsquo;s economy.&nbsp;
To make their technology easier to use, the IIT Mandi team is now&nbsp;working&nbsp;on a smartphone app&nbsp;that will be accessible as part of the&nbsp;Department of Biotechnology&rsquo;s&nbsp;<a href="https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=plantvillage.farmerzone.cropadvisory&amp;hl=en_IN&amp;gl=US">FarmerZone&nbsp;Crop Advisory</a> app.&nbsp;
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Making food a large sum of their total expenditure, Gen Z spends about 23% of their budget on food products and eating out.

Born after the mid-1990s to the early 2010s, Generation Z&nbsp;is known as the age group that loves expression,&nbsp;individuality&nbsp;and&nbsp;hates labels. But you might not know much about this digitally native generation&rsquo;s food habits!
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Well, a&nbsp;US study has found that Gen Z wants to eat less meat but does not shy away from their munchies.&nbsp;Making food a large sum of their total expenditure, Gen Z also spends about 23% of their&nbsp;budget&nbsp;on food, found the bi-annual Piper Sandler report.&nbsp;&nbsp;
So, what is Gen Z eating? The survey of 7,000 teens found three key food trends common amongst the kids.&nbsp;&nbsp;
<h3>No additives for us, please!&nbsp;</h3>
Clean eating is incredibly important to Gen Z. Both boys and girls in the survey expressed a preference for organic or natural food, free of any additives. This&nbsp;shows that paying attention to the ingredients labels is not an exception but a norm!&nbsp;
<h3>Give me all the snacks!&nbsp;&nbsp;</h3>
While the older gen may prefer proper&nbsp;sit-down&nbsp;meals, Gen Z is more into snacks and short meals dispersed throughout the day.&nbsp;More than half (or 54 per cent) of the&nbsp;teens&nbsp;surveyed said they&nbsp;invest in healthy snacks, but only 3 per cent of them said they reach out for fruit or veg as their snack of choice.&nbsp;
<h3>Reducing meat is a big feat!&nbsp;</h3>
Half of everyone surveyed claimed they have already reduced their meat consumption&nbsp;and 15 per cent said they have switched to&nbsp;plant-based meats.&nbsp;This makes sense as the younger generation is known to raise alarm over the environmental issues with commercial meat production.
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Mangoes have a sweet taste and aroma which is relished by many. From Langra to Chausa, celebrate National Mango Day with some exquisite varieties famous in India.

NATIONAL MANGO DAY 2021: In India, mangoes are not just a fruit but a delicacy known for their juicy flesh and sweet aroma. From mango milkshakes, mango salads, mango kulfi to mango chutneys and pickles, it is enjoyed in various forms and as a part of several recipes.
The first known cultivation of mangoes was in India around 5000 years ago. Now India is one of the largest producers of mangoes, offering several kinds and varieties to the world. Each variety has its own distinct flavour, size and texture.
This mango day on 22nd July, celebrate with some of the famous varieties found in India.
Kesar
Kesar or also know as Gir Kesar is one of the most sought-after varieties. Majorly grown in Gujarat, it was first cultivated by the Nawabs of Junagarh. It is famous for its juicy and bright orange pulp.
Chausa
Chausa is known to have been introduced by Sher Shah Suri. Named after a city in Bihar, it is quite popular in North India. It is relished for its sweet taste and yellow skin.
Langra
Langra is that variety of mango which is known to have originated in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh. It has a sweet aroma and the skin of the mango remains greenish even when it is ripe.
Banginapalli
Banginapalli is largely produced in the Banganapalle of Kurnool District in Andhra Pradesh. It has an oval shape, thin yellow skin and a sweet aroma.
The list doesn&rsquo;t end here as there are hundreds of different varieties available in India. Irrespective of the variety, don't forget to bite into the juicy and sweet flesh of mangoes this Mango Day!
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India’s food regulator FSSAI said in a tweet that the risk for food-borne and other illnesses is much higher during monsoons and shared some tips to stay fit and health

Cool winds and pouring rains are synonymous with delicious snacks and good vibes. But as beautiful as the monsoon&nbsp;rains may look, the weather also brings with it a hoard of diseases like dengue, malaria,&nbsp;diarrhoea&nbsp;and of course,&nbsp;common cold and flu.
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India&rsquo;s primary food regulatory body, the&nbsp;Food Safety &amp; Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) said in a tweet that the risk for&nbsp;food-borne and other illnesses&nbsp;is much higher during the monsoons and shared some tips to stay&nbsp;fit and&nbsp;healthy!&nbsp;
Here are FSSAI&rsquo;s top tips:&nbsp;
<ul>
<li>Wash all food items thoroughly before cooking them</li>
<li>Be extra vigilant about keeping yourself and your surroundings clean</li>
<li>Cook only&nbsp;the&nbsp;amount of food that you can consume right away and eat only freshly prepared meals&nbsp;&nbsp;</li>
<li>Refrigerate any leftover food as soon as possible to avoid microbial growth. When eating leftovers, always warm them before consumption&nbsp;</li>
<li>Milk, curd and other perishable food items should be stored in a&nbsp;refrigerator&nbsp;at all times</li>
<li>Improve your immunity by&nbsp;adding&nbsp;spices such as black pepper,&nbsp;garlic, ginger, cumin seeds, coriander seeds and turmeric powder&nbsp;to your regular diet. These wonder ingredients help your body defend itself&nbsp;against&nbsp;pesky monsoon diseases</li>
</ul>
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Paleo Diet aims to include unprocessed animal and plant-based foods with enough physical activity for a healthier lifestyle.

If the food is made in a factory and is full of preservatives, do not eat it! This is the basic principle of the paleo diet which is designed to resemble what humans must have eaten in the Paleolithic&nbsp;era or during the stone-age. Paleo diet aims to include unprocessed animal and plant-based foods along with propagating enough&nbsp;physical activity in order to lead a healthier life. According to a study published in the European Journal of Clinical Nutrition, paleo diet reduces systolic blood pressure, lowers insulin sensitivity and improves cholesterol balance.
What to eat?
Modern-day food is heavily processed and modified using preservatives and other chemicals. In paleo diet, the essential premise is to eat simple, unprocessed and fresh food. All kinds of plant and animal based whole foods like meat, fish, eggs, nuts, fruits, healthy fats and oils can be consumed. While water should be the main source of hydration, beverages like black tea and coffee are not entirely prohibited. And for some cheat day indulgence, small amounts of red wine and dark chocolate are also allowed from time to time.
What to avoid?&nbsp;
All things processed or preserved must be avoided at all costs. Packaged food, soft drinks, artificial sweeteners, processed dairy products like cheese and butter, legumes and vegetable oils must also be avoided in the paleo diet.
While there is no specific way to follow the paleo diet, the main idea is to avoid processed foods and focus on healthy, whole foods to live a longer and fuller life. It is also advisable to consult a professional dietician&nbsp;before making any dietary changes.&nbsp;
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The pasta chips are a crunchy, chips-like flavoured snack that can be relished with dips or just munched on by itself.

From&nbsp;cacio&nbsp;e&nbsp;pepe&nbsp;and carbonara&nbsp;to tangy&nbsp;arrabbiata, there are many ways to cook and enjoy pasta.&nbsp;There are said to be&nbsp;at least 300 types of pasta&nbsp;shapes, known by&nbsp;many different&nbsp;names.&nbsp;And the Italian favourite can be as easy or as complex a dish to prepare depending on how much effort&nbsp;you want to put into the process.&nbsp;&nbsp;
And if the hundreds of traditional&nbsp;or&nbsp;modern pasta recipes don&rsquo;t interest you, Internet chefs are experimenting with a dish called &lsquo;pasta chips&rsquo; that&nbsp;just might do the trick.&nbsp;The recipe reportedly went viral after being shared on&nbsp;video-sharing app&nbsp;TikTok&nbsp;by&nbsp;Emily Chan of @bostonfoodgram&nbsp;who said she found the recipe on Delish&nbsp;and gave it her own twist for her followers.&nbsp;Since then, many have recreated and shared their own versions of the spicy snack on social media platforms.&nbsp;
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For the uninitiated,&nbsp;pasta&nbsp;chips are a crunchy, chips-like flavoured&nbsp;snack that can be relished with dips or just&nbsp;munched on&nbsp;by itself.&nbsp;&nbsp;
To make&nbsp;your own&nbsp;pasta chips at home, all you have to&nbsp;do&nbsp;is boil any pasta shape of your choice&nbsp;and mix in some&nbsp;vegetable&nbsp;oil, cheese and&nbsp;your favourite&nbsp;spices&nbsp;to the strained pasta. Once you&rsquo;ve mixed this well, just deep fry, air fry or bake the pasta&nbsp;till it's crunchy&nbsp;and your&nbsp;delicious&nbsp;pasta chips&nbsp;are&nbsp;ready!
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Stanford researchers have revealed that fermented foods like yogurt, kimchi and cottage cheese can reduce chronic inflammation in the body

A new study by researchers at Stanford School of Medicine says that fermented foods in the diet can help lower inflammation in the body. Fermented foods improve overall microbial diversity, thereby lowering inflammation.
Inflammation is a natural healing process in the body. Whenever there is physical stress like infection or injury to the body, the immune system releases antibodies and proteins as a biological response. Blood flow also naturally increases around the area to help in the healing process.
However, there are times when the body mistakenly perceives its own cells or tissues as harmful. This causes collateral damage and can lead to auto-immune diseases. And while inflammation is a natural response, chronic inflammation can increase the risk of various diseases, like type 2 diabetes, asthma and tuberculosis.
In the study, 36 healthy adults were observed for a period of 10 days. Fermented foods like yogurt, kefir&nbsp;(a fermented milk-based drink), kimchi and cottage cheese were incorporated into their diet. Alcoholic drinks were not included in the diet plan for the subjects. After 10 days, four types of immune cells showed less activation in the subjects. This proved that fermented foods decreased the activation of immune cells that are involved in chronic inflammation. Larger servings of these foods showed stronger effects.

Detox Diets that are known to detoxify, remove waste, improve digestion and regulate body weight may not be as beneficial.

With so many diets taking the rounds, it is but natural to get confused about which one to follow. Amongst the several known diets, there is the infamous Detox diet.
Detox Diets are short-term diets that can vary from one day to almost a month. According to the British Dietetic Association, these diets may include, fasting for short periods of time, consuming only fruits and vegetables, cutting out wheat and dairy foods, consuming a limited range of foods, or avoiding caffeine and alcohol. This diet is known to detoxify, remove waste, improve digestion and regulate body weight.
But is this diet worth your time and effort? As per experts and dieticians from BDA, the Detox diet is not as beneficial as people think it to be. They highlighted that the human body has its own &ldquo;built-in ability&rdquo; to help detoxify and remove waste, and thus people&nbsp;need not be dependant on a specific diet to do so.&nbsp;
A lot of people who follow this diet claim to feel a lot better when they follow a focused eating or fasting plan. They don&rsquo;t realise that eating less or fasting more can leave you feeling more weak than healthy. People also forget that it is actually the elimination of unhealthy food items like alcohol and other processed food that makes you feel better and not the diet in itself.
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Coconut water has many health benefits. Coconut water contains natural enzymes, nutrients and minerals, making it an important summer refreshment.

Coconut water is a refreshing tropical drink that many fitness enthusiasts swear by! Its natural electrolytes make it a great energy drink that can be safely consumed on the regular. Coconut water is the juice found in the centre of a young, green coconut. As the coconut ripens and its&nbsp;colour changes to dark brown, some of the&nbsp;coconut water solidifies to form the soft white coconut meat.&nbsp;
The tropical drink contains many natural enzymes, nutrients and minerals like potassium and magnesium, making it a lot healthier than aerated energy drinks. Apart from quenching your thirst during the hot summer months, coconut water additionally comes with a plethora of health benefits.
Helps prevent kidney stones
Kidney stones form when calcium,&nbsp;oxalate and other compounds combine to form crystals in the urine. Researchers at National Center for Biotechnology Institute in the United States suggest that coconut water&nbsp;may prevent kidney stones by reducing crystal formation.
Improves digestion
Coconut water is rich in fibre and magnesium content, both of which are essential for bowel movement. Fibre in the diet is crucial for healthy digestion as it aids the movement of water through the system. And magnesium relaxes the body muscles to relieve constipation.
Antioxidant properties
Coconut water contains antioxidants that protect the cells of the body from damage caused by free radicals. Free radicals are the atoms in the body&rsquo;s cells that are unstable and share electrons with other atoms. When there are too many free radicals, the body enters a state of oxidative stress, which can damage your cells and increase disease risk.
Benefits against diabetes
Researchers at the National Center for Biotechnology Institute of the United States of America&nbsp;conducted a study on diabetic rats by giving them coconut water. This study suggested that coconut water may help to improve blood sugar levels as the subjects showed long-term blood sugar control. It is also a good source of magnesium which can increase insulin sensitivity and reduce blood sugar levels. &nbsp;
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Here’s a small kick-starter for you to plan your Eid-al-Adha dessert menu. These traditional desserts make Eid celebrations even more ethnic, rich and delicious.

Eid al-Adha or Bakrid will be celebrated on 21 July 2021, in India. It is one such festival that involves indulging in rich and celebratory meals or as we call it, Daawats. But since we are in the middle of a pandemic, celebrations have been restricted within the four walls of our homes. But that should not stop the spirit of festivities surrounding&nbsp;Eid.
Here&rsquo;s a small kick-starter for you to plan your Eid-al-Adha dessert menu. These traditional desserts made in Muslim households make Eid celebrations even more conventional, ethnic, rich and delicious.
Also watch:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.editorji.com/story/eid-al-adha-2021-here-s-how-you-can-celebrate-eid-amidst-the-covid-19-pandemic-1626581863093">Eid</a><a href="https://www.editorji.com/story/eid-al-adha-2021-here-s-how-you-can-celebrate-eid-amidst-the-covid-19-pandemic-1626581863093"> al-Adha 2021: Here&rsquo;s how you can celebrate Eid amidst the Covid-19 pandemic</a>
<h3>1. Sheer Khurma</h3>
Ingredients
Milk Vermicelli Sugar Butter Cardamom Dry fruits Dates
Sheer or Sheer khurma&nbsp;is a delicious milk pudding made with vermicelli, milk, dates and a host of chunky nuts. Treat your family and loved ones to this rich classic dessert and begin your Eid celebrations on a sweet note.
<h3>2. Kimami Seviyan</h3>
Ingredients
Seviyan Khoya Sugar Milk Ghee Dry coconut Dry fruits
This Eid dessert though made with some similar ingredients as those of the Sheer Khurma stands out because of the presence of dry coconut,&nbsp;and has been an all-time favourite of kids, adults and older people alike. Kimami Seviyan is mostly dry vermicelli and is so greatly loved that people eat it like a snack.
<h3>3. Phirni</h3>
Ingredients
Milk Rice Cardamom Pistachios Almonds Saffron
Cool the summer heat with this frozen specialty. Phirni is the perfect replacement for ice cream or kulfi. It gives an aromatic and sweet ending to your heavy meal on Eid.&nbsp;
<h3>4. Shahi Tukda</h3>
Ingredients
White bread Ghee Sugar Milk Rabri Dry fruits Few rose petals Saffron
Shahi Tukda, as the name suggests, is truly a piece of royalty. Bread pieces fried in pure ghee, soaked in flavored sugar syrup and topped with creamy and flavoured milk. It is the best way to make Eid&rsquo;s feast all the more special.
<h3>5. Zaffrani Pulao</h3>
Ingredients
Butter Ghee Green cardamom Basmati rice (semi cooked) Sugar Milk Saffron Dry fruits Khoya
What can make a dessert richer than saffron! Try this light Zaffrani Pulao which is a simple dish with a plethora of flavours. Add this sweet dish to your Eid menu for more stars on your apron.&nbsp;
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If you're looking for a breakfast cereal that is naturally rich in fibre, vitamins, minerals and protein, you should try oatmeal.

Oats are a type of pseudo-cereal with great health benefits and are also easy to use in many recipes.&nbsp;If you're looking for a breakfast cereal that is naturally rich in fibre,&nbsp;vitamins, minerals and&nbsp;protein, you should try oatmeal.
You can choose from a number of varieties of oats, but you may be confused about how to choose the best one for you!&nbsp;Here&rsquo;s what to keep in mind while making the choice.
STEEL-CUT OATS&nbsp;&nbsp;
Chewy in texture and nutty in flavour, steel-cut oats are&nbsp;whole, hulled oats cut a few times using steel blades. Thanks to their standout taste, steel-cut oats are a great replacement grain for traditional recipes like oat khichdi or risotto. They&nbsp;are the least processed and&nbsp;take approximately 20 minutes to cook.
ROLLED OATS&nbsp;&nbsp;
Rolled oats are one of the most common varieties you&rsquo;ll find in the market. These are oats that have been toasted, hulled, steamed and then rolled.&nbsp;They can absorb a lot of liquid and are used in granola or overnight oat recipes.&nbsp;They take about 15 minutes to cook.
QUICK OATS&nbsp;
Great for a hot breakfast&nbsp;in a pinch of time, quick or &lsquo;quicker cooking&rsquo; oats&nbsp;are ones that have been&nbsp;cut, steamed and rolled into thinner flakes, which ensures they cook faster than the rolled version.&nbsp;They are nutritionally on par with rolled oats but can be cooked in around five minutes.
INSTANT OATS&nbsp;
Instant oats are generally sold as single-serve pre-flavoured packages&nbsp;that can be microwaved for an instant meal.&nbsp;They are convenient but often include additives that&nbsp;aren&rsquo;t exactly the healthiest. To be on the safe side, read the ingredient list and opt for&nbsp;a cleaner product. Instant oats, as the name suggests can be cooked in about a minute.&nbsp;
No matter the variety you choose,&nbsp;oats are&nbsp;a great&nbsp;gluten-free and&nbsp;complex carb-rich meal option!

Nut butter can be derived from a wide variety of nuts. Whether it is peanut butter or almond butter, each nut offers a different flavour, creaminess, and benefits.

Whether with a slice of toast or in a pot of porridge, nut butters are relished by almost everyone.&nbsp;Apart from having a delicious and nutty taste, they come with several health benefits.
Packed with healthy fats and nutrients like protein, fiber, vitamin E, magnesium, zinc and potassium, nut butter can prove to be extremely&nbsp;beneficial.
But these benefits and nutrients can vary from one type of nut to another. Here are some of the different kinds of nut butter and their benefits.
PEANUT BUTTER
Known for its nutty and creamy taste, peanut butter is one of the most commonly eaten nut butter. It is high in healthy fats, proteins, vitamins, antioxidants and is low in carbs.
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ALMOND BUTTER
This delicious treat comes packed with vitamin E, calcium, magnesium and omega-3 fats. It is good for your bone health and also helps control blood sugar levels.
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CASHEW BUTTER
Derived from cashews, this creamy nut butter is packed with nutrients like proteins and vitamins. It also contains antioxidants that help protect you from cellular damage.
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WALNUT BUTTER
Known to be rich in omega-3 fatty acids, walnut butter is a delicious butter worth trying. Walnut butter may not be easily available in the market but can easily be whipped up at home.
Also Watch:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.editorji.com/story/eat-walnuts-to-curb-inflammation-and-fight-heart-disease-study-1605345748475" target="_blank">Eat walnuts to curb inflammation and fight heart disease: study</a>
But before you add any of these into your diet, make sure you check the label for ingredients on the jar of your nut butter as some might come with added preservatives, sugar, or fat that might do more harm than you can imagine.
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There are many stories and legends about how biryani came to India. Regardless of their history, there are some local biryanis that every biryani lover must try!

Aromatic,&nbsp;delicious and&nbsp;versatile, <a href="https://www.editorji.com/story/taste-of-luxury-would-you-try-this-23-karat-gold-biryani-1614071396399">biryani</a> is a dish steeped in history and local traditions. From dividing the Internet and uniting neighbours to being the most-ordered dish online,&nbsp;our&nbsp;love for biryani is no casual affair.
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You may&nbsp;already&nbsp;be familiar with&nbsp;variants like the Hyderabadi biryani&nbsp;famously prepared&nbsp;in&nbsp;the Dum method&nbsp;or the&nbsp;Awadhi or&nbsp;Lucknawi&nbsp;biryani from the royal state of Lucknow.&nbsp;&nbsp;
Interestingly, the word biryani is derived from the Persian words&nbsp;Biriyan&nbsp;and&nbsp;Birinj, meaning &lsquo;fried before cooking&rsquo; and &lsquo;rice&rsquo; respectively.&nbsp;There are many origin stories of this&nbsp;rice and&nbsp;meat-based&nbsp;dish&nbsp;and people often argue how&nbsp;exactly&nbsp;it&nbsp;came to be so popular in India.&nbsp;&nbsp;
Some believe that Timur, a Turk Mongol ruler, brought the precursor to this dish when he came to India in 1398.&nbsp;Another&nbsp;story says&nbsp;that biryani took the Maritime route and&nbsp;entered India from the Malabar coast as some Tamil literature references a popular rice-based dish called Oon&nbsp;Soru&nbsp;in 2 AD.&nbsp;And the&nbsp;most popular&nbsp;legend&nbsp;credits Mughal emperor Shah Jahan&rsquo;s begum Mumtaz Mahal,&nbsp;for coming up with a rice and meat dish&nbsp;in the 1600s&nbsp;to feed&nbsp;the starving and malnourished army.&nbsp;&nbsp;
Whether you believe in one story or all of them, the numerous origins means that there are plenty of hyperlocal biryanis&nbsp;relished&nbsp;all over the country, each with their own&nbsp;technique, ingredients and spices.&nbsp;
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Let&rsquo;s look at some of these local&nbsp;biryanis&nbsp;that every biryani lover should try!&nbsp;
<h3>Calcutta Biryani&nbsp;</h3>
Believed to be the brainchild of a famous gourmet who was banished by the British, the Calcutta Biryani is prepared&nbsp;with&nbsp;much milder spices and has&nbsp;a tinge of sweetness. The biryani centrally features potatoes, signifying the&nbsp;erstwhile budget&nbsp;constraints&nbsp;of the banished chef.&nbsp;&nbsp;
<h3>Tahari Biryani&nbsp;&nbsp;</h3>
A biryani cooked without meat? Yes, the Tehari or Tahari biryani is made with lots of vegetables. According to fables, this historic biryani was devised to adapt and suit to the local palettes of&nbsp;vegetarian bookkeepers in Mysore&rsquo;s Mughal court.&nbsp;
<h3>Thalassery&nbsp;Biryani&nbsp;&nbsp;</h3>
Possibly&nbsp;developed after&nbsp;Arab seafarers&nbsp;introduced biryani to the Malabar&nbsp;coast, the&nbsp;Thalassery&nbsp;Biryani&nbsp;is made with chicken wings, mild Malabar spices and&nbsp;a type of rice called&nbsp;kaima. Fried cashew nuts, sultana raisins and fennel seeds are&nbsp;used to&nbsp;finish&nbsp;off this biryani.&nbsp;&nbsp;
<h3>Ambur Biryani&nbsp;</h3>
Prepared with a South Indian twist, the Ambur biryani traces its history to the Nawabs of Arcot in the Ambur town of Tamil Nadu.&nbsp;The Ambur and Arcot biryani are closely related and are served with a brinjal curry and&nbsp;a&nbsp;pachadi&nbsp;raita on the side.&nbsp;&nbsp;
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This is by no means an exhaustive list.&nbsp;The list of local biryanis boasts of Bombay, Bangalore, Kalyani, Sindhi,&nbsp;Menoni,&nbsp;Bhatkali,&nbsp;Kashmiri&nbsp;and&nbsp;Dindigul&nbsp;among many, many more!

A common household spice, cinnamon is added to foods across the sweet and savoury spectrum. From tea to buns to even biryani, cinnamon can be added to many dishes.

A common household spice, cinnamon is added to foods across the sweet and savoury spectrum. From tea to buns to even biryani, cinnamon adds&nbsp;its sweet and spicy flavour to a wide range of dishes.
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Cinnamon comes from the inner bark of an evergreen tree called Cinnamomum. The bark is peeled and laid in the sun to dry. Upon drying, it curls up into rolls which are then labeled cinnamon sticks. There are two variants&nbsp;of this spice - Cassia and Ceylon. Cassia is more commonly used and it tastes stronger and hotter than Ceylon.
Apart from adding mouth-watering&nbsp;flavour, cinnamon also has several health benefits which you must know about!
Anti-microbial properties
Cinnamaldehyde&nbsp;is the essential oil that gives a&nbsp;distinctive smell and flavour to cinnamon. This oil can effectively treat respiratory tract infections caused by fungi. The antimicrobial effect of cinnamon also prevents tooth decay and reduces bad breath.
Prebiotic properties 
According to a study by National Center for Biotechnology Information, USA, cinnamon has prebiotic&nbsp;properties that promotes the growth of beneficial bacteria and suppresses the pathogenic bacteria. So, including cinnamon regularly in your diet can help improve gut health.
Anti-diabetic effect
Apart from the beneficial effects on insulin resistance, cinnamon can also lower blood sugar. Cinnamon also decreases the amount of glucose that enters your bloodstream after a meal. Research has confirmed the anti-diabetic effects of cinnamon, indicating that it can lower blood sugar levels by 10&ndash;29%.
Also watch:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.editorji.com/story/tasty-diabetic-friendly-breakfast-ideas-to-start-your-day-right-1624420149474">Tasty, diabetic-friendly breakfast ideas to start your day right!</a>
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