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The plastic chutney could easily be called Bengal's hidden kitchen secret but it's really not what you think. The texture of this sweet and spicy chutney looks like mel

Bengal's plastic chutney is not what you think

The plastic chutney could easily be called Bengal's hidden kitchen secret but it's really not what you think. The texture of this sweet and spicy chutney looks like melted plastic and that's how it got its name. It is made with raw green papayas and lots of sugar. When slices of raw papaya are cooked with sugar and lime juice, they caramelise and turn glossy and translucent. Later, mustard and whole red chillies are added for a spicy kick. The chutney is usually prepared during wedding and other celebratory occasions. 

With 2021, there seems to be no dearth of bizarre food combinations to irk Twitter. The latest combination on the block is cookie rolls filled with Chyawanprash. With

With 2021, there seems to be no dearth of bizarre food combinations to irk Twitter.
The latest combination on the block is cookie rolls filled with Chyawanprash. With Covid-19, brands seem to be riding the immunity wave.
A picture of the biscuits, by a brand called UNIBIC, were shared by a user on Twitter, and that's when netizens took note. While the oddity made some wonder if the world was coming to an end, others stated it was the Indian answer to fig rolls.

Eating 5 servings of fruits and vegetables a day is associated with a reduced risk of early death, according to a new study released by the American Heart Association.&

Eating 5 servings of fruits and vegetables a day is associated with a reduced risk of early death, according to a new study released by the American Heart Association.&nbsp;
While two of these servings should be fruits, the other three should be vegetables. This amount offers the maximum benefits in terms of prevention of chronic diseases.
But, not all fruits and vegetables count!&nbsp;
The study suggests that starchy vegetables, peas, potatoes and corns do not offer the same benefits.
Green leafy vegetables, however, that are rich in vitamin C and beta carotene like spinach and kale, did show results.
Fruits including berries and citrus fruits were found to be beneficial. Fruit juice, however, did not fall in the category.

While you may love your morning cuppa, scientists say that drinking too much coffee can be detrimental to your heart health and could cause heart-related issues.

While you may love your morning cuppa, scientists say that drinking too much coffee can be detrimental&nbsp;to your heart health and could cause heart-related issues.
A study found that long-term, heavy coffee consumption - six or more cups a day - can increase the number of lipids (fats) in your blood to significantly heighten your risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD).&nbsp;
High levels of blood lipids are a known risk factor for heart disease, and coffee beans contain a very potent cholesterol-elevating compound called&nbsp;cafestol.&nbsp;
However, there is very little cafestol in filtered and instant coffee, so with respect to effects on lipids, those are good coffee choices, researchers noted in their study.&nbsp;

Brooklyn's famed Peter Luger Steak House has teamed with Madame Tussauds to have celebrity wax figures mingle with patrons, promoting the easing of coronavirus pandemic

Brooklyn's famed Peter Luger Steak House has teamed with Madame Tussauds to have celebrity wax figures mingle with patrons, promoting the easing of coronavirus pandemic restrictions on indoor dining in New York City.
A wax Jon Hamm &mdash; known for his portrayal of ad executive Draper in the hit TV series &mdash; could be found at the restaurant's bar Friday with a cocktail in hand.
Other figures on loan from Madame Tussauds include Michael Strahan, Jimmy Fallon, Al Roker and Audrey Hepburn in Holly Golightly of "Breakfast at Tiffany's" mode.
As of Friday, restaurants in the city were allowed to fill 35% of their indoor seats, up from 25% previously.

Consuming a diet high in poor quality carbohydrates has many ill effects ranging from a higher risk of heart attacks to strokes, and even death finds a new study.

Consuming a diet high in poor quality carbohydrates has many ill effects ranging from a higher risk of heart attacks to strokes, and even death finds a new study.&nbsp;
The global study discovered that higher risks of a diet high in poor quality carbs, called a high glycemic diet, were similar in both people who had previous cardiovascular disease and people who did not. White bread, rice, and potatoes have a high glycemic index.
In contrast, diets rich in high-quality carbohydrates such as fruit, vegetables, and legumes have beneficial effects, researchers noted publishing their findings in the&nbsp;New England Journal of Medicine.

Mr Potato Head, an iconic children's character, is no longer a mister! Hasbro, the company that makes the potato-shaped plastic toy, is giving the toy a gender-neutral

Mr Potato Head, an iconic children's character, is no longer a mister!
Hasbro, the company that makes the potato-shaped plastic toy, is giving the toy a gender-neutral new name: Potato Head.&nbsp;It also said it would sell a new playset&nbsp;and allow kids to create their own type of potato families, including two moms or two dads.
The announcement has caused a stir on social media with many asking if anyone ever really cared about Mr Potato's gender?&nbsp;Hasbro later clarified that while the brand is changing, the actual Mr and Mrs Potato Head characters will still live on and be sold in stores.

Adding to the never-ending list of food pairings that sound bizarre to people on social media, images of a croissant vada pav have surfaced on Twitter.

Adding to the never-ending&nbsp;list of food pairings that sound bizarre to people on social media, images of a croissant vada pav have surfaced on Twitter.
Mixing two classics, one from France and the other from Mumbai, the user who shared the image questioned why its called 'croissant vada&nbsp;pav' when there's in fact no pav!
While some users on the platform called the innovation food blasphemy, many others were on board with the dish and said they'd like to try it.
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Are you styling your hair too much? You may be damaging it beyond measure. Here's a breakdown of what too much colouring and perming could do to your tresses.

Are you styling your hair too much? You may be damaging it beyond measure. Here's a breakdown of what too much colouring and perming&nbsp;could do to your tresses.&nbsp;
According to WebMD, frequently highlighting and colouring your hair damages it internally, leading to dryness and lack of lustre.&nbsp;
Perming or chemically curling or straightening your hair breaks the inner bonds and reforms them in a new manner, thus weakening your hair.
Brushing your hair multiple times in a day seems like an easy way of smoothening&nbsp;them. But research shows that overbrushing&nbsp;causes too much friction, leading to split ends.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Who doesn't want a good hair day? But often the kind of tresses we have depend on a number of factors like genes, hormones, age and climate of the area you live in

Who doesn't want a good hair day? But often&nbsp;the kind of tresses we have depend on a number of factors like genes, hormones, age and climate of the area you live in, which you can't control. But&nbsp;one thing you can control is your diet, which&nbsp;also&nbsp; has a massive impact on the texture of your hair.
We take you through a host of foods that you must avoid if you suffer from hair damage and excessive hair fall.&nbsp;
1. Alcohol impacts the nutritional balance of the hair and leads to dead hair follicles.Too much alcohol destroys synthesis of keratin, the protein found in our hair.&nbsp; 2. Refined grains and starchy foods like white bread, pasta, croissants, cakes break down into sugar in the body, which in turn causes hair thinning and ultimately hair fall.&nbsp; 3. Fish is loaded with mercury, which could lead to sudden hair loss. Climate change over the past few years has&nbsp;lead&nbsp;to an increase in the content of methyl-mercury in fish, which could cause hair damage.&nbsp; 4. Full of artificial sweeteners, diet sodas are a strict no if you're looking to get healthy, lustrous&nbsp;hair without any hair fall.&nbsp; 5. Junk food hampers hair growth as well and could weaken hair follicles, leading to excessive hair fall.&nbsp;&nbsp;
Experts however don't recommend completely stopping the consumption of these foods and beverages but limiting their intake could help maintain the quality of your hair in the long run.

If you're planning to hit the gym, it is very important to monitor what you eat before your workout. The body needs fuel in order to perform to its full capacity to ach

If you're planning to hit the gym, it is very important to monitor what you eat before your workout. The body needs fuel in order to perform to its full capacity to achieve your&nbsp;desired body goals.
We often hear of people working out on an empty stomach, hoping they would be able get rid of accumulated fat and in turn lose weight. However, experts have warned of the negative consequences associated with this. You may feel hungry in the middle of your exercise, leading to exhaustion and a lower intensity workout than what you intended.
On the other hand, you don't want your stomach to be too full, this may again interfere with the workout and make you feel sluggish, hindering you from giving in your best. So experts recommend choosing a middle ground.
While it depends on the kind of workout you do, a pre workout meal must comprise of a mix carbohydrates, proteins and fats. Carbs will give you that energy to glide through the exercise regimen while protein will build and repair muscles. But while choosing carbs, go in for complex carbohydrates that give energy gradually over a longer period of time. While choosing fats, go in for healthy, unsaturated ones.
Here's a list of the foods you can eat, based on the macro-nutrients
If you're looking for complex carbs, go in for things like lentils, beans, oats, oatmeal, sweet potatoes and broccoli. Whole grain bread or whole grain pasta also makes for a good choice. If you're looking for simple carbs, fruits make the cut. Bananas are are a great choice, they're a good source of potassium and antioxidants too.
You have to be cautious when it comes to choosing the right kind of fats. The body takes time to digest fats when compared to carbohydrates and may not be able to break them down before a workout. Some good fats can be found in nuts, seeds and avocados.
Protein-rich foods that make a good pre-workout snack include eggs, lean fish like tuna and salmon, chicken, nuts, peanut butter, protein rich yoghurt and soy. If building muscle is your goal, make sure you include adequate protein in your diet.
Overall, a good balanced meal with all the required nutrients is a must! The closer you are to the time of the workout, the meals must be easy to digest and simpler in a bid to avoid tummy troubles. Also remember, hydration is key. Staying hydrated has been linked to better performance so consume a good amount of water. The American College of Sports Medicine suggests drinking 0.5 to 0.6 litres of water at least 4 hours before working out. Some experts even recommend drinking beverages rich in sodium as it may help the body retain fluids.
So if you're looking to ace your workout, watch what you eat!

When it comes to weight loss, everyone is confused between what's more important- diet or exercise? Clinical nutritionist Rupali Datta explains why its more i

When it comes to weight loss, everyone is confused between what's more important- diet or exercise? Clinical nutritionist Rupali&nbsp;Datta&nbsp;explains why its more important to sort out your diet plan before getting into a rigorous exercise routine.&nbsp;

Dry weather in the winter may aggravate dandruff if you have a dry scalp. These home remedies will help you get rid of dandruff naturally. 1. Apply coconut oil It is

Dry weather in the winter may aggravate dandruff if you have a dry scalp. These home remedies will help you get rid of dandruff naturally.
1. Apply coconut oil
It is believed coconut oil prevents dryness that usually worsens dandfruff. It is also known to help treat eczema due to its antimicrobial properties.
2. Try aloe vera
Experts claim that aloe vera's&nbsp;antifungal, antibacterial properties may help treat dandruff.
3. Try soaking fenugreek&nbsp;or methi seeds overnight in water, apply a paste mixed with lemon on the scalp to rid yourself of dandruff.
4. Curd, it is believed, works wonders to remove dandruff. Just apply it on the scalp, let it settle and rinse.

'No free advice', 'no flirting with the cashier', 'no asking for change'... these are just a few of the 'don'ts' for customers, listed on the menu by a cafe in Pune. S

'No free advice', 'no flirting with the cashier', 'no asking for change'... these are just a few of the 'don'ts' for customers, listed on the menu by a cafe in Pune.
Shared by a user on Twitter, Pune's&nbsp;Irani cafe&nbsp;is known for serving quick bites. The menu had a list of nearly two dozen prohibited things and left netizens&nbsp;intrigued.
From 'more rules than my ex made up' to asking if even breathing was not allowed, netizens had a lot to say.

Basavaraj Patil, a young farmer from the Koralli village in Kalaburagi, has started cultivating the unique yellow variety of watermelons in his field, scientifical

A young farmer from Karnataka's Kalaburagi&nbsp;has started cultivating a unique yellow variety of watermelons in his field, scientifically.
Basavaraj Patil&nbsp;told&nbsp;news agency ANI that he has already earned a profit of over a lakh&nbsp;by selling these watermelons.
He is also directly in touch with shopping marts like Big Bazaar in his city to boost the sale of this unique variety.
Patil hopes that other farmers too diversity crop production in the country.
Yellow watermelons are believed to have a sweeter taste than the usual red one. It is rich in vitamin A and C and contains high contents of&nbsp;&nbsp;beta-carotene, an essential antioxidant.&nbsp;

Expecting mothers who consume a diet high in salt and sugar from processed food may increase the likelihood of birthing children at high obesity risk. "Children b

Expecting mothers who consume a diet high in salt and sugar from processed food may increase the likelihood of&nbsp;birthing children at high obesity risk.
"Children born to mothers who eat a low-quality diet&mdash;high in inflammation-associated foods&mdash;during pregnancy may be more likely to have obesity or excess body fat," a University College Dublin representative said in a statement.
The&nbsp;evidence collected from 16,295 mother-child pairs points to the first 1,000 days of life -- from conception to two years old -- as a critical period for preventing childhood obesity.
The&nbsp;research suggests that promoting an overall healthy diet, high in fruit and vegetables and low in refined carbohydrates and red and processed meats, throughout pregnancy may help prevent childhood obesity.

A Dubai-based restaurant is offering a taste of luxury quite literally! The Royal Gold Biryani by Bombay Borough comes with 3 kgs of rice, raita, different kinds of gr

A Dubai-based restaurant is offering a taste of luxury with its&nbsp;23 karats gold biriyani!
Served on a huge gold plate the Royal Gold Biryani by Bombay Borough comes with 3 kgs of rice including&nbsp;keema,&nbsp;white and saffron rice, raita, different kinds of grilled meat and is topped with 23 karats of edible gold.
Among the grilled meat, there is old Delhi lamb chops, Rajput chicken Kebabs and Mughlai&nbsp;kKoftas. The platter even comes with a variety of sauces and curries on the side!
Priced at a whopping Rs 19,700 approximate, the restaurant claims it is Dubai's most expensive biryani.
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Hormones play a key role in regulating our mood, appetite, weight and much more. In today’s fast-paced lifestyle, hormonal imbalances have become a common occurre

Hormones play a key role in regulating our mood, appetite, weight and much more. In today&rsquo;s fast-paced lifestyle, hormonal imbalances have become a common occurrence among many. In general, the endocrine glands produce the exact amount of necessary hormones required for the body&rsquo;s functioning but age and lifestyle changes can sometimes create an imbalance. Making some nutrition-driven changes to your diet can help bring this balance back to normal:&nbsp;
Add a wholesome amount of protein to every meal. This can help trigger the production of key hormones. Ideally, you should consume 20&ndash;30 grams of protein per meal. Get your protein from fish, chicken, tofu or nuts. &nbsp;
Foods that are rich in fibre like oranges, beets, carrots and guava could help regulate insulin levels in the body.&nbsp;
Try to include a variety of natural fats in your diet and avoiding unhealthy trans fats to reduce insulin resistance. You can include foods rich in Omega-3 fatty acids such as fish and seafood, plant oils, eggs and milk to your regular diet. &nbsp;
It is also equally important to control the amount of sugar-heavy foods, drinks and refined carbs that you consume on a daily basis as they can often increase insulin sensitivity or decrease insulin levels. &nbsp;

With an attempt to tackle the ongoing plastic crisis, the North Delhi Municipal Corporation has partnered with at least 25 eateries and restaurants as 'garbage caf

With an attempt to tackle the ongoing plastic crisis, the&nbsp;North Delhi Municipal Corporation has partnered with at least 25 eateries and restaurants as 'garbage cafes' in Karol Bagh. Five of these 'garbage cafes' were inaugurated at different places on Saturday.
If you provide one kg of plastic to these cafes, you get a meal free of cost. The collected plastic will be picked up by companies which will then recycle it.
The move was welcomed by many, who appreciated the effort as an important step in saving the environment.&nbsp;

Any Indian would say their dal tadka is incomplete without ajwain. Also called carom seeds, this spice has a rich aromatic flavour, and is often compared to thyme.

Any Indian would say their dal tadka is incomplete without ajwain. Also called carom seeds, this spice has a rich aromatic flavour, and is often compared to thyme.&nbsp;
Ajwain has long been used in Ayurveda to get rid of indigestion and gas. Extracts found in the spice may also help relieving peptic ulcers or sores in the small intestine, stomach and esophagus. You can drink ajwain in water to get relief.
Carom seeds may help ease congestion and common cold because of their thymol content. Thymol has anti-bacterial, anti-fungal and anti-inflammatory properties that can soothe congestion. Crush the spice and mix with jaggery. Take the mixture a few times a day!
Anti-inflammatory properties of ajwain could also help you reduce&nbsp;arthritis-related joint&nbsp;pain. All you've got to do is add a spoonful of seeds in a tub of warm water and soak the joints giving you pain. Alternatively, you can apply a paste on the affected areas.

Forget ice cream made with McDonald's chicken burger! A man from Pakistan made biryani and topped it with strawberries, irking biryani lovers on the Internet. Saad, who

Forget ice cream made with McDonald's chicken burger! A man from Pakistan made biryani and topped it with strawberries, irking biryani lovers on the Internet. Saad, who stays in Islamabad, shared a photograph of the 'Strawbiryani' and stated he was curious to know what desi Twitter thinks of it. While some asked him to see a doctor, others called it a case of pure blasphemy.

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