According to new studies of this fairly versatile spice (for example you can use it instead of saffron in paellas) turmeric may help to ward off cancer. A controlled experiment was carried out where turmeric was put in a whole range of foods and had changes to a gene associated with depression, cancer and allergies…
Insulin sensitivity is a well-established risk factor for heart attack and daily consumption of dark chocolate can reduce cardiovascular risk. The findings were published in the British Journal of Nutrition under daily chocolate consumption is inversely associated with insulin resistance and liver enzymes in observation of Cardiovascular risk factors in Luxembourg study. Researchers from…
Liver disease patients consuming two cups of black coffee per day have shown lower incidence of fibrosis and cirrhosis, lower Hepatocellular carcinoma rates. Coffee is a rich source of antioxidants and the protective effects of coffee have been proposed in conditions ranging from Parkinson’s disease, heart disease to stroke and Type 2 diabetes according to…
The Vegetable table source of complex carbohydrates and protein, baby corn, has good source of folate, potassium, Vitamin B6, Vitamin C and fiber. Dietary fiber found in baby corn is a type of carbohydrate. This fiber has the ability to absorb water to bulk up stools. This in fact, speeds up the transit time of…
Scientists showed that eating Broccoli steamed or freshly chopped five times per week could lower the risk of several types of cancer including liver, breast prostrate and colon cancers. The Vegetable could reduce he size and number of cancer nodules among those who have a high fat and sugar diet. Broccoli rich in vitamins C,…
The Royal Free hospital treats teenagers and others with eating disorders and has discovered a big increase in people with these syndromes seeking treatment. More diverse backgrounds make up the numbers rather than the typical “middle class perfectionist girl”. Samantha Swinglehurst, (MBE) the trust’s top nurse said “In 2011 we had one or two referrals a…
Shrimoyee Chakraborty, 26, single girl from Jodhpur Park, North Calcutta, plans to create a tea bar at her London restaurant in Brick Lane and aspires to bring Calcutta flavours to London. She persuaded four investors to fund her Calcutta Street , Restaurant at 118 Brick Lane, London E1 6RL. “I was scared at first and…
Bacon, Sausages, hot dogs, Salami, corned beef, beef jerky and ham as well as canned meat all are classified are processed meat and does cause cancer according to latest report from WHO. The World Health Organisation issued a warning that processed meat does cause cancer and red meat is probably carcinogenic. Processed meat which has…
The main protein in milk Casein, binds to the stain causing tannins in tea and stops them turning teeth brown, according to dentists from the University of Alberta’ s School of Dentistry. The tea is the second most consumed drink in the world, and the way it’s processed affects how teeth are stained, according to…
Although Nestle India, has won a victory in its battle to get Maggi noddles back on to the shelves in Indian shops, at the Bombay High Court who decided that a nationwide ban on the snack was unjustified., their troubles are far from over as the country’s Food and safety body may appeal against…