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Is freshly squeezed orange juice really better for you?

According to a recent study, shop bought orange juice contains same levels of bioactive compounds as freshly squeezed. In fact, the research, published in the International Journal of Food Sciences and Nutrition, claims that shop bought orange juice delivers more than 90 percent of our vitamin C in one glass. In recent years, some consumers have raised […]

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KFC welcome in Ayodhya but can’t sell non-veg items in restricted area: Official

American fast food chain Kentucky Fried Chicken (KFC) can open their outlets in Ayodhya but can sell only vegetarian items in the restricted zone, Ayodhya district magistrate Nitish Kumar has said. However, KFC, famous for its fried chicken items, can sell their non-vegetarian products outside the restricted zone, where serving liquor is also banned. The

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“11-Minute Exercise, Plant-Based Diet And No Lunch Rule”: King Charles’ Health Regime

Buckingham Palace recently shared that King Charles has been diagnosed with a form of cancer.  The news of his diagnosis came as a shock to many as the 75-year-old monarch has been sticking to a strict diet and exercise routine for years. The Palace shared that Charles was diagnosed with cancer after a check-up last

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Sustainability benefits of transitioning from current diets to plant-based alternatives or whole-food diets in Sweden

Plant-based alternatives (PBAs) are increasingly becoming part of diets. Here, we investigate the environmental, nutritional, and economic implications of replacing animal-source foods (ASFs) with PBAs or whole foods (WFs) in the Swedish diet. Utilising two functional units (mass and energy), we model vegan, vegetarian, and flexitarian scenarios, each based on PBAs or WFs. Our results

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World Vegetarian Day 2023: History of the day and benefits of turning vegetarian

World Vegetarian Day is celebrated every year on October 1 to spread awareness around benefits of vegetarianism and how it plays in important role in shrinking environment footprint. Vegetarianism has gained popularity in recent decades as studies confirm the benefits of plant-based diets and how it can work wonders for the health. Many studies prove

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What happens to your body when you stop eating non-vegetarian food for a month?

According to the World Economic Forum, vegetarianism has been on the rise slowly in the past few years, especially in the United States and Europe. Dr Ekta Singhwal, MSc (Dietician), Ujala Cygnus Group of Hospitals, said there are several reasons why many non-vegetarians are making the switch to veganism or vegetarianism, which range from ethical

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Choose a low calorie vegetarian diet for healthy and sustainable weight loss

When it comes to losing weight, many people find it tough to achieve it even on a vegetarian diet. This happens if they find themselves eating too many carbohydrates or processed foods. However, with the rising interest in vegetarianism, settling for a low calorie vegetarian diet can lead you closer to your weight-loss dreams. Be

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Is a plant-based diet really healthier? Experts weigh in on nutrition for the new year

New year, new you? Your nutrition can help you not only look but feel better — and experts point to plant-based diets as a health-forward option for 2024 and beyond. “Low carbohydrate diets do tend to promote weight loss, but the nutritional value of the diet still really matters. So what you want to be doing is

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