Vegetarians consuming plant-based alternatives to meat -- suggested as one of the means to lower the environmental impact of meat consumption -- could have a 42 per cent increased risk of depression compared to vegetarians who refrain from them, according to a study. Published in the journal Food Frontiers, the study also found higher blood …
A 27-year-old woman from the UK turned an unexpected discovery into a week of inventive meals after finding a 5kg mushroom in a field in Buckinghamshire. Alissimon Minnitt, an experienced forager, was walking with her father when they stumbled upon the massive puffball mushroom, which she described as being "about twice the size of my …
Bollywood superstar Salman Khan is a complete "foodie" and loves his home food, which includes rajma chawal, crispy 'bhindi' and mutton biryani among many other yummy delicacies, revealed his youngest sister Arpita Khan. Asked Arpita, if his brother and Bollywood's 'Bhaijaan' Salman is a foodie, she told IANS: "Yes, bhai is definitely a foodie just …
Do you use black plastic items such as spatulas or sushi trays in your kitchen? While black plastic items may look more appealing than other colours, a new study has found several potential health risks associated with the use of most black plastics in the kitchen. Conducted in the US, scientists from Toxic-Free Future (a …
A large-scale Swedish study on Monday suggested that drinking sweetened drinks can significantly increase your risk of serious cardiovascular diseases like stroke, heart failure, and atrial fibrillation. The study also showed that consuming too much added sugar can increase the risk of stroke or aneurysm. However, limited consumption of treats can be safe. "Consuming sweet drinks …
Eating more plant-based protein than animal-based protein may help reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD) and coronary heart disease (CHD), according to a new study on Monday. The study, led by researchers at Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health, showed that the risk reductions are likely driven by the replacement of red and …
Ollie Pope was relieved after he played a gutsy knock in the opening Test against New Zealand at the Hagley Oval in Christchurch. Batting at No.6, Pope scored 77 runs off 98 balls with eight fours, helping England reduce the deficit to 29 in their first innings with five wickets in hand.Batting at No.6, Pope …
Ishan Kishan found a new home in Sunrisers Hyderabad, while Royal Challengers Bengaluru zipped in to take away Phil Salt in the Indian Premier League (IPL) mega auction in Jeddah on Sunday. In the capped wicketkeepers, South Africa's Quinton de Kock came up first with bids from Rs 2 crore. Initially, there wasn't …
Former wicketkeeper Deep Dasgupta is hoping that Virat Kohli will tap into his aggressive and combative side during the Border-Gavaskar Trophy in Australia. Kohli hasn't had the best of times in Test cricket this year as he has struggled for runs in the 6 matches that he has played. During this time, the star batter …
A study has uncovered how microbes in one's gut helps manage stress by interacting with the body's circadian rhythms, or biological clock.Researchers from the University College Cork, Ireland, found that the trillions of microorganisms in the gut -- or the gut microbiome -- control the hormones produced in response to stress in a time-dependent manner.A …
