Protein supplements are not recommended: ICMR publishes 17 dietary guidelines for Indians. Check list

Protein supplements are not recommended: ICMR publishes 17 dietary guidelines for Indians.  Check list

In a set of dietary guidelines, the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) has advised against the consumption of protein supplements to increase body mass. The guidelines challenge common misconceptions …

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Ultra-processed foods (UPF) are harming our health, here’s what we should be eating

Ultra-processed foods (UPF) are harming our health, here's what we should be eating

What alternatives are there to ultra-processed foods? Preparing meals and snacks from scratch with unprocessed or minimally processed ingredients is ideal, but for most of us that’s just not possible …

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A 30-year American study links ultra-processed foods to an increased risk of premature death

A 30-year American study links ultra-processed foods to an increased risk of premature death

Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public Domain Higher consumption of most ultra-processed foods is linked to a slightly higher risk of death, with ready-to-eat meat, poultry and seafood products, sugary drinks, dairy-based desserts …

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