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Eating Vegetables During Pregnancy Could Influence Your Child's Food Choices: Study
Eating a variety of foods may also help expose babies to a wider range of flavours naturally. The new study suggests that vegetable exposure during pregnancy may influence how children respond to certain foods years later.
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SEHAT Mission Explained: ICMR's Plan To Fix Nutrient Deficiencies Through Your Daily Meals
The Indian Council of Medical Research and the Indian Council of Agricultural Research plan to merge health data with fortified agricultural practices through the SEHAT mission. This move is being taken to tackle the nutrient deficiencies present in
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Kangana Ranaut Revisits Her Nutritious Himachali Childhood Diet
Kangana Ranaut recalled how she would always have simple, local and nutritious food while growing up in the mountains of Himachal Pradesh.
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High-Protein Dal Palak Uttapam Recipe: A Healthy Choice For Kids' Tiffin
Children need a balanced diet, but many are reluctant to eat lentils and green vegetables. Dal Palak Uttapam solves this problem by combining nutrition with taste.
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Can Food Help Prevent Early Puberty In Young Girls? A Science-Backed Guide
Early puberty in girls has become more common, raising concerns among parents. Experts suggest that diet and everyday food choices may play a role in supporting healthier growth and hormone balance.
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DNA Changes Seen In Exclusively Breastfed Children, Study Finds
An analysis of blood samples has found that children who were exclusively breastfed for at least the first three months carry epigenetic markers such as chemical changes in the DNA when compared to those not breastfed.
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Type 5 Diabetes And Childhood Nutrition: What Doctors Say Parents Need To Know
Type 5 diabetes is linked to childhood nutrition. So, addressing the gaps in childhood nutrition is necessary, as explained by Dr Soma Srinivas and Prof. Anoop Misra.
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The Early Exposure Rule: How Growing Up With Gluten Impacts A Child's Gut Health
Early exposure to gluten is necessary for a child's gut health. Here is what you need to know about the risks of a gluten-free diet and why unnecessary elimination can harm gut health.
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Only 51% Of Central School Education Funds Utilised: Parliamentary Panel Flags Concern
The panel highlighted persistent under-spending and operational challenges under PM-POSHAN, one of the world's largest school nutrition programmes, covering children in Classes 1-8 and Balvatika.
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Beyond The Gut: How Ultra-Processed Foods Can Impact Your Bones
Ultra-processed food consumption can impact your bone health. Here is why you need to be careful of what you eat and why attention to the food label matters.
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Can Tuberculosis Come Back After Treatment? Doctor Explains Recurrence
Tuberculosis can recur through relapse or new drug-resistant strains, often triggered by incomplete treatment, a weakened immune system, or poor nutrition.
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Managing Parental Stress May Protect Children From Obesity, Finds Yale Study
A recent study says that parental stress can lead to childhood obesity. Published in the journal Pediatrics, the study says that lowering parental stress may help reduce the risk of obesity in young children.
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Health At Tea-Time: Dietitian Shares What To Eat With Chai To Avoid Blood Sugar Spikes
Pairing chai with biscuits or fried snacks may cause blood sugar spikes. Nutrition experts recommend healthier options like nuts, roasted chana and fruits that provide fibre, protein and healthy fats to help stabilise glucose levels and sustain energ
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Milk Alone Is Not Enough For Your Child's Growth, Nutritionist Explains Why
Strong growth comes from balanced meals, good sleep and active play — not just a daily glass of milk.
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Low-Fat vs Toned Milk: What's The Difference And Which Is Healthier?
Low-fat and toned milk are the milk variants that are consumed widely in India. Here are the exact differences between each of these milks and why you need to consider their nutrient profiles and quality while making a choice.
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Eating Vegetables During Pregnancy Could Influence Your Child's Food Choices: Study
Eating a variety of foods may also help expose babies to a wider range of flavours naturally. The new study suggests that vegetable exposure during pregnancy may influence how children respond to certain foods years later.
-
SEHAT Mission Explained: ICMR's Plan To Fix Nutrient Deficiencies Through Your Daily Meals
The Indian Council of Medical Research and the Indian Council of Agricultural Research plan to merge health data with fortified agricultural practices through the SEHAT mission. This move is being taken to tackle the nutrient deficiencies present in
-
Kangana Ranaut Revisits Her Nutritious Himachali Childhood Diet
Kangana Ranaut recalled how she would always have simple, local and nutritious food while growing up in the mountains of Himachal Pradesh.
-
High-Protein Dal Palak Uttapam Recipe: A Healthy Choice For Kids' Tiffin
Children need a balanced diet, but many are reluctant to eat lentils and green vegetables. Dal Palak Uttapam solves this problem by combining nutrition with taste.
-
Can Food Help Prevent Early Puberty In Young Girls? A Science-Backed Guide
Early puberty in girls has become more common, raising concerns among parents. Experts suggest that diet and everyday food choices may play a role in supporting healthier growth and hormone balance.
-
DNA Changes Seen In Exclusively Breastfed Children, Study Finds
An analysis of blood samples has found that children who were exclusively breastfed for at least the first three months carry epigenetic markers such as chemical changes in the DNA when compared to those not breastfed.
-
Type 5 Diabetes And Childhood Nutrition: What Doctors Say Parents Need To Know
Type 5 diabetes is linked to childhood nutrition. So, addressing the gaps in childhood nutrition is necessary, as explained by Dr Soma Srinivas and Prof. Anoop Misra.
-
The Early Exposure Rule: How Growing Up With Gluten Impacts A Child's Gut Health
Early exposure to gluten is necessary for a child's gut health. Here is what you need to know about the risks of a gluten-free diet and why unnecessary elimination can harm gut health.
-
Only 51% Of Central School Education Funds Utilised: Parliamentary Panel Flags Concern
The panel highlighted persistent under-spending and operational challenges under PM-POSHAN, one of the world's largest school nutrition programmes, covering children in Classes 1-8 and Balvatika.
-
Beyond The Gut: How Ultra-Processed Foods Can Impact Your Bones
Ultra-processed food consumption can impact your bone health. Here is why you need to be careful of what you eat and why attention to the food label matters.
-
Can Tuberculosis Come Back After Treatment? Doctor Explains Recurrence
Tuberculosis can recur through relapse or new drug-resistant strains, often triggered by incomplete treatment, a weakened immune system, or poor nutrition.
-
Managing Parental Stress May Protect Children From Obesity, Finds Yale Study
A recent study says that parental stress can lead to childhood obesity. Published in the journal Pediatrics, the study says that lowering parental stress may help reduce the risk of obesity in young children.
-
Health At Tea-Time: Dietitian Shares What To Eat With Chai To Avoid Blood Sugar Spikes
Pairing chai with biscuits or fried snacks may cause blood sugar spikes. Nutrition experts recommend healthier options like nuts, roasted chana and fruits that provide fibre, protein and healthy fats to help stabilise glucose levels and sustain energ
-
Milk Alone Is Not Enough For Your Child's Growth, Nutritionist Explains Why
Strong growth comes from balanced meals, good sleep and active play — not just a daily glass of milk.
-
Low-Fat vs Toned Milk: What's The Difference And Which Is Healthier?
Low-fat and toned milk are the milk variants that are consumed widely in India. Here are the exact differences between each of these milks and why you need to consider their nutrient profiles and quality while making a choice.
