Creamy Palooda | Photo Credit: Shakira Banu Shakira Banu cannot imagine an Iftar without homemade palooda. No cousin of falooda, palooda is a popular dish that is part of Iftar in Northern Kerala, especially Kannur. A home-cook, Shakira says her mother, who has her roots in Marthandam in Kanyakumari district, Tamil Nadu, learned to make … Read more
Three-year-old Taiwo, who weighed just 9.8kg (1st 5lb), died of malnutrition and dehydration. Source link
How some Muslims maintain the same commitment towards exercise and fasting during Ramadan. Source link
Plates of haleem | Photo Credit: NAGARA GOPAL For many in the city, Haleem is a delicacy that makes a grand appearance during the run-up to Ramzan. Not commonly available in Thiruvananthapuram, it was initially popularised by home cooks and a few eateries about five to six years ago. Sheeba La Fleur was one of … Read more
Aug. 10, 2022 – Intermittent fasting was not linked with a smaller chance of getting COVID-19, but it was linked with getting a less severe infection, according to the findings of a new study. The study was done on men and women in Utah who were, on average, in their 60s and got COVID before … Read more
Keto isn’t new The Keto diet is another trendy weight-loss plan, although Susie warns that it’s not all that new a concept. “This diet has been around for a while,” previously going by the names of Atkins or South Beach diets, Susie said. “I feel like it has a really great … Read more
Dec. 23, 2021 — Intermittent fasting can lead to weight loss and other health benefits, at least in the short-term, new research suggests. Combined results from a total of 130 clinical trials show that intermittent fasting could help reduce weight, body mass index (BMI), body fat, “bad” cholesterol, fasting blood sugar, and blood … Read more
Nov. 9, 2021 — Eating a single meal daily may yield longevity and metabolic benefits much like those seen with caloric restriction, according to new findings in mice. Earlier mouse studies have linked calorie restriction to healthier aging and tied long daily fasting to metabolism changes associated with a longer lifespan. Because mice in those … Read more
By Steven ReinbergHealthDay Reporter MONDAY, Sept. 27, 2021 (HealthDay News) — In terms of healthy eating, timing is everything. That’s the word from researchers who claim the time of day that you eat may be just as important for your health as what you eat. Having your meals in a consistent window of 8 to … Read more
Two U.S. nutrition experts not involved with the study agreed with the findings. “When it comes to weight loss, modest reduction of calories is what counts regardless of how you achieve that,” said Lona Sandon, a professor of clinical nutrition with the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center at Dallas. “In other words, reduce … Read more