Modern science, has taken decades and decades to prove what has been clearly documented almost 3500 years ago in our ancient texts like the Ashtanga Hridaya, says V R Ananthoo, a strong advocate of age-old healthy eating practices and one of the coordinators of Safe Food Alliance.

Senior science journalist, Dinesh C Sharma told rediff.com that the way ahead would require higher public awareness and discourse on these factors and building advocacy for reversing such government policies

Nutritionist and health expert Naini Setalvad will addressed reader queries on how to control sugar intake.

Exercise, dieting and any other measures to drop those pounds will prove futile if your metabolism is sluggish.

You may have the drive to drop that extra weight, but are you using the right methods?

Never in the history of the earth have human beings been more exposed to toxins than we are in these times. Detoxification is the need of the hour and is a major component of good health.

Not all carbohydrates affect your body in the same manner, which is why you should be selective about what you consume.

FMCG sector analysts say that due to excise free zones, impact of the excise duty hike will be limited, except for Hindustan Lever. The sector wants impetus for rural income generation and no hike in service tax.

If you want to clean up your act diet-wise, here's some sound advice regarding foods that possess detoxifying properties and how they can benefit you.

In your bid to drop weight or eat healthy, don't let these 'diet breakers' ruin your regime! We bring you the most popular foods that bring on cravings -- and substitutes that will ensure your calorie intake stays in control.

Latest research in the United States suggests that high fructose corn syrup, a common sweetener used in popular colas, could lead to diabetes when consumed in excess as children are wont to

The best way to beat the heat is by staying hydrated. But keep that chilled beer at arm's length And look beyond plain old water.

Parul Patni discusses dieting do's and don'ts for expecting mothers.

Since you cannot avoid stress, the only way out is to control the food you eat. Let these smart tips help you.

Get Ahead reader Rajesh wants to reduce his weight from 98 kgs to about 75-80 kgs, but suffers from mild hypertension and hypothyroidism.

Saying that the consumer has the right to know what he consumes, the Supreme Court on Monday dismissed two petitions filed by soft drink giants, Pepsi and Coca-Cola.

One day, I took Mom shopping. We happened to pass a sugarcane juice vendor and I offered to buy her a drink.