Nutrition

Mothers' Nutrition Pivotal for Healthy Child Growth, Study

Improving mothers' nutrition before and during pregnancy is pivotal to reducing child stunting in developing countries, researchers said on Tuesday, as a new study showed poor child growth often starts in the womb.

National Nutrition Week Being Observed in West Bengal

To enhance community-based initiatives in educating mothers and caregivers on nutrition issues, the West Bengal government is observing National Nutrition Week till next Monday.

Finally, Food Labels on Nutrition Facts Will Get a Makeover

After 20 years, the labels on nutrition facts on the back of food packages is all set to get a makeover. Food labeling has not been transparent and clear in educating consumers about the ingredients ...

Getting a Nutrition Goal is Great, But We Need a More Ambitious Target

Nutrition was neglected in the millennium development goals, so we need tougher targets to end hunger and malnutrition by 2030Nutrition did not feature strongly enough in the millennium development goals (MDGs). Persistently high levels of ...

Strawberry Nutrition: Amazing Strawberry Nutrition Facts And Health Benefits

One of the most vibrant and beautiful-looking fruits found in nature, strawberry is not only immensely delicious, but also loaded with various health benefiting properties. On the nutrition front, strawberries are loaded with a hefty ...

'Healthy' Sweeteners, Protein-Powerhouse Quinoa and Other Nutrition Myths, Debunked

Is agave really better than white sugar? Will cleansing help my body detoxify? We all hunger for nutrition advice, but not all the advice you hear is worth believing.

To Fight Belly Fat, Prioritize Sleep

"Exercise, nutrition, sleep and reducing stress are all important factors in reducing belly fat in particular and improving general health," Kahan says.

Zucchini Nutrition Facts: 5 Incredible Benefits of Eating This Low Calorie Veggie

A popular summer squash, zucchini is touted to be one of the best sources to lose weight and keep the heart healthy. Here are some zucchini nutrition facts.

Jowar Nutrition: Health Benefits And Nutrition Facts About Jowar

Jowar is commonly called by various names across India- jwaarie, jowar, jola, or jondhalaa and is used to make bhakri, jowar roti, or jolada rotti. Jowar is a staple source of nutrition in areas that ...

Michelle Obama to call for nutrition label changes

First Lady Michelle Obama plans to announce a series of proposed changes to food labels Thursday, aiming to make healthy choices easier for consumers in a country where obesity is rampant.The revisions would relate to ...