Mothers’ eating habits influence kids’ taste buds
May 31st, 2012 - 11:00 pm ICT by IANS
Washington, May 31 (IANS) Mothers fond of drinking or having junk food must watch out, as their children keep on monitoring such habits and can go on to adopt them ... Read more...
Posted in Life Style |
People more likely to eat fruits within reach
May 1st, 2012 - 4:22 pm ICT by IANS
Washington, May 1 (IANS) Want to stay healthy - then place fruits in a clear bowl within arm's reach, so that you could help yourself whenever you felt the urge ... Read more...
Posted in Health |
Inactive life style leading to rise in unhealthy Fijians
January 21st, 2012 - 5:45 pm ICT by IANS
Suva, Jan 21 (IANS) As many as three in four individuals in Fiji are physically inactive, a situation which is causing rise in health risks for them, the government has ... Read more...
Posted in Life Style |
Delhi school kids to form human chain against junk food
December 17th, 2011 - 8:39 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Dec 17 (IANS) The students of Father Agnel School in the capital will form a human chain Monday against the rise in junk food consumption among school-going children.
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Posted in Health |
Whole Kids foundation to focus on childhood health
July 28th, 2011 - 12:58 am ICT by Aishwarya Bhatt
Austin, Texas, July 27 (THAINDIAN NEWS) Just as US McDonald’s announced that they will give fruit for every Happy Meal purchased another food company is taking a step to ensure that US ... Read more...
Posted in Health |
Kids sharing family meals less likely to binge
May 2nd, 2011 - 9:21 pm ICT by IANS
London, May 2 (IANS) Children who share family meals are less likely to pile on the pounds or binge on junk food.Researchers found kids who ate with their parents at ... Read more...
Posted in Health |
Kids know which brands deliver what they want: salt, sugar and fat
January 26th, 2011 - 5:38 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Jan 26 (ANI): A research has indicated that a child's preference for certain tastes mostly includes salty, sugary and fatty foods; what's more, they know exactly which food brands will deliver ... Read more...
Posted in Health Science |
Surprising Health Food Imposters One Should Know About
January 15th, 2011 - 8:34 pm ICT by GD
By Ranjan Bhaduri
Jan 15, (THAINDIAN NEWS) The number of health conscious people and the craving for healthy food are on the rise and the market is replete with hundreds of so called ... Read more...
Posted in Health |
Ways To Keep Cholesterol Under Check
January 11th, 2011 - 9:14 pm ICT by GD
By Ranjan Bhaduri
Jan 11, (THAINDIAN NEWS) Earlier on high level of cholesterol was something people confronted in their mid-forties but owing to the stressful life and hectic work schedule, many people are ... Read more...
Posted in Health |
Mediterranean diet keeps the brain fit
December 31st, 2010 - 4:35 pm ICT by ANI
London, Dec 31 (ANI): A new study has revealed that a Mediterranean diet could be the secret to keeping your brain in good working order in old age.A diet rich in fruit, ... Read more...
Posted in Health Science |
Eating habits that ensure a longer life
December 23rd, 2010 - 1:13 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Dec 23 (ANI): A new study has found that the leading causes of death are no more infectious diseases but chronic diseases such as cardiovascular disease and cancer - which may ... Read more...
Posted in Health Science |
Mother’s diet affects kid’s eating habits
December 15th, 2010 - 3:15 pm ICT by IANS
Washington, Dec 15 (IANS) A mother's dietary habits have a vital bearing on whether her child consumes enough fruits and vegetables, according to a research. Professor Mildred Horodynski of College of Nursing, ... Read more...
Posted in Health |
Mums’ diets have biggest influence on kids’ eating habits
December 15th, 2010 - 2:04 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Dec 15 (ANI): New research reveals that a mother's own eating habits - and whether she views her child as a 'picky eater' - has a huge impact on whether her ... Read more...
Posted in Health Science |
Advertisers say children’s junk food ads ‘made for adults’
November 1st, 2010 - 2:17 pm ICT by ANI
Sydney, Nov 1 (ANI): Advertisers in Australia were breaching codes aimed at reducing children's exposure to junk food marketing by claiming their ads were targeting adults, according to an analysis.According to a ... Read more...
Posted in Health Science |
WeightWatchers dumps old ‘calorie counting’ plan to make dieting tastier
October 31st, 2010 - 1:08 pm ICT by ANI
London, Oct 31 (ANI): Dieting company WeightWatchers' fat and calorie-based points is set to be replaced by a new system that allows treats, from birthday meals out to the odd fast food ... Read more...
Posted in Health Science |
Sugary sports drinks not as healthy as thought
September 28th, 2010 - 3:16 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Sep 28 (ANI): The flavoured and sports beverages containing sugar are not as healthy as believed.Researchers at the Michael & Susan Dell Center for Healthy Living at The University of Texas ... Read more...
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Higher taxes on booze, fatty foods can cut diseases: Study
September 8th, 2010 - 5:00 pm ICT by ANI
Wellington, Sept 8 (ANI): New research has indicated that making fatty foods and alcohol expensive will be a lot more effective in promoting nutrition and health than licensing controls and patient interventions.The ... Read more...
Posted in Health Science |
Parents’ preference for nutritious food withers when buying for kids
September 5th, 2010 - 5:20 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Sep 5 (ANI): New research shows that parents' preference for nutritious foods goes down to 50 percent when they're selecting products for the kids, rather than for themselves.The likely explanation is ... Read more...
Posted in Health Science |
8 out of 10 Brit mums fib to kids to make them eat
September 1st, 2010 - 2:50 pm ICT by ANI
London, Sept 1 (ANI): A new UK survey has revealed that many mothers resort to telling white lies to their children so as to get them to eat healthy foods.The survey found ... Read more...
Posted in World |
Red Meat Increases Bladder Cancer Risk, Study Says
August 23rd, 2010 - 7:36 pm ICT by GD
By Gina Gomez
Washington, Aug 23, (THAINDIAN NEWS) Red meat is already known to rank really low in the list of healthy foods as it has been linked to a variety of ailments ... Read more...
Posted in Health |
1 in 4 Britons is officially obese
July 3rd, 2010 - 5:43 pm ICT by ANI
London, July 3 (ANI): One in four Britons is officially obese, shocking figures have revealed.The rising number of dangerously overweight people is putting a huge strain on the NHS, with one million ... Read more...
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Olive oil protects against breast cancer: Study
July 3rd, 2010 - 1:42 am ICT by IANS
London, July 3 (IANS) Adding olive oil to one's daily diet could help keep breast cancer at bay, says a latest study.
The findings show that the Mediterranean oil mounts a multi-pronged attack ... Read more...
Posted in Health |
New York Court sides with Jessica Seinfeld in the cookbook row
April 29th, 2010 - 2:32 am ICT by Aishwarya Bhatt
New York, Apr 28 (THAINDIAN NEWS) A federal appeals court sided with Jessica Seinfeld in the cookbook row. She was neck to neck in a battle with Missy Chase Lapine, who had ... Read more...
Posted in World News |
People more likely to improve diet with written plan, phone calls
April 22nd, 2010 - 4:24 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, April 22 (ANI): A new research suggests that combining telephone counseling calls with a daily written diet plan increases a person's success in improving fruit and vegetables consumption.Zora Djuric, research professor ... Read more...
Posted in Health Science |
Healthy foods can burn a hole in your pocket
April 13th, 2010 - 6:06 pm ICT by ANI
Sydney, April 13 (ANI): While most nutritionists and chefs say that healthy food is affordable, a study has found that it is not so, as the prices of fruit and vegetables are ... Read more...
Posted in Health Science |
Do Chemical Compositions Cause Junk Food Addictions?
March 30th, 2010 - 3:38 am ICT by Angela Kaye Mason
Mar 29 (THAINDIAN NEWS) The former commissioner of the FDA, (Food and Drug Administration) David Kessler wrote a book entitled "The End of Overeating" which opened a great deal of controversy. He ... Read more...
Posted in Health |
Toys And Fast Food Do Not Go Hand In Hand, California Official Says
March 25th, 2010 - 9:21 pm ICT by GD
By Meena Kar
Santa Clara, California, March 25, (THAINDIAN NEWS) Few people will disagree to the fact that toys are the soul mates of many kids. This fact is also not hidden from ... Read more...
Posted in Health |
‘Sin’ tax on junk food may encourage healthier eating habits
February 25th, 2010 - 5:13 pm ICT by ANI
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(ANI): Levying taxes on unhealthy food items could help encourage people to eat
fruits and vegetables and whole grains, scientists have observed.Psychological scientist
Leonard Epstein at University ... Read more...
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Thousands witness Gwalior’s annual bullock cart race
January 29th, 2010 - 6:13 pm ICT by ANI
Gwalior, Jan. 29 (ANI): The annual bullock cart race of Gwalior attracted scores of spectators from entire Madhya Pradesh, and saw participation of even from the bordering states of Uttar Pradesh and ... Read more...
Posted in National |
Blame calcium if you find food tasteless
January 9th, 2010 - 2:34 pm ICT by IANS
Washington, Jan 9 (IANS) Next time you find food tasteless, you can blame calcium as it plays a role in taste-making, a new study shows.
Japanese researchers have shown for the first time ... Read more...
Posted in Sci-Tech |
Superfruit with three times orange’s vitamin C makes its way to the UK
January 1st, 2010 - 4:58 pm ICT by ANI
London, Jan 1 (ANI): An African fruit, which has three times the vitamin C of an orange and twice as much calcium as milk, is now available in the UK.The baobab fruit ... Read more...
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Michelle Obama to star on Sesame Street for 40th anniversary
November 10th, 2009 - 11:33 am ICT by IANS
Los Angeles, Nov 10 (DPA) Landmark children's television show Sesame Street is celebrating its 40th anniversary Tuesday with a special guest: First Lady Michelle Obama is set to appear on the programme ... Read more...
Posted in Entertainment |
Sesame Street celebrating its 40th birthday with Google
November 4th, 2009 - 9:58 pm ICT by Aishwarya Bhatt
Arlington, Nov 4 (THAINDIAN NEWS) Everybody’s favorite muppets show, Sesame Street debuted on 10th November 40 years ago. And its 40th landmark birthday is also being celebrated in style with the ... Read more...
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Mayo Clinic Lists Top Ten Heathy Food
November 2nd, 2009 - 6:51 pm ICT by GD
By Gina Gomez
West Palm Beach, Nov. 2, (THAINDIAN NEWS) The much acclaimed Mayo Clinic, which is situated in Minnesota, recently came up with its list of 10 most healthy foods that should ... Read more...
Posted in Health |
Lara Bingle reveals secret behind super-slim bod
November 1st, 2009 - 2:09 pm ICT by ANI
Melbourne, Nov 1 (ANI): Aussie supermodel Lara Bingle has revealed the secret behind her super slim body - daily run, with after-dinner chocolate as an indulgent reward.The 22-year-old fiancée of cricketer Michael ... Read more...
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