In his first meeting with top executives from PepsiCo, W.K. Kellogg, General Mills and other large companies, Robert F. Kennedy Jr., the health secretary, bluntly told them that a top priority would be eliminating artificial dyes from the nation’s food supply. At the Monday meeting, Mr. Kennedy emphasized that it was a “strong desire and…
The festival of Holi is around the corner, and no Holi celebration is complete without a delectable dose of mawa gujiya, malpua, gulab jamun, dahi vada, kalakand and more. And one thing that is common to all these dishes is ‘Mawa’. And that is the reason the demand for mawa increases around the festival and…
Joan Dye Gussow, a nutritionist and educator who was often referred to as the matriarch of the “eat locally, think globally” food movement, died on Friday at her home in Piermont, NY., in Rockland County. She was 96. Her death, from congestive heart failure, was announced by Pamela A. Koch, an associate professor of nutrition…
Garlic is an integral part of any Indian kitchen. From making tadka to enhancing the flavour of any curry, garlic or lehsun is often consumed in almost all regional cuisines of India. Not only this, even international cuisines swear by the magic of garlic, this humble ingredient offers. But, sadly, due to rising business of…
She is art, she is force, she is poetry—she is a sword.She is the spark that can ignite a revolution, the fire that warms the soul. From tending the hearth, cooking with love, to commanding the boardroom and shaping strategies, women embody power in their own extraordinary ways. Balancing the dual responsibilities of creation and…
Jaggery sold in Bengaluru markets has been found adulterated with harmful chemicals like washing soda, chalk powder, and metanil yellow. These substances can cause severe health issues, including kidney damage. Additionally, the use of toxic single-plastic sheets for packaging food poses further health risks. When it comes to white sugar alternatives, jaggery and honey are…
Ailments like cold, fever or seasonal allergies bogging you down? This healthy, low calorie palak soup is a saviour. Simply chop up some palak, and saute it with some onions, garlic, curry leaves and spices. Add some besan to thicken the batter, and use vegetable stock instead of water if possible, to make the soup…
The new head of the Food and Drug Administration division that regulates infant formula was in recent months a corporate lawyer defending a top formula maker from claims that its product gave rise to debilitating harm to premature babies. Kyle A. Diamantas joined the F.D.A. last month to lead the food division, leaving the law…
When it comes to staple food of India, chapati or roti is often discussed as a rich source of nutrients and carbs. And in modern times, whole wheat bread has also become a commonly consumed food, which is easily available and can be consumed in different forms. But, are they both the same in terms…
When it comes to alcohol, from beer, gin, vodka, to whiskey and rum, we know it all. And quite often it is said that moderate consumption of alcohol is good for the human body. In this piece of information, we will explore the difference between beer and whiskey, and which one is healthier. As per…
