Mangaluru: As traditional food habits rapidly give way to processed, Western-style diets, Nitte (Deemed to be University) has joined a global initiative to document and study heritage diets before they disappear, with researchers hoping these age-old eating patterns could unlock new insights into preventing chronic diseases.The World Diet Initiative launched by researchers from 12 countries…
4 min readNew DelhiJul 17, 2026 06:00 AM IST Blood sugar is often thought to be closely tied to body weight and eating habits. Many people assume that those who are lean, physically active and eat a balanced diet are unlikely to experience significant blood sugar spikes, while people with less healthy lifestyles are expected…
What should you eat for a healthier colon? A recent Instagram post by US-based gastroenterologist Dr Joseph Salhab attempted to answer that question. Sharing the foods he personally eats as someone who sees colon cancer regularly in his practice, the doctor highlighted everything from cruciferous vegetables and yoghurt to nuts, fruits, and avocados. “This does…
A new study claims that, contrary to the long-standing belief that sugar-free diets are beneficial, they may be counterproductive. “Mice on a sucrose-free low-fat diet showed worse blood sugar control, increased inflammation, disrupted gut bacteria, and signs of fatty liver compared with mice that consumed some sucrose,” the study presented at the Endocrine Society’s annual…
