In diet discourse, potatoes often receive a short shrift. They're lumped into "bad carbs," blamed for weight gain, demonized in diabetes discussion, and banished from many slimming plans. Social media ...

Fresh fruits, vegetables and lean proteins keep more nutrients than foods that have been processed or packaged. For the best taste and nutrition, pick fruits and vegetables that are in season. Choose ...

Certain cooking oils pose risks to heart health, increasing chances of clogged arteries and high cholesterol. Refined seed oils, palm oil, coconut oil, and hydrogenated oils are highlighted. Simple ...

For decades, low-fat cooking has been promoted as the healthier choice. From television adverts warning about cholesterol to diet plans promising quick weight loss by cutting down on oil, the message ...

An egg for breakfast provides you with some protein to fill you up for the morning. Cooking eggs in the microwave gives them a runny taste, and hard-boiled eggs can stink up your kitchen. A good ...

Steaming and microwaving vegetables are two of the healthiest cooking methods. Cooking vegetables is essential for flavour and digestibility, but how you cook them can influence their nutritional ...

Algae cooking oil is derived directly from microalgae and offers a neutral taste for cooking It contains heart-healthy monounsaturated fats and omega-3 fatty acids suitable for vegans Algae oil has a ...

Cooking oil is one of the most-used ingredients in the kitchen, yet many people give little thought to which one they choose. Different oils vary significantly in their nutritional value, smoke points ...

Oil usage during cooking is often unmonitored in Indian households, as oily foods are common. From samosas to pakoras and fries, oily foods are hard to resist, but knowing how much oil is healthy can ...

Tavishi Dogra is a Deputy Chief Content Producer, Health & Wellness, at Hindustan Times. She has over 9 years of experience writing about fitness, nutrition, and mental well-being, translating medical ...