A study by the University of Michigan highlights how widely enjoyed fast foods can cause great harm in the long run. It particularly stated that one hot dog could reduce lifespan by 36 minutes, while a fizzy drink shortens it by 12 minutes. The study makes it clear that ultra-processed food may give pleasure but can lead to several health issues.
Diet tips: Your “healthy” foods might be sabotaging your weight loss. Ice cream, cold drinks, peanut butter, sports drinks, and fast food salads can contain hidden sugars and extra calories. Stay mindful of portion sizes and consider healthier alternatives.
Excessive sodium intake can also have a negative impact on kidney function, as the kidneys must work harder to excrete the excess sodium, potentially leading to kidney disease over time. Reducing sodium intake through dietary changes can significantly lower these health risks and improve overall cardiovascular health.
A diet rich in fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and lean proteins provides essential nutrients that support cardiovascular function and reduce inflammation. Here are eight foods to avoid or limit to promote a healthy heart.
Prices of essentials in India have shot up in recent months, prompting companies like Coca-Cola (KO.N) to roll out smaller packs and restaurants to launch cheaper pizzas and burgers.
Processed and fast foods, refined sugar, excessive alcohol, high-fat and fried foods, excessive salt, foods with lots of carbs, and artificial additives can hinder immune function and increase the risk of diseases. Opt for fresh, whole foods instead.
While a global buzz has grown around Korean fried chicken, in Japan, karaage reigns supreme. Pronounced "kara-agay", it is a national obsession
Deepak Nirula, the man who turned Nirula’s into a fast-food behemoth, passed away on October 4, 2022. Here’s how he helped a country whet its appetite for food from around the world.
The executives and employees of Raising Cane's, a US-based fast food joint, are trying their luck out as a team.
Arvind R.P., director - marketing and communications, McDonald’s India West and South, on McDonald’s completing 25 years in India and what lies ahead for the fast food giant.
Free refills of soft drinks with high sugar content will also be banned in the eat-out sector.
The Colombian restaurant ‘Toro McCoy’ describes the pure gold-plated ‘Oro McCoy’ burger as 'a brioche burger bathed in 24-karat gold with double meat, caramelised bacon and double cheese'.
Pizza Hut considers India to be one of its most important markets and plans to double its store count to over 700 in the next five years, riding the wave of growing popularity of western fast-food in the country, a senior company executive said.
The company, which entered ready-to-eat segment last month, reported turnover of Rs 550 crore in the previous fiscal and looking to close the current financial year with sales of Rs 650-675 crore.
Speaking to CNBC-TV18, Amit Jatia, Vice Chairman of Westlife Development, the fast food chain's master franchisee, said prices would increase 3-5 percent this year but would remain affordable.
Taco Bell plans to enter cities such as Hyderabad, Chandigarh, Chennai, Pune, Ahmadabad, he said adding that "we are looking to 10 to 12 cities between now and 2020".
The stock has run up sharply and it has moved to 2400 percent. It was trading around Rs 10-12 and now trading at over Rs 300. So, there has been a huge jump in terms of the way the stock has moved up. The valuations are much richer than global McDonalds and even the local peer which is Jubilant Foods.
With McCafe opening its doors in India on Monday, there's one more reason to go out for a cup of coffee. For McDonald's India, McCafe represents a host of opportunities.
Continuing to support its stand against FDI in retail, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Tuesday targeted fast food chain McDonald's and said they do not source potatoes from Indian farmers for its fries.
US fast-food chain Subway aims to add 150 new restaurants in India by the end of the next calendar year, driven by growth in a country where a generation of young and increasingly wealthy consumers have a rising appetite for western tastes.
Potato chips served in many fast-food outlets and restaurants could contain a cancer-causing chemical due to its cooking process, a new research has claimed.
Investment bank CLSA expects the retail sector in India will grow at a compounded annual rate of 12% over the next five years, with hypermarkets and fast food outlets growing faster than the overall market.
Taking a break from its tradition, fast food chain McDonald's on Tuesday said it will launch all-vegetarian restaurants in various pilgrimage sites across India with the first outlet opening in Amritsar by middle of next year.
McDonald's Corp reported higher quarterly profit on Friday, paced by strong sales at established restaurants in the United States and Europe.
Energy major Reliance Industries, India's most valued company that also runs supermarkets, plans to enter the fast-food business next year, the Economic Times reported on Monday.