Vegetables

Frozen fruits and veggies are convenient, but they may have hidden downsides if you eat them all the time. And when it comes to nutrition content, expanded ingredient lists, added sugars, preservatives and risks of contamination, they’re not always as healthy as they seem. Eating frozen fruits and vegetables could actually be bad for you.

Food inflation still pinched in February despite hitting a 21-month low

Prices of over half of the food items rose in February compared to a month ago, as households spending more on food and services felt the pinch of rise in prices more than others.

How nutritious are your salad greens? Mix them up to benefit from different nutrients

Health benefits of eating salad: Not all salad greens are nutritionally equal. Understanding their differences can help you make informed choices to match your health goals while adding variety and flavour to your meals.

From food to services: Here’s what drove consumer prices in August

Pulses inflation has remained in double digits for fifteen straight months

MC Poll | Inflation likely at 60-month low in Aug, industrial production grows in July

Vegetable inflation is likely to bounce back to double digits. The prices of pulses and cereals may dip, according to a Moneycontrol poll of 10 economists

This inflation is all lemons and mangoes: Prices of only 60 items drop even as CPI declines to 59-month low

In July, the 60 items witnessing a sequential deflation only had a combined weight of 11.2 percent— the lowest in a year. Food and vegetable prices were up.

Mushrooms on your pizza, cabbage in your noodles could be a bad idea in monsoon, here's why

Diet guide: Be cautious when buying vegetables during the monsoon season as increased humidity and moisture create ideal conditions for insects and pathogens. Here is why you should refrain from buying certain vegetables to avoid potential health risks.

India’s ‘TOP’ vegetables could spoil its disinflation party

Even as some see retail inflation moderating in June, a spike in the cost of tomatoes and onion and its impact on the food index could dampen the exuberance of any fall in the headline figure.

Avoid cabbage, brinjal, mushrooms, leafy greens during monsoon season, here's why

Vegetables to avoid: During the monsoon season, it's advisable to avoid certain vegetables due to the increased risk of contamination and the presence of bacteria and pathogens. Here are seven vegetables to avoid and the reasons behind it.

Fatty liver in children: Add oats, fruits, fish, nuts, legumes in your child's daily diet

Cause of fatty liver disease in children include poor diet, high intake of sugary and processed foods, and lack of physical activity. Here are eight food items that can help in managing fatty liver disease. By integrating these foods into your child's diet and promoting overall healthy eating habits, you can help support their liver health and potentially reverse fatty liver disease.

What to eat: Reset your gut health with these foods

Health tips: Maintaining a healthy gut is essential for nutrient absorption and waste elimination, influencing overall health physically, mentally, and emotionally. Some scientists even refer to the gut as the second brain due to its profound impact on health. Here are Foods that promote gut health.

All bets on timely, widespread rains to cool food inflation

The upcoming monsoon season is exceedingly important in terms of easing food prices given that the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) cannot do much to influence food supply management, Emkay Global's Madhavi Arora points out.

Kitchen garden tips: Sow these 5 vegetables in your home garden in May

Kitchen garden tips: If you're thinking about starting a vegetable garden at home, begin sowing seeds of cucumber, okra, and more this month. As you sow these vegetable seeds in your home garden this May, remember to keep an eye on watering, fertilising, and pest management to ensure a bountiful harvest.

7- fibre rich carbohydrates you should include in your weight loss journey

Health benefits of Carbohydrates-: These are one of the three macronutrients essential for human nutrition, along with protein and fat. when you consume carbohydrate, it is broken down into glucose, which is used by the body's cells as fuel energy. Here are the seven carbs you should be eating to lose weight.

5 vegetables that will keep you hydrated and healthy in summer

Summer diet: Staying cool and hydrated is essential to maintain good health on summer. Certain vegetables like cucumber, bottle gourd, bell peppers, bitter gourd and tomatoes are excellent choices. Read on to know why.

Mother Dairy to invest Rs 750 cr to set up 2 dairy, fruits & vegetables processing plants

Mother Dairy plans Rs 650 crore investment for two new processing plants, catering to milk, fruits, and vegetables, amid growing consumer demand.

Raw and ready to eat: 10 healthy vegetables you did not know could be more delicious uncooked

Are you a salad person? Do you enjoy the crisp crunch of carrots, the peppery kick of radishes, or the refreshing bite of cucumber? If your taste buds light up at the thought of these raw delights, you are in for a treat. Here are 10 vegetables that are known for their uncooked glory.

What to eat: From broccoli to spinach and more, 8 green vegetables you should eat every day

Health benefits of green vegetables: Including different kinds of greens in your daily diet is a smart way to stay well. Green vegetables like spinach, kale, collard greens, broccoli, cauliflower, Brussels sprouts, cabbage, and green beans are packed with benefits for your body.

Eat shoots & leaves: Health benefits of moringa aka drumsticks or sahjan and its leaves

If glowing skin and better immunity are on your wish-list, include drumstick and drumstick leaves in your daily intake.

Cooked or raw? Do's and don'ts of how to reap all the health benefits of spinach, the winter superfood

Health benefits of spinach: Rich in vitamins A, C, and K, iron, and folate, spinach offers various health benefits, including diabetes management, blood pressure control, potential anti-cancer properties, and improved bone health.

Spinach, the superfood you need to lose weight, keep heart healthy, manage blood sugar levels

Health benefits of spinach: Packed with nutrients like vitamin A, calcium, magnesium and iron, this superfood is a must-have in your daily diet to lose weight, fight diseases like cancer, diabetes and inflammation, and keep your heart healthy.

Why the world loves and hates eggplants equally? The secret lies in the cooking

Eggplant, brinjal, aubergine or baingan can be anything from bitter and greasy to meaty and rich. If you don't like eggplant, you've probably just had it badly cooked.

RBI expected to retain benchmark rate: Experts

Retail inflation jumped to a 15-month high of 7.44 per cent in July, as prices of vegetables and other food items spiked, according to official data.

Government has limited options to address crash in prices of tomato, other perishables  

Not having much choice, the government resorts to the Essential Commodities Act to impose stock limits. Going forward, the presence of farmer producer organisations and cooperatives can help by setting up small cooling chambers in the producing areas. Linking them to urban markets can boost farmers’ price realization to some extent

With effective market intervention, Kerala has lowest inflation in the country: CM Vijayan

Kerala, which is a consumer state, has tackled inflation with ”effective market interventions” and the price rise is lower than the national average, Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan said on Friday.