Westernised diets, known for their low fibre content, pose significant challenges to the gut microbiome's ability to digest tough plant material effectively. While fruits and vegetables are fundamental components of human nutrition, the intricate processes by which our bodies break down cellulose, the primary organic compound in plant cell walls, are only beginning to be elucidated by scientists.

City dwellers are gradually losing ability to digest plants, says study

In the modern world, where stress and busy schedules often dominate our lives, our relationship with food can become complex. Two contrasting approaches often emerge: emotional eating and mindful eating.

Understanding a balanced lifestyle: Emotional vs mindful eating

Health experts often explain the benefits of healthy eating habits and also ask us to follow a well-balanced diet for well-being. But research suggests that healthy eating will not only improve the present, but also the future.

Making these changes in your diet can add 10 years to your life

Hepatitis, a condition characterised by liver inflammation, can stem from various factors, including viral infections (hepatitis A, E, B, and C) and alcohol consumption.

World Hepatitis Day 2023: Diet & lifestyle modifications to nurture liver health & combat NAFLD

Shane Warne passed away on March 04 to leave the whole cricketing fraternity in a state of shock. The 52-year-old was in Thailand on a personal trip where he breathed his last and left a huge void in world cricket with his sudden demise.

Explained: What is extreme liquid diet that late Shane Warne followed and how it affects the body

While it is known that the consumption of sugary beverages in large quantities may cause health issues including obesity, diabetes and tooth decay, a new study has found that drinking sugary beverages early in life may lead to impaired memory in adulthood.

Study reveals consuming sugary diet in childhood may cause memory trouble later

The findings of a recent study suggests that decreasing intakes of lesser healthy foods like refined grains or added sugars and eating a healthy, plant-based diet may help in reducing stroke risk by up to 10 per cent.

Study finds that eating healthy plant-based diet reduces stroke risk

Billie Eilish has often talked about her body insecurities and they have affected her body image. Last October, a much-talked-about photo of Eilish circulated online due to the fact that the star was simply wearing a tank top that was more form-fitting than her usual attire.

Billie Eilish opens up about taking a diet pill at the age of 12

Reality TV star Kim Kardashian has ditched meat and dairy. She has started the new year with a plant-based diet. Kim has also seriously gotten into spirituality.

Kim Kardashian begins 2021 with plant-based diet

Men with localised prostate cancer who reported a baseline dietary pattern that more closely follows the key principles of a Mediterranean-style diet fared better over the course of their disease, suggest the findings of a new study.

Risk of prostate cancer may decrease with Mediterranean diet: Study

While the plant-based diet called - the Mediterranean diet, has been proved helpful in preventing heart diseases and strokes, recent research has found that the Green Mediterranean (`green Med`) diet containing even more plant matter and very little red meat or poultry, maybe even better for cardiovascular and metabolic health than the traditional version--at least in men.

Study suggests green Mediterranean diet may be better for men's health

A global study by the Imperial College, London, United Kingdom has found a direct relationship between the poor diet of children and the decreasing average height and increasing weight of the school-aged children.

Poor diet can result in smaller height of children: Study

"Stay safe, stay healthy", that's the mantra these days. And in North Korea, things are being done a little differently. There are vegetables and then there are "functional vegetables".

Now, North Korea produces 'functional vegetables' to improve people's diet

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