Diet

Unhealthy diet and physical inactivity are the causes of abdominal obesity in India: Soumya Swaminathan – Greater Kashmir

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Unhealthy diet and physical inactivity are the causes of abdominal obesity in India: Soumya Swaminathan – Greater Kashmir

New Delhi, Oct 27: Unhealthy diet and physical inactivity are the main reasons for increasing abdominal obesity in India, said Soumya Swaminathan, former chief scientist of WHO. Swaminathan, who is currently a senior advisor to the Ministry of Health’s tuberculosis program, called for expanding access to healthier diets and exercise spaces in the country to … Read more

Can a plant-based diet reduce breast cancer risk? – Times of India

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Can a plant-based diet reduce breast cancer risk? – Times of India

A combination of factors causes cancer: genetics, environmental factors and even radiation. A plant-based diet has gained popularity in recent years thanks to scientific support for a plant-based lifestyle. A plant-based diet may be a path to better health. For women in particular, studies have shown their beneficial effects on breast health. A diet rich … Read more