A ubiquitous bun sliced in half holding a sausage ensconced within it can be the simplest definition for a hot dog. This apparently innocent looking snack becomes the rage in US on Memorial Day every year. In fact, it is in demand all throughout the summer... -

  An extremely vital amino acid that needs to be provided in the diet as it is not manufactured by the body is methionine. There are many over-the-counter supplements containing this amino acid that can have unwanted side effects on unsupervised... -

  You can get relief from nagging and throbbing cluster headaches by using herbs that have pain relieving properties. These herbs work just like chemical drugs as they target individual organs and perform specific functions. Cluster headache,... -

A hairdresser’s job is to style hair not to make wine, right? Well, for Samantha Linter, making wine is in her blood and unlike hairdressing, she is damn good at it. She ought to be because she was recently honored for making a better wine than the French... -

Taking a break from his fight for a food revolution in schools , celebrity chef Jamie Oliver has decided to focus on business. The health food advocate is going to open a new eatery in Dublin, Ireland later this year, which will be a branch of... -

For years, people have refrained from purchasing health food because they believe it costs more than the junk food. This despite the fact that healthy food is important to promote a healthy lifestyle ! Well, a report says that buying health foods is, in... -

One of the major amino acids needed for protein synthesis and present in the artificial sweetener aspartame, is aspartic acid. It can have toxic side effects if taken in quantities that exceed the body's requirement. This mainly occurs when it is... -

There is never a dull moment in the Obama household. Just days after President Barack Obama was petitioned for eating too much junk food in public, the First Lady Michelle Obama has announced “The Healthy Lunchtime Challenge” to promote healthy eating... -

Deafness or hearing loss can be due to old age, illness, noise or the individual's genetic makeup. There are many herbs that may prevent hearing loss from getting severe, during the initial stages. There are no modern or natural treatments that can... -

Luscious red strawberries are much loved for their sweet and tangy taste and are an indespensibe part of many desserts. However the presence of microbes on these berries make them unfit for consumption and affect our health in a not very desirable manner... -

  Katherine Jenkins, tipped as the favorite  to win this year’s “Dancing With the Stars” finale is indeed showing promise. She topped the scores just before the final outcome with her dance style being praised as “technically... -

There are many herbs that are useful for treating epididymitis, a bacterial infection that commonly affects males below 40 years of age. This condition indicates the inflammation of the epididymis that is a tube like structure present in the testicles. When... -

The amino acid tryptophan is commonly available as a dietary supplement and drug as it is an essential amino acid that cannot be made by the body. When this is done without a doctor's approval it is not uncommon for side effects ranging from mild to... -

  There are many antiseptic herbs that can be used for the treatment of croup which is a viral respiratory infection. It commonly affects children below the age of 6 and characteristically produces a barking cough which makes breathing difficult.... -

  Found in many high protein foods like dairy and meat as well as vegetables like onions and garlic, cysteine is an amino acid that is needed for optimal body function in children and the elderly. In healthy adults, cysteine is produced by the... -

Slices of cool, refreshing lemon may enliven your tea but eating a rotten one may jeopardise your health seriously. Spoilage can occur if one does not know how to store lemons or is not following sufficient hygiene practices which ultimately encourage... -

A non contagious skin rash that is caused by a viral infection is called pityriaisis rosea. Herbal remedies can soothe the skin and relieve the itching that is the cause of much discomfort. Runny nose, fever, and headache which are reported as symptoms of... -

A non essential amino acid that the body can manufacture on its own is alanine. Side effects of this amino acid are a possibility due to its overconsumption in the form of dietary  supplements for weight lifting .  It is safe to consume alanine from... -

Dental caries or tooth decay is an infection of bacterial origin that is responsible for pain, cavities and loss of tooth. This common condition has many effective herbal remedies that can be safely used on adults as well as children. Herbs have essential... -

Many amino acids are needed to form protein molecules that are vital for health and well-being. Tyrosine is one such amino acid that the body makes, which can unfortunately cause side effects if an excess is consumed in the supplement form. Protein rich... -

A shooting pain in the heel that is caused by the inflammation of the tissue present in the bottom of the foot is called plantar fasciitis. Although its treatment involves physiotherapy and medications, the use of herbs to reduce pain and inflammation is also... -

Anthony Bourdain is no stranger to bizarre foods. He has eaten sheep testicles, seal eyeballs, ant eggs, and a raw cobra so far and now he is ready to digest a human being! Here it is-Yes, he is ready to eat  humans, if you did not read it properly the first... -

How many times have you gone to a restaurant and struggled with the menu there? Well, not anymore, because in the past few years, restaurants, rather, ‘single dish’ restaurants have shown an exemplary growth chart, helping people enjoy a simple dining... -

  Actress Drew Barrymore along with her fiancé Will Kopelman were spotted in the island of Nantucket last week. The hot couple engaged to be married soon, flew down to the exotic locale in order to promote Drew’s new signature wine,... -

It is what your grandmother and mother did before you and it is what, perhaps, you are not doing at all; what with your busy lives, speeding careers, and too many responsibilities. But here is the final warning – cooking at home will increase your life... -

  Mark Zuckerberg , the founder and CEO of the social media site Facebook   had all eyes turned to him twice last week. His company went public while he himself became the main attraction... -

                                    President Barack Obama may have eyes only for wings, pies, and cheeseburgers but his deputy, Vice President Joe Biden drools over ice cream cones. This was evident when Biden made a... -

Coffee shops have for long been synonymous with leisurely sips of coffee and great conversation with friends and colleagues. However,  the New York coffee houses have been putting curbs on people who come to spend hours while ordering just one cup of coffee.... -

Get ready for some purring pleasure at Café Neko in Vienna, Austria. This ‘cat café’ is the first of its kind in Europe but they are believed to be quite common in Japan from where this idea traveled to Vienna. Believe it or not, along with the café... -

                                  Bollywood beauty Bipasha Basu is in Cyprus these days, holidaying with friends and dipping into the Turkish treasure of sweetmeats like Baklava. However, that certainly doesn’t mean that she is... -

The problem with most oatmeal cookies is the refined flour added to the dish. However, whole-wheat oatmeal cookies rectify this issue by adding the healthful benefits of whole-wheat grain flour. These cookies are a perfect blend of two whole grains that teem... -

At the ripe age of 53, the pop diva Madonna can give girls half her age a run for their money, all thanks to her “inner horticulture” diet, which she has been practicing for quite sometime now. She takes care of the “inner bacteria” and the bacteria,... -

Trust President Barack Obama to do what he wants to do, irrespective of whether people like it or not. Just as a petition was filed against his eating habits in public , the Prez has gone ahead and done just that - ordered a 12-inch hoagie for himself and... -

The Queen needs to make some serious space at the Buckingham Palace, starting this June, because people are planning giant tributes for the Diamond Jubilee celebrations of her coronation year. One of the prominent gifts that the Queen is going to receive is a... -

  Indian cuisine is one of the most diverse cuisines in the world. The chefs of India have proved that they are flexible and versatile enough to add commendable twists to traditional delicacies in order to adapt to the needs and desires of... -

                                                Mary Richardson Kennedy, second wife of Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and a passionate activist for cure of food allergies, was found dead on May 16, 2012, under mysterious... -

After having sold expensive artwork for decades, the renowned auction house “Sotheby’s” will now also help you choose the right champagne with their “Own Label” non-vintage brand. Now, while auctioning ancient and expensive paintings, portraits,... -

This is one cookbook you would not want to miss this year. Charles Phan, chef at San Francisco’s “The Slanted Door” (quirky name!!) restaurant, has earned quite a name for himself. Therefore, when he talks about his forthcoming project – a Vietnamese... -

                                          When a tractor-trailer crashed near the upstate New York, it disbursed an unusual haul across the highway – 18 tons of Greek yogurt, from the brand Chobani. The truck, which was... -

As if installing cameras and streaming live footage of San Francisco’s watering holes last year was not enough, the local bars are now going to install facial recognition technology, a la “SceneTap.” This technology comes from an Austin-based startup... -

                                                 “America’s favorite pre-party pastime, pre-gaming” is here and it is accompanied by “Jersey Shore” cocktails. These Remix Pre-Game Cocktails (whatever that means!)... -

"On a hot day in Virginia, I know nothing more comforting than a fine spiced pickle, brought up trout-like from the sparkling depths of the aromatic jar below the stairs of Aunt Sally's cellar,"   are the famous words of  the Founding... -

                                             Whatever pop diva Lady Gaga dons now is enough to the pop eyes out of sockets and this is something the eccentric singer seems to have judged clearly about herself.... -

Queen Elizabeth II sure would not like to live in this Buckingham Palace but that has not deterred food artist Prudence Staite from putting up a three-meter long Palace replica made completely out of duck spring rolls. This tribute is for the Diamond Jubilee... -

  It was sushi, sandwiches, and desserts all the way at the baby shower organized by Kris Jenner for her daughter Kourtney Kardashian last week. Kourt is expecting to deliver in July this year and the whole Kardashian clan got together for her... -

Britain is neck-deep into a binge drinking crisis and the most affected are its youth say the health experts. Not a very good image to project to the world, especially when the 2012 Olympics are just round the corner. Quite a scary situation! Read on for... -

  “Life is like a box of chocolates - you never know what you're going to get", said Forrest Gump. And, I feel that he said this with the “National Chocolate Chip Day” in mind. Today is May 15 – a day dedicated to these... -

The business of caviar production is not for the faint-hearted because it gives no immediate returns. Ask the caviar farmers of California’s Central Valley region, who are just beginning to reap the benefits of years of hard work, thanks to the... -