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This is unbelievable! Superstar Salman Khan, who is known to treat his friends and film fraternity with healthy doses of home made biryani and other non-vegetarian delicacies, himself loves to gorge on stale chapatis and chai for his morning... -

The super rich woman is in for trouble now! She is being harangued into shelling out huge amounts of money for - WATER! Surprised? Well, It is not the ordinary H2O that we common folks drink of course! This particular brand of bottled water will not only keep... -

Kids love yogurt, especially the chilled types which come laden with fruit and all kinds of interesting toppings. Their moms are happy too! The kids are eating healthy after all! Wait a minute though! Do you take the pain of serving fresh yogurt to your kids... -

Daniel Boulud , the world famous chef, has reinvented the age old classic cocktails . It is not merely based on the combinations this time but Boulud has actually gone and divided this concept into two distinct classes. For Him & For Her! Boulud... -

Mayonnaise is considered to be a necessary evil by many.  The delicious, yummy condiment is a must have despite its unhealthy tag. Well, there is some good news for the die-hard mayo lovers. A Japanese job posting, “Eat mayo and get paid!” could be... -

Kim and Heather, the South Carolina couple, tied the knot amidst much cheering from well wishers. The highlight of the wedding was a  huge cake , topped with the super hero figurines of Xena & Wonder Woman. What a way to celebrate a same sex marriage... -

Avocado has been used in  guacamole , sauces , and even milk shakes . While there are many uses for avocado, a new fad has emerged that involves preparing avocado by frying it! Avocado "fries", as they are... -

Britain is celebrating the ‘flower sprout’ by making unique dishes. This crossbreed veggie was created more than two years ago by Tozer seeds. The vegetable is a cross between the Brussels sprout and curly kale and, quite interestingly, looks... -

Spooning up the last remnant of an Eggs Benedict  from your plate invokes a sense of regret. The end of such a wonderful dish is coupled with a remorse of giving in to the guilty pleasure and loading your body with unhealthy fat ... -

If you were told that the daily dose of vitamins that you take could do you more harm than good, you would probably freak out, right? However, it is not vitamins as such but the excess of them that is really harmful to your well-being. No matter what the... -

The virtues of vegetable-based oils are many especially when it comes to health. While olive oil remains the uncrowned king of such oils, there are other kinds that do not lag too far behind either. Cooking with healthy veggie oils instead of the fat laden... -

You know that the main reason why restaurant workers like to receive tips from customers is to supplement their meager incomes. Now a New York-based Japanese restaurant, Sushi Yasuda, has decided to hit the nail on its head. It has raised its workers’ pay... -

Downing a cool beer on a hot summer afternoon is every man’s dream. But what about  Beer cocktails?  Have you tried them yet? If not then you must know that cocktails made with beer are not too far behind either when it comes to popular mixed... -

  It is believed that limiting the fat intake in the diet directly translates into good health. While this may be true to a certain extent, the fact remains that a lot depends on the kind of oil or fat choosen as the cooking medium. The need to use... -

Are you keen on shedding weight this summer? If yes, you need to steer clear of the coffee chain cuppa this season. Now you may ask why should a hot cup of cappuccino or a tall glass of iced coffee with fruit do you any harm? Well that is becase there... -

The fact that Henry Cavill , the leading man of the upcoming action flick  “Man of Steel,” is trying his damndest to look like the Superman is evident from the fact that he went into a food coma recently. It all started with a simple treat, given... -

Have you thought of getting your Dad a cool gift on Father’s Day ? If you are still contemplating it, don’t wrack your brains anymore! Just go out and buy him the coolest beer – in the form of ice cream! Now, isn't that better than a... -

With the summer season looming ahead and Father’s Day being just a few days away, the thought of grills and BBQs is never quite far from our minds. But are you certain that your choice of the grill or cooker will not spoil the food that you so painstakingly... -

A 19 year old guy in Virginia went into coma after helping himself to a bottle of soy sauce . The college kid actually tried to pull this stunt after being dared by his friends. The excessive salt in soy sauce affected his brain immediately. However,... -

After having spent years researching the nutrient values of popular healthy fruits and vegetables, author Jo Robinson has come up with a book that turns conventional health advice on its head. Jo’s book “Eating on the Wild Side: The Missing Link to... -

No, this is no invitation for the people visiting Philadelphia to indulge in a life of crime but a simple tourism gimmick on part of the Eastern State Penitentiary (ESP) in the city. Although the city’s restaurant scene is innovatively attractive, this... -

Once considered a food for peasants only, lobsters are today a very popular seafood option in the country. Counted among the luxurious delicacies of the seafood world, the lobster industry brings in $1 billion in just one American state - Maine. The most... -

It is no secret that nutrition plays an integral role in disease prevention and management.  My goal is to motivate, encourage, and inspire by sharing my love and passion of all things nutrition and health related with you, so that you…yes YOU, can achieve... -

Not sure how to celebrate the “ National Fresh Veggies Day ” that falls on  June 17? T rudge along to the  Farmer’s market  or just pop into your back yard, if you have a thriving kitchen garden there. Be sure to choose carefully and... -

Keeping the kids healthy is a priority for all parents. Yet, most of us do not bother to check what we are packing into their lunch boxes. Packaged foods have all kinds of fancy labels with some of them claiming to be even healthier than the natural... -

Though it has been selling groceries in the Seattle region for quite some time, it will be for the first time that AmazonFresh , the grocery wing of the online conglomerate, will start serving in California. From 2014, Americans living in other parts of... -

Salt has been at the center of a recent controversy where a survey revealed that sweet biscuits contained more salt than popcorn. The “Consensus Action on Salt and Health” has asked the food industry to stop using this unhealthy seasoning in... -

Is Jamie Oliver contemplating a new  food dictionary  with brand  new culinary terms  soon?  It seems so as the celebrity chef-cum-food activist has explicitly spelled out a group of words that he would like to be banned.  He also got... -

Do you prefer pork or beef ? Well, if it is the latter and all you have in the refrigerator is pork, then no worries! Pork can be converted into delicious beef in just a few minutes. No, this isn’t magic! It is a Chinese trick that uses beef extract... -

Just when you thought that celeb chef Paula Deen had finally given up on every vice associated with unhealthy eating, she throws a bouncer that is hard to grasp! Deen has launched her own line of products, which includes ‘ Finishing Butters .’ That is... -

Over the years, as farming got more scientific it led to newer varieties of crops that are more disease resistant and give higher yields. The down side to this has been a steady loss of nutritional content as the levels of antioxidants, vitamins and minerals... -

It is time to heat up that grill and host your first BBQ party for this season. But wait! Are some of your guests allergic to nuts or is there someone with intolerance to gluten? Well, with so many health-conscious people running around, chances are, cooking... -

Summer season is synonymous with delicious fruits, be it the watermelon, the nectarines, apricots or peaches. The fresh produce of fruits in this season can entice even the most fussy of the eaters and while you can enjoy most of the fruits right off the... -

The heat of the summer affecting your appetite? Try adding a little kimchi to your soups and stews and you will instantly be spooning the dish down. Yes, the famous Korean pickled cabbage or tong baechu kimchi , as it is known, is a great fermented dish ... -

"The "British Nuitrition Foundation" (BNF) is currently celebrating "Healthy Eating Week" but the British children still have a long way to go before they can brush their food vocabulary. For starters they need to be told that bread... -

With the price of food escalating by the day, the prospect of eating grass is looking tremendously attractive. But unfortunately, the common grass that we see on our lawns is  not edible  due to the cellulose it contains. Our forefathers could eat it... -

A Manhattan curry house is making its customers cry, shriek and shake uncontrollably. No, it is not torturing them with some medieval methods but, instead, it is offering them a taste of ‘Phaal’, an intensely hot curry which needs an iron palate to... -

If you have trudged the length and breadth of every gift shop of your city, looking for that ideal gift for your Dad this Father’s Day, and still haven’t found anything worthwhile, you can just stop here. It is time to gift your dad a pair of personalized... -

Over the years, our portion sizes have grown and how! Be it our hamburger, cola, ice cream cone, sandwich or fried chicken, the portion sizes of our favorite comfort foods (junk food, in other words) has grown beyond recognition and the thing to be most... -

Tomatoes are hugely beneficial for our health. A glass of tomato juice instead of the conventional orange juice will fill you up with more vitamins and minerals. But selecting the ripe ones and then squeezing the juice out of them tends to be time... -

The French are known for their passion but Metro St. James , a French café in the heart of Sydney, Australia is now taking the French passion a step further by seeking kisses from its customers in exchange for a cup of coffee ! What a sleazy idea! This... -

Lollyphile, the famed lollipop company, is creating news with its brand new flavor. Yes, it’s the breast milk lollipop this time! Unbelievable and in some cases, it may also be repulsive but it is true and there are questions galore! How is this... -

Following a vegetarian diet is undoubtedly beneficial for you. But did you know that the vegetarians actually get to enjoy a longer life as well in addition a healthier body? This fact has come to light recently after the “Loma Linda University”... -

Coconut Water or juice is a refreshing drink for summer. Although, this exotic drink was always popular in the West, its popularity has grown manifold since a celebrity like Madonna  has invested  $1.5 billion  into Vita Coco , a brand that... -

The Hands-Free Burger Holder distributed by Burger King made News all over world for its unique concept. However, the Burger giant has done a volte face now and claims that it neither produced nor gave the contraption to its consumers in Puerto Rico. ... -

If you are one of those housewives, who prefer to throw away the vegetable peels, you need to read this seriously. The humble peel is not meant for the trash bin but, instead, it can be used in myriad ways to flavor or decorate your food. So, in case you are... -

Would you believe that the legendary Hollywood star, Patrick Stewart, had not eaten a pizza till last week? Yes! At the ripe age of 72, the Star Trek actor tucked into his first ever pizza slice while out on a meal date with his fiance Sunny Ozell. ... -

If you think that Jack Daniels or Bacardi rum are the top selling liquors in the world, you can guess again! It is the Chinese baijiu or firewater that outshines them when it comes to popularity. Surprisingly, it has never been on sale in the Western... -

Father’s Day will be upon us soon and you got to plan the menu well in advance. But would you be able to offer your Dad, a meal that can cheer him up, especially if he is diabetic ? Of course! There is no dearth of good dishes that are free of both... -

The thought of lazing on a sea beach with a tall glass of perfectly brewed cold coffee on a hot summer day is definitely welcome. But the feeling that you get after downing the cold beverage is not so pleasant, unfortunately. The acidity of the brew kicks... -