You don’t have to freak out about aspartame in your diet soda

Yesterday, Reuters broke the news that the World Health Organization’s International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) will declare aspartame as “possibly carcinogenic” next month. However, that doesn’t mean you have to raid your pantry and toss any sugar-free foods containing the artificial sweetener. Why? Because this is not the agency that consumers should listen … Read more

What’s The Difference Between Folate Vs. Folic Acid?

The terms folate and folic acid are often used interchangeably. However, despite both being forms of vitamin B9, the two compounds are quite different. Folate is naturally found in various whole foods, while folic acid is a synthetic form of folate commonly found in fortified foods and supplements. This article explores the differences between folate … Read more

The One (Easy) Dietary Rule To Commit To For Better Health

Ultra-processed foods have been in the press a lot recently. You might have heard about the Imperial College London study, which linked high consumption of these foods (which include many of the items we typically pick up in supermarkets – think fizzy drinks, ready meals, breakfast cereals and mass-produced packaged breads) with an increased risk … Read more

Can you do without tomatoes in your diet?

Given the skyrocketing prices of tomatoes, many of us are worried about what to put out on the table. But truth be told, in India, much like onion, tomatoes have become a part of the food preparation ritual because of their colour and flavour rather than their nutritional requirements. Unlike Mediterranean cuisine, which uses them … Read more