Food Science

Love homemade achaar but worried about intaking excess salt? Science says traditional Indian pickles are more than just refreshing treat and can do wonders for your digestion.

Searching for healthy recipes to lose weight? Look no further than our very own rasam, the traditional south Indian broth that's loaded with health benefits.

Malabar tamarind, popularly known as kadampuli or puli, is found in the backyard of almost every Kerala home. Now, science says it could help you lose weight, besides treating stomach ailments.

Derived from clove trees or 'Syzygium aromaticum', clove oil has been widely used in traditional Chinese and Indian treatments since the 17th century. These studies speak of its medicinal and healing properties.

A popular herb in south India, did you know the humble curry leaves not only enhance flavour but also reduce risk of heart diseases, blood sugar, and cholesterol?

Powdered or whole, fenugreek has spiced up the Indian palate since ages. But soaked in water, it also combats weight issues and promotes health. Here’s how.

Long overshadowed in the world of superfoods, Moringa leaves, also known as Murungakkai or Sajna Pata, is an Indian kitchen staple that helps control blood pressure, diabetes and obesity. Here's what scientific research says about it.

Chirasmita Panigrahi, a research scholar at IIT Kharagpur has invented a new manufacturing process to extend the shelf life of sugarcane juice without any heat or chemicals.

The calcium and protein-rich sattu has several health benefits, from improving bowel movement, increasing appetite, reducing weight to increasing energy.

A study carried out in January 2018 set out to answer whether the composition of banana peels could find application in the nutraceutical and pharmaceutical industries