There are a lot of food items that you stock up in your kitchen that are supposedly healthy. You think these food items are healthy because you have been told so. Certain food items have been perceived to be healthy for many years, but they are not. These include granola bars, low-fat peanut butter, whole grain bread, skimmed milk and diet coke.

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Ram Vilas Paswan, Union minister of Consumer Affairs, Food And Public Distribution, while addressing the consumer day celebration said that the government along with voluntary consumer organization will launch a country-wide campaign to create customer awareness for safe and hygienic food. He added that his ministry will try its best to take this initiative to the rural pockets as they need more awareness about customer rights.

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Medicine consider alcohol to be beneficial for a number of health ailments, but that does not make alcohol completely healthy. Alcohol consumption and its effect on health have been studied since the 1900s. Although moderate alcohol consumption has shown to be beneficial for cardiovascular ailments, cancer, and diabetes, it has a lot of health hazards when consumed in excess. Researchers recommend no alcohol consumption for pregnant woman and people suffering from specific diseases.

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A study by researchers at, Japan, says fish is a healthier opinion over other food. Researchers say that fish oil available in the form of liquid or supplement are a good source of Omega-3 fatty acids which can improve heart heath and insulin sensitivity. The study also said that fish oil is effective for weight loss in obese or overweight people in their 30s and 40s.

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A new study conducted by Jaypee hospital in 51 private schools in Noida concluded that 22% of the 8,054 children were prone to liver diseases. This may be because of the increasing cases of obesity which may be due to a drastic change in lifestyle which involves frequent consumption of junk food and lack of physical exercise. The health of children may be at risk as WHO in their recent studied said that around 2 lakh people die due to liver ailments.

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A study conducted by the Oxford University was published in the American journal of Clinical Nutrition. The study involved finding health risks among meat-eaters, low meat eaters, fish eaters and vegetarians. The study found out that vegetarian food was associated with 50% lower mortality from pancreatic cancer and cancers of the lymphatic or hematopoietic tissue.

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Are you children gaining excessive weight? A study suggests that chewing food slowly can be an easy and inexpensive way to help children stay in shape. The study recommended parents to train their kids to take 30 seconds breaks between bites. This will help them realize when they are full and avoid overeating and excessive weight gain.

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Health experts say that the diet of the father can have an effect on the child's health. Researchers have focused on the correlation between the mother's diet and the child's health, but now they have realized that even the diet of the father can impact the child's health. Maybe that why they say that the diet of the father before the conception of the baby is crucial.

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Until the babies body is fully developed it cannot eat everything. Experts say that the brain functioning of babies can be hampered if they are fed food with high sugar and salt content may hamper. As mother's milk provide complete nutrition, hence till 1 year of age babies are supposed to rely on it. Parents should be careful and avoid feeding solid food to their babies until they are 6 months of age.

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There is a requirement of setting up a special task force comprising of both private and government healthcare sectors to provide and ensure quality healthcare to every citizen of India said J.P. Nadda the Union Health Minister on Thursday. Nadda added that the current challenges can be tackled in a better way if there is a collaboration between the ministry and representatives of private healthcare sector.

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a peremptory idea of self-preserving behaviour, also known as healthism is growing in the western culture due to politicisation and commercialisation of health issues. A study done by National Research University Higher School of Economics, Russia, warns that if you pay extra attention to the probability of dangerous diseases you may suffer in the future, you are probably suffering from what is being termed as 'Angelina Jolie syndrome'.

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Kiren Rijiju, Union Minister of State for Home on Friday said that no minister could tell a citizen what to eat. The minister added that discussions on food habits are not good for the country's health. After his recent trip to Mizoram, Kiren faced agitation from the civil society there in regards to beef consumption. At an Aaj Tak event, he said, "as a Minister I cannot direct anyone what to do and what to eat.”

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Consumption of junk food by youngsters has become a leading problem. With children most prone to this, most of us are dependent on packaged food which have taken a heavy toll on our heath. Food items like bead and flower contain bromates as preservatives that can cause diarrhea. Cookies and biscuits contain Mono and Diglycerides which can lead to cancer and birth defects. Meat contains nitrites that are also carcinogenic. Are we really aware of what we eat?

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Indian government's vision of assuring 'health for all' can be achieved only if Indian health system implements urgent changes for various key health challenges, stated a paper authored by professor Vikram Patel. Patel from London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine and colleagues, has documented India's progress on major health indicators in the past decade but also its many deficiencies.

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Supermarkets have turned out to be great sources of organic food for the growing health conscious Indian customers. Supermarkets and food association have seen a great rise in demand even though the organic food are priced high. “Indian market happens to be at very nascent stage. However, the trend is picking up really fast and Organic Harvest has seen a growth of over 300 percent in the last one year. So, growth has been outstanding. It will keep on growing in the next five years to come,” said Rahul Agarwal, CEO, Organic Harvest.

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Deputy Commissioner Vipul Bansal delivering his inaugural address at a function to mark the World Soils Day in Kalaburagi on Saturday stated that the health of the soil is directly related to the production of food grain. The deterioration of soil health due to the indiscriminate use of the fertilisers would have a lasting impact on the food grain production in the country. He added that Farmers should change their agricultural practices on their own and choose the crop best suited to the condition of their soil.

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We tend to overeat when the food is delicious. Overeating can make your digestion go for a toss and lead to a bloated stomach due to indigestion and cause gas in the stomach. Good news for people suffering from the same as the cure is in your kitchens. Ginger, garlic, cumin, basil and peppermint have shown to give instant relief to people suffering from an excessive accumulation of gas in the stomach.

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Dads-to-be, take note! The amount of food you consume could have a direct impact on your unborn child’s mental health and well-being, a new study has found. The study by Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology (RMIT) suggested a dad’s diet before they conceive could be genetically passed onto the next generation, with a subsequent impact on those childrens’ mental health.

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Nutritionists conclude from a study in the journal Cell that what may work for weight loss for one person might not work for another. The study suggests that people metabolize food differently depending on their individual makeup and the makeup of the microorganisms in their gut. So knowing that foods that are healthy to one person may be unhealthy to another could lead to a fundamental shift in the way dietary recommendations are made moving forward.

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Did you know that a healthy gut can speed up weight-loss, reduce food cravings, and improve your digestion? Eating plenty of fruits and vegetables rich in fibre can help you attain a healthy gut. Limiting sweets, staying hydrated exercising regularly and eating probiotic reach food have also shown to be great for the gut.

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