Jaggery purity test: Concerns over jaggery adulteration have led India's food regulator, FSSAI, to share a simple home test for detecting baking soda. This common adulterant, used to improve ...

A large review finds that a few drops of sucrose may help reduce pain in newborn babies during blood tests and other hospital procedures.

Jaggery, commonly known as Jaggery or gur, is a staple ingredient in many Indian kitchens. From sweets and tea to traditional desserts, it is often considered a healthier alternative to refined sugar.

According to the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India, one can follow these two DIY tests when buying jaggery. Scroll ...

Citrus fruits play the starring role in so many desserts because they provide the perfect balance of sweet and tart.

Bananas get blamed for blood sugar spikes because they taste sweet and travel well. Many people label them "too sugary" for diabetes. Yet glucose responses depend on dose, ripeness, timing, and the ...

As new analysis claims some varieties of the breakfast staple are no better than Nestle’s KitKat offering, we ask a nutritionist to weigh in ...

Type 1 diabetes (T1D) is an autoimmune condition in which the body's own immune system attacks insulin-producing cells. As a ...

Type 1 diabetes, which is the most common type of diabetes in children, is an autoimmune disease. The body’s immune system attacks the insulin-producing cells in the pancreas. This process is very ...

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For almost a century, psychology and neuroscience researchers have been trying to understand the processes via which humans and other animals acquire new skills or learn to deal with specific ...

Honey and refined sugar contain similar calories and sugar content. Honey has a lower glycemic index, a sweeter taste, and beneficial compounds. Both can have a place in a healthy and balanced diet if ...