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Probiotics not effective in reducing anxiety: Study
Published: Jun, 21, 201807:46 PM
Updated: Jun, 21, 201807:46 PM
If you are expecting eating yogurt, which is rich in probiotics, to reduce your anxiety, you might be wrong. While consuming probiotics may be good for your digestive system, it may not be effective...
The study found evidence that probiotics found in yogurt and supplements can reduce anxiety in rodents, but not in humans. Probiotics did not significantly reduce symptoms of anxiety in humans, said lead author Daniel J. Reis from University of Kansas.However, the researchers said their findings should not close the door on probiotics as the micro-organisms in yogurts and other products that take up residence in our guts may be a potentially useful therapy for anxiety and other cognitive issues in the future. We're in the early days of this research into probiotics. We're not saying they do nothing, but we have a lot to figure out before we know if they can be used therapeutically, Reis said. I've seen a lot of stories hyping probiotics as helpful for anxiety but I wouldn't recommend using them to treat anxiety at this stage, he... -
Italy's Osteria Francescana is world's best restaurant
Published: Jun, 20, 201803:12 PMUpdated: Jun, 20, 201803:12 PMItaly's Osteria Francescana was proclaimed Tuesday as the best eatery on the planet during the World's 50 Best Restaurants Awards ceremony at Bilbao's Euskalduna palace.
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Indian flavours spicing up World Cup in Moscow
Published: Jun, 18, 201804:55 PMUpdated: Jun, 18, 201804:55 PM
Restaurateurs Prodyut and Sumana Mukherjee have not only brought Indian flavours to the ongoing World Cup here but also plan to dish out free dinner to countrymen if Argentina wins the trophy on July...
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Bourdain was my hero: Vikas Khanna
Published: Jun, 17, 201812:39 PMUpdated: Jun, 17, 201812:39 PM
Anthony Bourdain developed an affinity for Indian vegetarian food and was curious about recipes, says Indian chef Vikas Khanna, for whom the late American star chef was a hero.
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Mauritian flavours in Madras
Published: Jun, 17, 201812:34 PMUpdated: Jun, 17, 201812:34 PM
Chef Rajesh Payanandee is in the city to host a food festival based on this cuisine and has brought with him authentic ingredients like smoked marlin and rum. So get out your fork and spoon for the...
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How mess-ups in kitchen perfected guitarist’s culinary skills
Published: Jun, 17, 201812:23 PMUpdated: Jun, 17, 201812:23 PM
I am a bachelor and that’s how I know to cook — I don’t have a mixer-grinder nor a gas stove so everything I make is on an induction stove.
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A tangy, spicy heritage curry that was a sixer for Irfan Pathan
Published: Jun, 17, 201812:16 PMUpdated: Jun, 17, 201812:16 PM
Two flavours, tamarind and yogurt brought together, laced with coconut to create a delicious heritage dish is what I’m going to talk about today.
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Pamper your dad with delectable self-made dishes on Father's Day
Published: Jun, 15, 201802:49 PMUpdated: Jun, 15, 201802:49 PM
Instead of taking your father out for lunch or dinner, treat him to some self-made dishes like badam cutlets, phirni, momos and more, with recipes lent by experts.
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Relish flavours of Ramadan with scrumptious recipes
Published: Jun, 13, 201801:37 PMUpdated: Jun, 13, 201801:37 PM
Ramadan is here and so is the season of feasting on special iftar delicacies. So this season get your hands on some of the delectable recipes and add variety to your menu.
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10 delicious recipes you can make with broccoli
Published: Jun, 12, 201803:00 PMUpdated: Jun, 12, 201803:00 PM
Broccoli is a filling and nutritious vegetable. It’s super adaptable and can be added to many recipes, whether they are salads, soups, or tossed into pasta or rice bowls.