Author: Deshwale Health Desk

इस हफ्ते एक नया दावा सोशल मीडिया और न्यूज़ चैनलों पर तेज़ी से फैल रहा है सिर्फ एक महीने वीगन डाइट लो, और आपकी बॉडी एजिंग स्लो कर देगी। सुनने में यह बहुत आसान और आकर्षक लगता है। लेकिन असली स्टडी, जितनी भी हेडलाइंस में दिख रही है, उतनी सिंपल नहीं है। यूनिवर्सिटी ऑफ कैलिफोर्निया सैन डिएगो और जर्मनी की यूनिवर्सिटी ऑफ फ्राइबर्ग के वैज्ञानिकों ने एक क्लिनिकल ट्रायल किया। इसमें 48 स्वस्थ लोगों को लिया गया। पहले हफ्ते सबको एक जैसा ही खाना दिया गया, उसके बाद चार हफ्तों तक कुछ लोगों को वीगन डाइट दी गई और कुछ…

Maharashtra Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Commissioner Tukaram Mundhe’s food safety crackdown has once again grabbed attention, but this time it wasn’t just because of the inspections. A Mumbai woman’s post on X (formerly Twitter) praising Mundhe’s strict action against unhygienic food practices has gone viral, only for the internet to zoom in on something entirely different, a McDonald’s wrapper. The woman shared a picture of food bought from a street vendor and praised Mundhe for bringing visible changes in the way vendors package food. She wrote that instead of wrapping food in old newspapers or reused paper, vendors had…

Every time we buy a food product, we trust what is written on the label. Whether it is “organic”, “natural”, “A2”, or “Bilona”, consumers believe these claims have meaning and are backed by facts. But how much of what we read has been independently verified, and how much is simply part of a brand’s marketing? That question lies at the centre of the A2 ghee debate. When consumers pay more, they expect more A jar of regular ghee may cost around ₹700, while some premium A2 ghee products are priced at ₹2,000 or even more. Consumers are not just paying…

Maharashtra Food Safety Commissioner Tukaram Mundhe has imposed a one-year ban on the manufacture and sale of analogue paneer across the state, citing public health concerns and repeated violations of food safety norms. With this decision, Maharashtra has become the second state after Chhattisgarh to ban the non-dairy substitute. The ban comes after a year-long inspection and surveillance drive by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), which found that several food establishments were selling analogue paneer as regular dairy paneer without informing customers. What is analogue paneer? Analogue paneer is a non-dairy alternative made using vegetable oils, starches, emulsifiers and…

क्या आप भी पनीर लवर हैं? अगर हाँ, तो यह लेख खासतौर पर आपके लिए है। शायद ही कुछ लोग होंगे जिन्हें पनीर पसंद न हो बहुसंख्यक लोगों को तो पनीर बेहद पसंद होता है। जब भी हम रेस्टोरेंट जाते हैं, स्टार्टर में पनीर ही मंगवाते हैं, और अगर आप शाकाहारी हैं, तो मुख्य भोजन में भी पनीर से जुड़ा कोई न कोई व्यंजन ज़रूर ऑर्डर करते हैं। लेकिन अगर मैं आपसे कहूँ कि जो पनीर आप रेस्टोरेंट में खा रहे हैं, वह शायद पनीर हो ही नहीं तो? जी हाँ, सही सुना आपने। महाराष्ट्र सरकार ने एक ऐसा फैसला…

AI Generated image Walk into any supermarket or browse an online grocery app today, and one thing becomes immediately noticeable. Almost every premium ghee brand has something special to offer. One claims to be made from Gir cows, another highlights grass-fed cattle. Some focus on Bilona, while others use terms such as Vedic, farm fresh, single-origin, wood-churned, cultured ghee, handcrafted, ancient Ayurvedic process and chemical-free. For consumers, the number of choices has grown rapidly. But so have the claims. While some of these descriptions may genuinely reflect how the ghee is produced, others are marketing terms that do not always…

By: Subha Lakshmi Every year, August 3 is observed as Indian Organ Donation Day to spread awareness about the importance of organ donation and encourage people to pledge their organs after death. The day also honours organ donors and their families, whose selfless decision has given thousands of patients a second chance at life. Despite significant advancements in healthcare, India continues to face a major shortage of organ donors. Thousands of patients suffering from end-stage heart, liver, kidney and lung diseases remain on waiting lists, hoping for a life-saving transplant that may never come. A growing need for organ donors…

Walk into any supermarket or browse an online grocery platform today, and one trend is impossible to miss, premium ghee. Once a simple kitchen staple, ghee has been transformed into a luxury product through labels such as “A2”, “Bilona”, “Gir Cow”, “Vedic”, and “Handcrafted”. Packed in earthy-toned jars with images of indigenous cows and traditional churning methods, these products often cost two or even three times more than regular ghee. For many consumers, the higher price signals better quality and greater health benefits. But does the science behind these claims match the marketing, or has branding moved ahead of the…

Walk into any supermarket or browse an online grocery app, and you’ll find shelves filled with premium ghee. Among the many labels that catch the eye, one stands out the most A2 Ghee. From “Pure A2 Bilona Ghee” to “100% A2 Desi Cow Ghee”, brands promise a healthier and more natural product, often at prices that are two or three times higher than regular cow ghee. But is the premium backed by science, or is it simply smart marketing? Over the last few years, India’s food industry has seen a rise in premium products. Labels such as organic, chemical-free, farm…

Government staff undergo vision screening as Dr Agarwals Eye Hospital promotes preventive eye health A free Mega Health & Eye Screening Camp was organised for employees of the Central Public Works Department (CPWD) at the MSO Building in IP Estate, ITO, New Delhi, to encourage preventive healthcare and raise awareness about the importance of regular eye examinations. The initiative was conducted by Dr Agarwals Eye Hospital in association with the Shivshakti Jankalyaan Trust, with support from the Social Welfare Department of CPWD. The camp focused on early detection of vision-related problems and making quality eye care more accessible to government…