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9 In 10 Births Now In Hospitals, Stunting In Children Drops: NFHS-6

Last Updated:May 30, 2026, 01:33 IST The data shows a healthcare system increasingly capable of preventing maternal death and child malnutrition The data indicate that India’s institutional mechanisms—antenatal monitoring, skilled birth attendance, postnatal checks, iron supplementation, and breastfeeding counselling—are now reaching mothers and babies more consistently across the country. Representational image Institutional deliveries in India…

Kangana Ranaut Revisits Her Nutritious Himachali Childhood Diet

DainikNews Live Admin1 month ago04 mins

Kangana Ranaut, actor-turned-politician, has raised an important question about everyday nutrition: Do we really get all the nutrients our bodies need to function properly from the food we eat? In a video shared on Instagram by the Ministry of Women and Child Development, she encouraged people to think more carefully about what goes into their…

Is Pink Salt Actually Healthier Than White Salt? Expert Shares The Truth

DainikNews Live Admin1 month ago04 mins

Salt is one of the most essential ingredients in our daily diet. It not only enhances the flavour of our food but also helps maintain vital body functions like fluid balance and nerve activity. While white salt continues to be widely used in Indian households, pink salt has also gained popularity over time. Amid this,…

What Drinking Coconut Water For 30 Days Does To Your Body

DainikNews Live Admin2 months ago06 mins

Coconut water has long been seen as a refreshing summer drink, especially in tropical regions like India, where it is widely available and naturally cooling. Often consumed casually for its taste, it is rarely looked at closely for its nutritional impact over time. When taken daily, coconut water works gently rather than dramatically, supporting the…

What Happens To Your Body When You Quit Maida For 2 Weeks

DainikNews Live Admin2 months ago07 mins

Maida is one of those ingredients most of us consume without thinking twice. It quietly slips into our daily meals through bread, biscuits, noodles, pastries and countless snack foods. While it tastes comforting and familiar, refined flour has also earned a reputation for being hard on digestion and disappointing in terms of nutrition. That is…

Are Brown Rice Cakes Good For Weight Loss Or Just Another Overrated Trend? We Asked Experts

DainikNews Live Admin4 months ago08 mins

Brown rice cakes have increasingly become a go-to choice for those seeking a guilt-free snack while trying to lose weight. Light, crunchy and low in calories, these are often embraced as a “healthier swap” for bread, chips or other refined snacks. This crispy snack is made from puffed whole-grain brown rice, and is naturally gluten-free,…

Why Mustard Greens Should Be In Your Winter Pantry: Nutrition & Easy Recipes

DainikNews Live Admin5 months ago013 mins

Mustard greens (sarson) appear for approximately four months yearly. Winter arrival means farmers harvest them fresh, markets overflow with bunches, prices drop because supply is abundant, and kitchens across India transform. These aren’t optional winter vegetables. They’re essential. Your body actually needs them. Winter creates specific nutritional demands. Days shorten. Temperatures drop. Your immunity naturally…

How Sweet Potatoes Help Control Sugar Cravings And Support Weight Loss

DainikNews Live Admin6 months ago011 mins

That familiar mid-afternoon moment usually arrives quietly. You are not truly hungry, but something sweet feels essential. Not fruit. Not tea. Something that feels comforting. Many people reach for biscuits, chocolate, or cake, only to feel sluggish soon after and crave more sugar. This cycle is common and, according to experts, deeply biological. “Sugar cravings…

From Gut Bacteria To Blood Sugar: How Beans Can Improve Your Health

DainikNews Live Admin6 months ago012 mins

Beans often sit quietly in our kitchens, treated like background ingredients or avoided because of their reputation for causing gas. Yet nutrition researchers and dietitians have been pointing to them with increasing conviction. These everyday legumes offer a level of nutrition that is surprisingly broad, from supporting gut bacteria to moderating blood sugar to helping…

Orange Or Amla: Which Fruit Is Better For Your Weight-Loss Diet?

DainikNews Live Admin7 months ago06 mins

When you’re trying to lose weight, even small dietary choices can influence how your body responds to food and metabolism. Oranges and amla are two powerful fruits that offer impressive nutritional benefits. One is refreshing and juicy, the other is tangy and deeply nourishing, yet both can contribute meaningfully to your health goals. They are…