Rajasthan is India’s third largest salt-producing state. But unlike Gujarat and Tamil Nadu, much of its extraction comes from saline groundwater found in Phalodi, and the Sambhar lake. (HT Photo)

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Updated on Jun 19, 2024 06:23 AM IST

Eating too much salt could raise chances of skin inflammation, says study

Sodium intake and eczema risk: Eating too much salt could raise chances of skin inflammation, says study

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Published on Jun 09, 2024 08:31 PM IST

Is rock salt as harmful as table salt? ICMR urges to restrict intake of all salt

High salt intake is associated with increase in blood pressure and high risk of heart diseases

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Published on Jun 07, 2024 11:41 AM IST

Check out Swetha Sivakumar’s recipe for baked medu vadas

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(Photo by Swetha Sivakumar)

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Updated on May 17, 2024 04:24 PM IST

Thyroid problems commonly seen in women: Know its types, symptoms, treatment

Thyroid problems commonly seen in women: Know its types, symptoms and treatment

health

Published on Mar 16, 2024 05:03 PM IST

Four super-easy and healthy salad dressings

Salads make great quick additions to your meals for refreshing lunches, and there's nothing better than a dollop of tasteful dressing to pack a punch.

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Published on Jan 19, 2024 11:35 AM IST

Is salt really a new culprit in type 2 diabetes?

Normal salt intake in countries like the UK is about 8g or two teaspoons a day. But about three-quarters of this comes from processed foods. Most of the rest is added during cooking with very little added at the table.

health

Published on Nov 05, 2023 11:32 PM IST

Harnessing low sodium salt to combat cardiovascular disease in India

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Sodium: Sodium, found in salt, helps in several physiological processes such as muscle contraction, neuronal activity and nutrient absorption.

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Published on May 11, 2024 12:43 PM IST

Indians are eating too much salt and it's quite harmful; how to reduce intake

While some amount of salt is important for important function of the body, too much of it on a regular basis may lead to many chronic diseases

health

Published on Sep 28, 2023 05:17 PM IST

The ultimate mover and shaker: Swetha Sivakumar on salt

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A zoomed-in view of crystals of unprocessed pink Himalayan salt. (Adobe Stock)

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Updated on Sep 23, 2023 05:22 PM IST

Using herbs and spices to replace saturated fat and salt improves health: Study

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Published on Aug 31, 2023 01:28 PM IST

Oral rehydration salts solution: When to consume ORS, how, who should avoid it

Oral rehydration salts solution: When to consume ORS, how, who should not take it

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Published on Aug 17, 2023 01:42 PM IST

Once bitten, never shy: A new book captures Zac O’Yeah’s trysts with Indian food

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(Clockwise from above left) The House of MG Gujarati thali; mutton pallipalayam from Tamil Nadu, O’Yeah’s current favourite meal; and Gobi Manchurian, his least-favourite Indian food invention. (The House of MG; Zac O’Yeah; Adobe Stock)

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Updated on Aug 05, 2023 08:47 PM IST

Cause and Effect | The slowdown of global ocean currents

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The Southern Ocean system moves nutrient-dense water north from Antarctica, past New Zealand into the North Pacific Ocean, the North Atlantic and Indian Ocean.

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Published on Apr 21, 2023 03:16 PM IST