Extra virgin olive oil best for frying fish

Fish fried in extra virgin olive oil and prepared in microwave is the healthiest option, suggested a study. According to the study, published in the journal Food Research International, the frying techniques, the nature of the oil used and the fish species have shown to influence the changes that take place while frying fish. “The choice of cooking oil is hugely important owing to its impact on the lipid profile in the fish and on the possible generation of toxic compounds in the oil during frying, which can influence food…

Read More

Drinking Alcohol During Pregnancy? It’s Best to Avoid

A lot of doctors and health experts acknowledge the fact that no amount of alcohol is safe during pregnancy and now scientists have also warned that it’s better to be cautious. A new study suggests that mothers who consume alcohol during pregnancy put their children at the risk of impairment in kidney blood flow in adulthood and heightenedneurological problems caused by a stroke. In the study conducted on mice, the blood flow analysis showed evidence for increased arterial resistance within the kidneys — a sign of possible early onset renal…

Read More

Dear Startups, It’s Time to Be the Best, Not Just the Biggest

Launched in India in 2010, Ola has been one of the most successful companies here. It was the most funded startup in 2015, and it’s one of the few companies that has been able to compete with Uber. In September 2015, the company rolled out Ola Shuttle in Bengaluru and Gurgaon, essentially a private bus shuttle, with air-conditioned buses that offer Wi-Fi connectivity. They’ve expanded in scope, and now cover parts of Noida as well as part of a trial, but using them on a daily basis shows the gulf…

Read More