b Miracle herbs in your garden By www.thehindu.com Published On :: Thu, 23 Jan 2014 17:42:31 +0530 It takes very little effort to plant your own little herb garden at home Full Article Metroplus
b ABCs of organic home gardening By www.thehindu.com Published On :: Fri, 31 Jan 2014 18:23:02 +0530 How do we tackle pests without synthetic pesticides? How can we get a huge haul of vegetables without resorting to chemical fertilisers? A workshop series teaches us organic gardening step-by-step Full Article Gardens
b Bend it like banyan By www.thehindu.com Published On :: Fri, 07 Feb 2014 16:08:21 +0530 A banyan tree is often called a micro-forest Full Article Property Plus
b Water on a budget By www.thehindu.com Published On :: Fri, 04 Apr 2014 17:59:00 +0530 It looks like it’s going to be a parched summer. Can you manage your plants on rationed water? There are ways to do this, finds Hema Vijay Full Article Gardens
b Bamboo power By www.thehindu.com Published On :: Fri, 11 Apr 2014 16:39:52 +0530 Bamboo produces 35 per cent more oxygen than other trees, is an effective carbon sink, and its biomass is a cheap and efficient fuel for power generation units. Full Article Green Living
b Remember Kanakambaram? By www.thehindu.com Published On :: Fri, 11 Jul 2014 20:12:44 +0530 Many of these pretty native flowers are now forgotten but are actually the ones that could grow the best in our gardens, says Hema Vijay Full Article Property Plus
b Meet the green thumbs By www.thehindu.com Published On :: Fri, 18 Jul 2014 18:49:27 +0530 A couple in Chennai has started a company to boost organic farming and teach you to grow your own veggies. Full Article Property Plus
b Rolling out a red carpet to garden birds By www.thehindu.com Published On :: Fri, 25 Jul 2014 16:37:19 +0530 They are also the friendliest and are not afraid to share space with humans Full Article Property Plus
b Flora Tech IPM 2014 comes to Bangalore By www.thehindu.com Published On :: Fri, 15 Aug 2014 16:06:04 +0530 Expo will focus on various aspects of horticulture including water management and greenscaping Full Article Property Plus
b Home-grown solutions to life’s little problems By www.thehindu.com Published On :: Sat, 13 Sep 2014 16:36:42 +0530 Subashree has proved a home garden is all it takes to have good health, good looks and a good life Full Article Downtown
b Green thumb By www.thehindu.com Published On :: Fri, 19 Sep 2014 19:49:15 +0530 New and green practices together with a slew of tools are turning gardening into an effortless pastime for urbanites. By M.A. Siraj Full Article Gardens
b It’s a techie life: Blossoms of creativity By www.thehindu.com Published On :: Thu, 25 Sep 2014 15:58:30 +0530 There are a growing number of techies who practise the art of vegetative propagation Full Article Metroplus
b The ABC of soil disinfection By www.thehindu.com Published On :: Fri, 14 Nov 2014 17:28:46 +0530 Plants dying mysteriously in your kitchen garden? It could be root disease, says Hema Vijay Full Article Property Plus
b Ikebana, Chennai style By www.thehindu.com Published On :: Fri, 28 Nov 2014 20:57:34 +0530 A rather unique floral exhibition celebrates the city’s 375th anniversary Full Article Gardens
b A passion bearing fruit By www.thehindu.com Published On :: Sun, 07 Dec 2014 15:54:32 +0530 Sreekumar Menon’s tropical fruit garden has some of the most exotic varieties from diverse countries Full Article Metroplus
b Orbs of colour By www.thehindu.com Published On :: Fri, 12 Dec 2014 20:12:26 +0530 The author tells you about a popular and charming garden plant Full Article Gardens
b Enjoy the winter blooms By www.thehindu.com Published On :: Fri, 02 Jan 2015 17:14:40 +0530 Keep your garden fresh and insect-free during winter. Hema Vijay tells you how Full Article Property Plus
b The bite of the scorpion By www.thehindu.com Published On :: Thu, 22 Jan 2015 20:23:40 +0530 Shantini Rajkumar has some hot news about a new discovery she made Full Article Metroplus
b For a breath of fresh air By www.thehindu.com Published On :: Fri, 10 Apr 2015 21:22:52 +0530 Planting these trees around your home can help purify the air you breathe, says Hema Vijay Full Article Green Living
b The April bounty By www.thehindu.com Published On :: Fri, 17 Apr 2015 15:50:01 +0530 It is an advance warning mechanism of nature asking whether preparedness is in place to receive rain. Full Article Property Plus
b The balcony scene By www.thehindu.com Published On :: Mon, 22 Jun 2015 20:27:03 +0530 Chitra Krishnaswamy shares some ridiculously easy-to-follow tips that will inspire even the most inexperienced gardeners to grow vegetables in a small space Full Article Gardens
b Indoor bonsais for your home By www.thehindu.com Published On :: Fri, 03 Jul 2015 15:12:55 +0530 The process of nurturing indoor bonsai plants is a rewarding experience, says expert Nikunj Parekh. Full Article Gardens
b Splash of bright colours By www.thehindu.com Published On :: Sun, 12 Jul 2015 16:41:48 +0530 Daylilies are pretty, colourful and easy maintenance plants Full Article Metroplus
b Bring home the bees By www.thehindu.com Published On :: Fri, 17 Jul 2015 13:20:34 +0530 Did you know that beehive boxes in your garden can help plants bloom? Full Article Gardens
b The online green thumb By www.thehindu.com Published On :: Tue, 18 Aug 2015 16:51:03 +0530 Tanya Brar is on a mission to beautify Bengaluru’s balcony gardens and restore its former glory. Full Article Metroplus
b Set up a bird sanctuary at home By www.thehindu.com Published On :: Fri, 20 Nov 2015 14:27:31 +0530 They sing for you, they keep down insect pests, and they are fun to watch. By Vrinda Kumble. Full Article Gardens
b The man behind the garden city By www.thehindu.com Published On :: Fri, 25 Dec 2015 18:53:17 +0530 Much of horticulturist J.H. Krumbiegel’s early green nurturing in his native Germany helped him replicate his ideas in Mysuru and Bengaluru. H.P. Sumangala, scientist at the Indian Institute of Horticultural Research, shares some unknown facets of his personality from her visit to Germany. Full Article Property Plus
b Spotted! Preity's husband at Wankhede By www.rediff.com Published On :: Sun, 07 May 2022 14:19:18 +0530 Bollywood actor Preity Zinta was spotted at the Wankhede stadium on Saturday afternoon with her husband Gene Goodenough. Full Article
b Spotted! Rishabh Pant's Lady Love By www.rediff.com Published On :: Mon, 09 May 2022 12:20:29 +0530 Isha will be hoping that Rishabh's luck changes for the better and DC makes the playoffs on the back of his batting and captaincy. Full Article
b Birthday Boy Dhoni Spotted At Wimbledon By www.rediff.com Published On :: Thu, 06 Jul 2022 11:23:34 +0530 Dhoni will be 41 on July 7. Full Article
b Pant Spotted At Dhoni's Birthday Party By www.rediff.com Published On :: Thu, 07 Jul 2022 13:05:36 +0530 On Wednesday night, Sakshi Singh Dhoni posted a video on Instagram of her husband bringing in his 41st birthday in London. Full Article
b Why does India lag behind in automatic cars? By www.thehindubusinessline.com Published On :: Wed, 08 May 2013 17:51:21 +0530 Full Article S Ronendra Singh
b Microencapsulation of broccoli sulforaphane using whey and pea protein: in vitro dynamic gastrointestinal digestion and intestinal absorption by Caco-2-HT29-MTX-E12 cells By pubs.rsc.org Published On :: Food Funct., 2024, Advance ArticleDOI: 10.1039/D4FO03446E, Paper Open Access   This article is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported Licence.Ali Ali Redha, Luciana Torquati, John R. Bows, Michael J. Gidley, Daniel CozzolinoSulforaphane-rich extract was prepared from broccoli. The extract was encapsulated with whey and pea protein isolates by freeze-drying. The products were characterised and assessed for in vitro bioaccessibility and bioavailability.To cite this article before page numbers are assigned, use the DOI form of citation above.The content of this RSS Feed (c) The Royal Society of Chemistry Full Article
b Along the gut-bone marrow signaling pathway: use of longan polysaccharides to regenerate blood cells after chemotherapy-induced myelosuppression By pubs.rsc.org Published On :: Food Funct., 2024, Advance ArticleDOI: 10.1039/D4FO03758H, PaperShiai Zeng, Lan Gao, Kai Wang, Xuwei Liu, Zhuoyan Hu, Lei ZhaoTLPL promoted the production of Lactobacillus in myelosuppressed mice, and promoted the haematopoiesis of bone marrow cells via the gut-bone marrow axis.To cite this article before page numbers are assigned, use the DOI form of citation above.The content of this RSS Feed (c) The Royal Society of Chemistry Full Article
b Immunomodulatory effects of supercritical CO2 extracted oils from Portulaca oleracea and Perilla frutescens (PPCE) in healthy individuals: a randomized double-blind clinical trial By pubs.rsc.org Published On :: Food Funct., 2024, Advance ArticleDOI: 10.1039/D4FO03361B, PaperSu-Jin Jung, Hyang-Im Baek, Eun-Ock Park, Ki-Chan Ha, Deuk-Seon Park, Soo-Wan Chae, Seung-Ok LeeThis study evaluated the immune-boosting effects of Portulaca oleracea L. and Perilla frutescens var. japonica Hara extract oils (PPCE) in healthy individuals. PPCE improved NK cell activity and cytokine levels (IL-12, IFN-γ) without adverse effects, supporting immune enhancement.To cite this article before page numbers are assigned, use the DOI form of citation above.The content of this RSS Feed (c) The Royal Society of Chemistry Full Article
b Abnormal enterohepatic circulation of bile acids caused by fructooligosaccharide supplementation along with a high-fat diet By pubs.rsc.org Published On :: Food Funct., 2024, Advance ArticleDOI: 10.1039/D4FO03353A, PaperFang Zeng, Shi He, Ying Sun, Xue Li, Kaiyang Chen, Hongbin Wang, Shuli Man, Fuping LuFructooligosaccharide (FOS) is a widely used prebiotic and health food ingredient, but few reports have focused on its risk to specific populations.To cite this article before page numbers are assigned, use the DOI form of citation above.The content of this RSS Feed (c) The Royal Society of Chemistry Full Article
b Shatianyu (Citrus grandis L. Osbeck) whole fruit alleviated loperamide-induced constipation via enhancing gut microbiota-mediated intestinal serotonin secretion and mucosal barrier homeostasis By pubs.rsc.org Published On :: Food Funct., 2024, 15,10614-10627DOI: 10.1039/D4FO02765E, PaperMei Deng, Jiamin Ye, Ruifen Zhang, Shuai Zhang, Lihong Dong, Dongxiao Su, Mingwei Zhang, Fei HuangThe effects of Citrus grandis Shatianyu whole fruit powder enriched in flavonoids and dietary fiber on loperamide-induced constipation after a 4-week administration in the diet, together with possible microbiota-mediated mechanisms were explored.The content of this RSS Feed (c) The Royal Society of Chemistry Full Article
b Rice bran supplement ameliorates chronic restraint stress-induced depression-like behaviors in mice By pubs.rsc.org Published On :: Food Funct., 2024, 15,10600-10613DOI: 10.1039/D4FO00718B, PaperMinji Kim, Minseok Yoon, Suengmok Cho, Min Jung Kim, Min Young UmRBS alleviates chronic stress-induced depressive-like behaviors by modulating the HPA axis, increasing neurotransmitter levels, downregulating GR, and enhancing ERK-CREB-BDNF signaling. γ-Oryzanol, a major component, acts as a GR antagonist, contributing to RBS's antidepressant effects.The content of this RSS Feed (c) The Royal Society of Chemistry Full Article
b Multi-omics analysis reveals that agaro-oligosaccharides with different degrees of polymerization alleviate colitis in mice by regulating intestinal flora and arginine synthesis By pubs.rsc.org Published On :: Food Funct., 2024, 15,10628-10643DOI: 10.1039/D4FO03650F, PaperLong Yuan, Chunhui Liu, Bolun Li, Sai Wang, Jianan Sun, Xiangzhao MaoInflammatory bowel disease (IBD) is a common chronic disease with a complex etiology, characterized by body weight loss, intestinal barrier damage, and an imbalance of intestinal flora, posing a significant threat to people's health.The content of this RSS Feed (c) The Royal Society of Chemistry Full Article
b The influence of magnesium and manganese cations on the chemical and bioactive properties of purple and green basil By pubs.rsc.org Published On :: Food Funct., 2024, 15,10644-10662DOI: 10.1039/D4FO02820A, PaperIzamara de Oliveira, Antonios Chrysargyris, Tiane C. Finimundy, Márcio Carocho, Celestino Santos-Buelga, Ricardo C. Calhelha, Nikolaos Tzortzakis, Lillian Barros, Sandrina A. HelenoEffects of hydroponic cultivation with enriched concentrations of magnesium (+Mg), manganese (+Mn), combinations of +Mg and +Mn, or decreased concentrations of these minerals (control) on the chemical/bioactive attributes of basil, were investigated.The content of this RSS Feed (c) The Royal Society of Chemistry Full Article
b Impact of complementary feeding on infant gut microbiome, metabolites and early development By pubs.rsc.org Published On :: Food Funct., 2024, 15,10663-10678DOI: 10.1039/D4FO03948C, Paper Open Access   This article is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 3.0 Unported Licence.Yudong Shi, Ran Yin, Jinzhu Pang, Yun Chen, Zhouyong Li, Shengpeng Su, Yongping WenIntroducing complementary foods is critical for promoting infant health and development.The content of this RSS Feed (c) The Royal Society of Chemistry Full Article
b Enhancement of the flavor and functional characteristics of cod protein isolate using an enzyme–microbe system By pubs.rsc.org Published On :: Food Funct., 2024, 15,10717-10731DOI: 10.1039/D4FO02272F, PaperZheng-Fei Yan, Jia-Yu Chen, Jing Yang, Shuai Yuan, Xue-Yi Qiao, Bo Xu, Ling-Qia SuCod protein isolate was first debittered using Streptomyces canus aminopeptidase (ScAPase) and then deodorized through probiotic fermentation, showing the most substantial. These products showed the most substantial proliferation effect on probiotics.The content of this RSS Feed (c) The Royal Society of Chemistry Full Article
b Immune-enhancing effect of Weizmannia coagulans BCG44 and its supernatant on cyclophosphamide-induced immunosuppressed mice and RAW264.7 cells via the modulation of the gut microbiota By pubs.rsc.org Published On :: Food Funct., 2024, 15,10679-10697DOI: 10.1039/D4FO02452D, Paper Open Access   This article is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 3.0 Unported Licence.Yafang Xu, Yi Wang, Tao Song, Xiaxia Li, Haolin Zhou, Oumarou Zafir Chaibou, Bing Wang, Huajun LiW. coagulans BCG44 and its supernatant possess potential immunomodulatory activity and modulate gut microbiota dysbiosis in CTX-induced immunosuppression.The content of this RSS Feed (c) The Royal Society of Chemistry Full Article
b Biological effects and mechanisms of dietary chalcones: latest research progress, future research strategies, and challenges By pubs.rsc.org Published On :: Food Funct., 2024, 15,10582-10599DOI: 10.1039/D4FO03618B, Review ArticleYun Liang Zhang, Shuang Jiao Sun, Li ZengChalcones are widely distributed in food and have multiple biological activities; there are limitations and drawbacks in the application of dietary chalcones in food; future research strategies and key issues for dietary chalcones.The content of this RSS Feed (c) The Royal Society of Chemistry Full Article
b Specific vegetable types are associated with lower long-term risk for late-life dementia: the Perth Longitudinal Study of Aging Women By pubs.rsc.org Published On :: Food Funct., 2024, 15,10885-10895DOI: 10.1039/D4FO03239J, PaperNegar Ghasemifard, Simone Radavelli-Bagatini, Simon M. Laws, Helen Macpherson, Emma Stevenson, Jonathan M. Hodgson, Richard L. Prince, Joshua R. Lewis, Marc SimThis study found an association between total vegetable intake as well as specific types of vegetables including yellow/orange/red, green leafy, and allium vegetables with lower long-term risk for late-life dementia in older women.The content of this RSS Feed (c) The Royal Society of Chemistry Full Article
b Beyond flavor: the versatile roles of eugenol in health and disease By pubs.rsc.org Published On :: Food Funct., 2024, 15,10567-10581DOI: 10.1039/D4FO02428A, Review ArticleYujie Lao, Jingya Guo, Jingjing Fang, Ruixuan Geng, Mengjie Li, Yige Qin, Jiayi Wu, Seong-Gook Kang, Kunlun Huang, Tao TongEmerging evidence highlights that eugenol exhibits significant biological activities across various conditions, suggesting it is a promising nutritional supplement with both flavoring properties and therapeutic potential.The content of this RSS Feed (c) The Royal Society of Chemistry Full Article
b Effects of Clostridium butyricum and inulin supplementation on intestinal microbial composition in high-fat diet fed mice By pubs.rsc.org Published On :: Food Funct., 2024, 15,10870-10884DOI: 10.1039/D4FO02963A, PaperJing Liu, Suhua Zhang, Huachun WengClostridium butyricum and inulin could improve dislipidemia, abnormal glucose tolerance and change intestinal microbial composition in high-fat diet (HFD) mice, increasing Parabacteroides, Bacteroides and Ruminococcaceae and regulating FGF21.The content of this RSS Feed (c) The Royal Society of Chemistry Full Article
b Acute supplementation with a curcuminoid-based formulation fails to enhance resting or exercise-induced NRF2 activity in males and females By pubs.rsc.org Published On :: Food Funct., 2024, 15,10782-10794DOI: 10.1039/D4FO02681K, Paper Open Access   This article is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 3.0 Unported Licence.Josh Thorley, Abrar Alhebshi, Ana Rodriguez-Mateos, Zicheng Zhang, Stephen J. Bailey, Neil R. W. Martin, Nicolette C. Bishop, Tom CliffordSupplementation with a curcuminoid-based formulation for four days did not augment nuclear factor erythroid 2-related factor 2 (NRF2) activity in peripheral blood mononuclear cells at rest and after strenuous plyometric exercise.The content of this RSS Feed (c) The Royal Society of Chemistry Full Article
b Oral delivery of electrohydrodynamically encapsulated Lactiplantibacillus plantarum CRD7 modulates gut health, antioxidant activity, and cytokines-related inflammation and immunity in mice By pubs.rsc.org Published On :: Food Funct., 2024, 15,10761-10781DOI: 10.1039/D4FO02732A, PaperVinay Venkatesh Varada, Sachin Kumar, Sravani Balaga, Antony Johnson Thanippilly, Heartwin A. Pushpadass, Rashmi H. M., Babu Lal Jangir, Nitin Tyagi, Ashish Kumar SamantaThe current study aimed to evaluate the effects of L. plantarum CRD7 on performance and gut health biomarkers in a Swiss albino mouse model.The content of this RSS Feed (c) The Royal Society of Chemistry Full Article
b Novel selenium-enriched Pichia kudriavzevii as a dietary supplement to alleviate dextran sulfate sodium-induced colitis in mice by modulating the gut microbiota and host metabolism By pubs.rsc.org Published On :: Food Funct., 2024, 15,10698-10716DOI: 10.1039/D4FO02598A, PaperHuijuan Wang, Yue Chen, Zhouli Wang, Yahong Yuan, Tianli YueInflammatory bowel disease (IBD) poses persistent challenges due to its chronic and recurrent nature, exacerbated by the unsatisfactory outcomes of the traditional treatment approaches.The content of this RSS Feed (c) The Royal Society of Chemistry Full Article