Plant-based alternatives healthy for your heart than meat: Study
These alternatives do not raise blood pressure, but instead improve some cardiovascular risk factors, including cholesterol levels. Eating plant-based meat... Key Points
The Tribune IndiaZomato’s pure veg fleet is a non-issue. It respects a vegetarian’s choice, you should too
It is not a policy that could lead to discrimination, especially after the decision to have separate-coloured fleets have been rolled back. Now, go back to ordering what you want. Key Points
ThePrintWhat's flexitarian diet and how does it affect heart?
Study underlines the benefits of eating more plant-based foods instead of meat for better cardiovascular health. A flexitarian diet, also known as a... Key Points
The Tribune IndiaThe Murky Campaign to Discredit Lab-Grown Meat
A new ad campaign is targeting the cultivated meat industry on TV and online. Industry supporters criticize it as unscientific. Key Points
WIREDIsraeli company gets green light to make world’s first cultivated beef steaks
Cultivated meat is grown in large steel tanks using cells that come from a living animal, fertilised egg or special bank of stored cells. An Israeli company... Key Points
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Zomato suspends delivery of non-veg items in North India, says this is due to govt order
In response to a government order, Zomato has temporarily suspended the delivery of non-vegetarian items in several states in North India. In respect of the consecration ceremony, meat shops in some states were closed today. Here is everything you need to know. Key Points
India TodayThe Murky Campaign to Discredit Lab-Grown Meat
A new ad campaign is targeting the cultivated meat industry on TV and online. Industry supporters criticize it as unscientific. Key Points
WIREDFeeding raw meat to dogs increases risk of infectious E.coli? Study answers
E. coli can cause food poisoning and is also the most common cause of life-threatening urinary tract and bloodstream infections in the UK. Can it affect dogs? Key Points
Hindustan TimesEating just 2 servings of red meat a week linked to higher risk of type 2 diabetes, Harvard study suggests
Red meat intake is linked to a greater risk of type 2 diabetes, a Harvard study found. Swapping in plant-based protein from nuts and beans may reduce risk. Key Points
InsiderInsiders Reveal Major Problems at Lab-Grown-Meat Startup Upside Foods
Billion-dollar cultivated-meat startup Upside Foods wants you to think the breakthrough chicken fillets it sells are made in a futuristic factory. A WIRED investigation tells a different story. Key Points
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Fake meat Is Bleeding, but It’s Not Dead Yet
Beyond Meat’s weak sales led to headlines about “peak veganism” and the end of plant-based meats. But demand in Europe shows there’s still life in alternative proteins. Key Points
WIREDEid-ul-Adha 2023: Healthy eating tips for a balanced Bakrid feast
As Eid-ul-Adha approaches, remember to prioritise your health during this festive season. Stay mindful of these essential health tips for a joyful celebration. | Health Key Points
Hindustan Timesmeat grown from animal cells? Here’s what it is and how it’s made
The U.S. government is allowing the sale of chicken made from animal cells. Livestock doesn’t need to be raised and killed to produce this new type of meat Key Points
The HinduBone of contention: In Gujarat, meat vendors left in the lurch
During a hearing in the High Court in 2016, the meat-eating population in Gujarat was pegged at 40 per cent. However, for nearly two decades, the Gujarat government has not revised its official quota for slaughter, leading to several unauthorised meat markets in the state and two petitions being filed in the high court against such illegal shops. Key Points
The Indian ExpressYour First Lab-Grown Burger Won’t Contain Much Beef
Meat brewed in bioreactors is on the way, but it’s still too expensive. The solution? Add a whole lot of plants. Key Points
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Elephant in the dining room: Startup makes mammoth meatball
Cultivated meat — also called cultured or cell-based meat — is made from animal cells. Livestock doesn’t need to be killed to produce it, which advocates say is better not just for the animals but also for the environment. Key Points
The Indian Express18 shopkeepers challaned in Ludhiana for selling meat in unhygienic conditions
The Ludhiana civic body disposed of around 180 kg of meat which was being sold in unhygienic conditions. A minimum challan of ₹1,000 was also issued to the shopkeepers. Key Points
Hindustan TimesPure-veg meat: An export frontier for India to conquer
India's largest shipment of plant-based meat, including jackfruit-based BBQ Jack, has been sent to the US. The shipment is part of India's growing export potential in the plant-based meat industry, which is projected to reach between Rs 2,194 crore to Rs 6,824 crore by 2030. India's advantages in producing plant-based meat include its strong tradition of vegetarian food, a large and growing workforce, low wages, and abundant raw materials. Key Points
Economic TimesThe Taste With Vir: If Sudha Murthy doesn't want to smell meat, it is her right
I find it offensive to pass judgements on people’s food choices. Food is a personal matter. And that is how it should remain. Key Points
Hindustan TimesWhy are South Korean dog farmers threatening to flood Seoul with two million canines
As the South Korean government pushes to ban dog meat consumption, dog farmers issue a dire ultimatum, threatening to release two million canines onto Seoul, arguing that the proposed prohibition jeopardizes their livelihoods. The brewing conflict highlights the clash between traditional practices and evolving public attitudes toward animal welfare. Key Points
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Beyond meat Jump Hurts Short Sellers, Sets Up for a Squeeze
Beyond meat Inc. jumped as much as 61% in intraday trading Wednesday — its best one-day move since 2019. The surge is setting traders who have bets against the stock up for a lot of pain. Key Points
mintInsiders Say Eat Just Is in Big Financial Trouble
Vegan egg and lab-grown-meat startup Eat Just is being sued for more than $100 million. Former employees allege that’s just the start of its problems. Key Points
WIREDInsiders Say Eat Just Is in Big Financial Trouble
Vegan egg and lab-grown-meat startup Eat Just is being sued for more than $100 million. Former employees allege that’s just the start of its problems. Key Points
WIREDThe hoax 'documentary' about human flesh-eating that shocked the UK
Earlier this week, Gregg Wallace: The British Miracle Meat, about a gruesome new food development, caused a stir. But it was the latest satire masquerading as reality, writes Neil Armstrong. Key Points
BBCSimple tips to make healthy vegetables taste as good as meat
Dan Buettner, who studies people living long and healthy lives, says we should be eating less meat. Using miso, spices, and other techniques can help. Key Points
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Rude Food by Vir Sanghvi: Decoding India’s chop, cutlet and patty
Chop, cutlet and patty mean different things in the West and across India. Blame history, geography, even politics. Just don’t let it get in the way of a good meal Key Points
Hindustan TimesHeme iron found in red meat linked to type 2 diabetes: Know what it is
Harvard researchers have found that high consumption of red meat and other animal products, rich in heme iron, increases the risk of type 2 diabetes. The study highlights the need for dietary changes to reduce diabetes risk. Key Points
India TodayWhat is alpha-gal syndrome — the life-threatening meat allergy linked to tick bites
The U.S. CDC issued a report stating that as many as 450,000 Americans may have been affected by the alpha-gal syndrome. This serious life-threatening meat allergy is transmitted through tick bites. Key Points
Economic TimesHeatwave hits India's poultry sector; prices of chicken plummets 50%
“The heatwave is resulting in a big loss for poultry farmers,” said Bittu Dhanda, president, Poultry Federation of India. “Already, there is overproduction and now the farmers are being forced to sell the chicks due to the heatwave at a price which is much lower. Chicken meat is being sold at a price which is 50% lower than it was in the February-March period.” Key Points
Economic TimesTamil Nadu's culinary delights: Must-try mutton-based traditional recipes
Discover the essence of South Indian cuisine through traditional mutton delicacies like Kola Urundai and Mutton Chettinad Biryani. Check out the recipes inside. Key Points
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If Bengalis eat mutton rolls at Puja pandals, good for them. Stop Talibanisation of Hinduism
The consumption of non-vegetarian food is not a big deal in West Bengal. As far as Bongs are concerned, it is just food. And they love it. Key Points
ThePrintShifting tastes: How Afghanistan has changed since the Taliban
The shifting tastes at the presidential palace are just one example of how Afghanistan has changed since the Taliban returned to power after more than two decades of insurgency. From once-bustling eateries in Kabul to the frozen mountains shadowing the capital, a nation is having to learn how to survive on less. Key Points
Economic TimesSo You Can 3D Print a Steak Now—but Why on Earth Would You?
WIRED tried 3D-printed steaks that you can’t buy anywhere yet. But reducing food to a technological problem leaves a bitter taste, and delivers all the joy of licking a catering catalog. Key Points
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