HealthNutritionist Lina Akter advised women with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) to eat whole grains, vegetables and less sugar and to exercise; the WHO estimates 10 to 13 per cent of women of reproductive age have the condition.
Potassium, a small but vital mineral, helps regulate blood pressure and heart rhythm, and is easy to get from everyday foods.
FruitsFresh boroi carries 65.8 to 76 mg of vitamin C per 100 g, making the seasonal fruit a good source of the vitamin. Popular claims about blood purification, diabetes and bone density are not backed by reliable evidence.
FruitsA January 2026 Jagonews24 guide warned people with gastric problems, kidney stones, diabetes, low blood pressure or anaemia to take care with amla; health authorities and clinical studies show which of those cautions hold.
Raw beetroot is more nutritious for people with healthy digestion, while lightly cooked beetroot suits those with sensitive stomachs.
FruitsA January 2026 Jagonews24 report found real benefits in the habit of eating soaked raisins in the morning but urged caution for people with diabetes, kidney disease or IBS; USDA data, NHS and NIH guidance and clinical studies show where it stands.
Some fruits, eaten in excess, can erode tooth enamel, stain teeth or encourage bacteria, so moderation and good oral hygiene matter.
CookingOn 14 January 2026 Jagonews24 published a home recipe for cauliflower korma: florets cooked in an onion, ginger, garlic, tomato and spice base and softened with yoghurt and coconut, to eat with rice or roti.
With less time spent in the sun, vitamin D deficiency has become common in towns and villages alike, and a few symptoms can give early warning.
Lightly processed amla pickle keeps some vitamin C, but boiling, long cooking and long storage can strip away much of it.
Eating guava with its skin adds extra nutrients, but nutritionists say people with diabetes or high cholesterol may be better off peeling it.
Opening the sixth AHCAB international expo in Dhaka, adviser Farida Akhter said the government cannot ensure food and nutrition security alone.
FruitsA Jagonews24 report on 7 January 2026 advised eating dates on an empty stomach on winter mornings. Research shows dates are rich in sugar and fibre, but no evidence was found for an extra empty-stomach benefit, and people with diabetes should ask a doctor first.
