FruitsOn 16 June 2025 Jagonews24 carried five cautions for eating jamun (black plum) from nutritionists writing on the Indian health site Healthshots: water, turmeric, an empty stomach, dairy and pickles. Here they are, set against what health authorities and research say.
Mangoes are packed with vitamins, fibre and minerals that the writer says help energy, eyesight, digestion, sleep and the heart, but he warns against chemically ripened fruit.
Mangoes are packed with nutrients, but eating too many can bring problems, from weight gain and blood sugar to stomach upsets.
Some nutritious fruits can carry risks during pregnancy, and this guide explains why papaya, pineapple, grapes, tamarind and lychee are best avoided.
Jamun, the black plum available briefly each summer, is among the most nutritious seasonal fruits, with benefits from heart to skin.
Guava leaf tea is winning attention for a range of reported health benefits, from digestion to blood sugar control, and is simple to make at home.
A clinical dietitian says fruit first thing in the morning can cause blood sugar swings and recommends pairing it with protein or healthy fats.
With winter over and cauliflower leaving the market, here are nine Bengali cauliflower dishes to cook while the season lasts.
Shop-bought ghee is often mixed with vanaspati, palm oil and colour, but a few simple home tests can tell you whether it is pure.
Soybean oil, in Bangladeshi kitchens since the 1980s and about half the price of mustard oil, remains the most popular cooking oil.
A glass of turmeric water can help with joint pain, immunity, weight, skin and removing toxins, and it is easy to make at home.
Apples boost immunity, but doctors say an adult should eat no more than two a day because of pesticide residues and other risks.
Some health experts warn that milk and bananas eaten together can disrupt digestion, while others say the combination benefits people who want to gain weight.
