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Hindustan Times
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Nutritionist says these 7 high-protein soups for weight loss can fire up metabolism!
When you think of comforting soup, tomato soup probably comes to mind first. It is classic, especially when you are under the weather. But if weight loss is your goal, tomato soup alone won't cut it. Give high-protein soup recipes a try! Packed with ingredients like beans, lentils, tofu, and even green veggies like broccoli, these soups do more than just boost immunity and digestion. High-protein soups help boost metabolism, keep you energised, and support muscle growth, all while keeping you full for longer. Plus, since soup is usually eaten slowly, it gives your body time to recognise fullness, helping to curb cravings and prevent overeating Adding high-protein soups to your weight loss diet can do wonders.(Adobe Stock) High-protein soups for weight loss Here are the 7 best high-protein soups to boost metabolism and maintain a healthy weight: This light, high-protein soup is made with yellow moong dal and carrots. It is easy on the digestion and naturally low in fat. You can consume it in lunch or dinner to boost metabolism and support weight loss. Ingredients: Half cup yellow moong dal (split yellow lentils), washed 1 medium carrot, chopped 1 small onion, chopped 2 garlic cloves, minced Half teaspoon cumin seeds Half a teaspoon of turmeric powder Half a teaspoon of black pepper 1 teaspoon olive oil or ghee Salt to taste 3 cups water Fresh coriander (optional) How to prepare it: Heat oil or ghee in a pot, add cumin seeds and let them splutter. Add garlic and onion and saute until soft. Add chopped carrots, turmeric, salt, and washed moong dal. Pour in water, cover, and cook for 15–20 minutes until dal is soft. Blend the soup for a smoother texture, if desired. Sprinkle black pepper and garnish with coriander before serving. 2. Rajma tomato shorba 'This hearty North Indian-style soup uses rajma (kidney beans) and tomatoes, offering a rich source of plant protein and fibre. It helps stabilise blood sugar levels and keeps hunger in check, perfect for weight loss,' shares Nupuur Patil, celebrity nutritionist and dietitian. Ingredients: Half a cup of boiled rajma (kidney beans) 2 ripe tomatoes, chopped 1 small onion, chopped 1 teaspoon ginger-garlic paste Half a teaspoon of cumin seeds Half a teaspoon of garam masala 1 teaspoon olive oil Salt and pepper to taste 3 cups water Fresh coriander for garnish How to prepare it: Heat oil in a pan, add cumin seeds, and saute onions until golden. Add ginger-garlic paste, chopped tomatoes, and spices. Cook until the tomatoes soften. Add rajma and water. Simmer for 15 minutes. Blend until smooth or mash lightly for a chunky texture. Garnish and serve hot. 3. Masoor dal and roasted bell pepper soup This is a creamy, dairy-free soup packed with red lentils and roasted red bell peppers. Rich in antioxidants and protein, it is ideal for detox and muscle support. Ingredients: Half a cup of masoor dal (red lentils), washed 1 large red bell pepper, roasted and peeled 1 small onion, chopped 2 garlic cloves, minced 1 teaspoon olive oil Half teaspoon cumin powder Salt and pepper to taste 3 cups water How to prepare it: Roast red bell pepper directly on the flame or in the oven until skin is charred. Cool, peel, and chop. In a pot, heat oil and saute onion and garlic. Add masoor dal, cumin powder, salt, water, and cook until dal is soft (15–20 min). Add roasted bell pepper and blend until creamy. Adjust seasoning and serve hot. 4. Chickpea and mint soup This refreshing and protein-rich recipe contains chickpeas, mint, and tomato base. 'Chickpeas are filling and support digestive health,' says Patil. Ingredients: Half a cup of boiled chickpeas 2 tomatoes, chopped 1 small onion, chopped 1 garlic clove, minced 1 teaspoon olive oil 1 teaspoon dried or fresh mint leaves Salt and pepper to taste 2.5 cups water How to prepare it: Heat oil in a pot, saute garlic and onion until soft. Add tomatoes and mint, cook until tomatoes break down. Add chickpeas and water. Simmer for 10–15 minutes. Blend slightly for a chunky texture or smooth consistency. Garnish with extra mint before serving. High-protein soups for weight loss(Adobe Stock) 5. Horsegram (Kulthi) Soup A traditional remedy for weight loss, horsegram is rich in protein and known to stimulate fat metabolism. This earthy soup aids in detox and fat burning. Ingredients: Half a cup of horsegram (kulthi), soaked overnight 1 small onion, chopped 2 garlic cloves, crushed 1 teaspoon cumin seeds 1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder 1 teaspoon oil Salt to taste 3–4 cups water How to prepare it: Pressure cook soaked horsegram with turmeric and water (3–4 whistles). In a pan, heat oil, add cumin, garlic, and onion, and saute until golden. Add cooked horsegram along with water. Simmer for 10 minutes. Blend if desired. Serve warm with a sprinkle of black pepper. 6. Butternut squash and lentil soup This creamy, comforting soup pairs butternut squash with protein-rich lentils. 'It is low in calories but high in fiber—perfect for a filling yet slimming meal,' suggests Patil. Ingredients: 1 cup diced butternut squash Half a cup of red lentils (masoor dal) 1 small onion, chopped 2 garlic cloves, minced Half a teaspoon of cinnamon (optional) 1 teaspoon olive oil Salt and pepper to taste 3 cups vegetable broth or water How to prepare it: Heat oil, saute garlic and onion. Add squash, lentils, and broth. Bring to a boil. Simmer for 20 minutes until everything is soft. Blend to a creamy texture, season, and serve. 7. Broccoli and cashew soup This delicious green soup combines the fibre of broccoli with the healthy fats and protein of cashews. It is ideal for boosting energy, satiety, and immunity. Ingredients: 1 cup chopped broccoli 1/4 cup soaked cashews 1 garlic clove 1 small onion 1 teaspoon olive oil Salt and pepper to taste 2.5 cups water How to prepare it: In a pan, heat oil and saute onion and garlic. Add broccoli, soaked cashews, and water. Simmer until soft. Now blend the soup until smooth. Reheat, season, and serve. For optimal results, keep these soups light by using minimal oil, skipping the cream, and adding a squeeze of lemon!
UPI
21 hours ago
- Health
- UPI
Most kids don't need overnight care after allergic reactions
Researchers said most children with allergic reactions can be safely treated with an epinephrine injection and discharged. Photo by Adobe Stock/HealthDay News Many kids are spending a lot of unnecessary time under observation in a hospital following a sudden allergic emergency, a new study concludes. About 17% of kids are admitted for overnight observation following a scary allergic reaction to food, medicine or insect bites, researchers reported. But 95% of children treated for allergic reactions can be safely discharged within two hours after receiving a dose of epinephrine, according to results published in The Lancet: Child and Adolescent Health. That number rises to 98% if doctors err on the side of caution and keep kids under observation for four hours, researchers found. "For most patients, we are probably observing them too long," said researcher Dr. Kenneth Michelson, a pediatric emergency specialist at Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago. "This might sound minor, but if you brought your toddler in for a scary allergic reaction, it's the difference between going home at 11 p.m. versus going home at 1 a.m. or 3 a.m.," he said in a news release. "Our finding gives us more confidence that after a couple of hours, if symptoms are improving in specific ways, we can probably send the child home." Most kids who'd had an allergic reaction can be routinely treated with an epinephrine jab and sent home, researchers said in background notes. However, about 5% experience a "biphasic reaction," meaning their symptoms can return despite that first dose of epinephrine, researchers said. For this study, researchers gathered data from more than 5,600 ER visits at 31 hospitals in the U.S. and Canada where allergic reactions were treated with an epinephrine injection. About 90% of the kids had experienced an allergic reaction to foods like peanuts, eggs, milk, shellfish, sesame, gluten or soy, researchers said. Another 6% reacted to medication and 3% to insect stings. Only about 5% of the kids needed a second dose of epinephrine within two hours of their initial injection, researchers found. Likewise, only 2% needed the second jab after four hours. Most kids admitted to hospital beds never needed a second epinephrine shot or intensive care, the study concluded. This means these kids and their parents are undergoing additional hassle for no real benefit, researchers said. "We have seen patients and their families avoid or delay going to the emergency department because they didn't want to sit there for hours of observation," researcher Dr. Hugh Sampson, an allergist at Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai in New York City, said in a news release. "Such delays can prove dangerous. This study's findings support discharging patients more expeditiously, which will likely reduce patient reluctance to seek necessary help." Holding kids needlessly also ties up crucial hospital resources, the team added. "Pediatric emergency departments can get crowded quite quickly, especially during winter infection season. We need to ensure efficient throughput to allow us to provide access to as many patients as we can," senior researcher Dr. David Schnadower, director of emergency medicine at Cincinnati Children's, said in a news release. "An important value of this study is that it was large enough that the results can give clinicians confidence that discharging patients showing no concerning symptoms in less than two hours is going to be safe for most children," he added. More information Johns Hopkins Medicine has more on allergic reactions in children. Copyright © 2025 HealthDay. All rights reserved.
UPI
21 hours ago
- Health
- UPI
Gun suicide crisis grows in U.S., hitting record levels
About 27,300 gun-related deaths -- 58% of all gun deaths -- were suicides in 2023. Photo by Adobe Stock/HealthDay News Gun-related suicides in the U.S. reached record highs for the third straight year in 2023, a new report on gun violence says. About 27,300 gun-related deaths -- 58% of all gun deaths -- were suicides in 2023, according to research from Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health. That means an American used a gun to kill themselves every 19 minutes, researchers said. The increase in gun-related suicides has occurred even as firearm homicides have declined, researchers noted in their report, Gun Violence in the United States 2023: Examining the Gun Suicide Epidemic. "Suicide is a growing crisis in the U.S. and guns are driving that crisis," lead author Rose Kim said in a news release. She's an assistant policy advisor at the Johns Hopkins Center for Gun Violence Solutions. Overall, guns were involved in 46,728 deaths in the U.S. in 2023. That's one death every 11 minutes. Regarding firearms-related suicides, the report says that: Rates were higher in rural regions (63%) than in large metropolitan areas (50%). The state with the highest gun suicide rate, Wyoming, had about 10 times the gun suicide rate of Massachusetts, which had the lowest. Men were 7 times more likely than women to kill themselves with a gun. The gun suicide rate among men 70 and older was by far the highest. The firearm suicide rate among Black youth 10 to 19 more than tripled and among Hispanic youth more than doubled during the past decade. "Unfortunately, guns are much more deadly than other suicide attempt methods," co-author Dr. Paul Nestadt, medical director of the Bloomberg School's Center for Suicide Prevention, said in a news release. To combat this, researchers recommended the adoption of policies to prevent children's access to guns, restrict the ability to purchase guns quickly, and make it easier to take firearms away from people at a higher risk for violence. "Strategies that put time and space between guns and those at high risk of suicide are proven to save lives," Nestadt said. Total gun homicides fell nearly 9% from the year before, from 19,651 to 17,927 between 2022 and 2023, researchers found. Despite this, 2023 gun homicides represented the fifth-highest total on record, they noted. For the fourth year in a row, guns were the leading cause of death among young people ages 1 to 17, with 2,566 total deaths in 2023, researchers found. If you or a loved one is experiencing a suicidal crisis or emotional distress call the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline at 988. More information The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has more on firearm injuries and deaths. Copyright © 2025 HealthDay. All rights reserved.
Hindustan Times
a day ago
- Business
- Hindustan Times
Line of beauty: Wknd and MAP Academy celebrate 100 years of Art Deco
There is a spot in Mumbai where a generational leap remains frozen in concrete. (Clockwise from top left) The Worker and Kolkhoz Woman sculpture in Moscow; the Visalam Chettinad mansion-turned-hotel in Tamil Nadu; Hoechst Dyeworks in Frankfurt, Germany; and Central Market in Phnom Penh, Cambodia. (Images: Adobe Stock, Art Deco by Norbert Wolf) On one side of the street stands the distinctly Gothic Revival high court building, with its Victorian trappings of dark stone and iron detailing. Across the road, concrete sweeps upward in exuberant lines, banded stripes and streamlined curves reminiscent of ocean liners and now-vintage luxury. Topping it all, the Art Deco Eros Cinema looms like a ship rising out of the ground (see images below; all these structures, of course, are now part of the Unesco world heritage site known as the Victorian and Art Deco Ensemble of Mumbai.) The Gothic Revival high court building, and Eros Cinema, in Mumbai. (HT Archives) The Art Deco style, around the world, was a celebration of new materials (particularly malleable concrete cement). Alongside so much else that burst forth in the 1920s — jazz, 'talkies', suffragettes and swing — in a world still recovering from the Great War and an influenza pandemic, it was a celebration of a new identity, a break from classical forms. It was a reaction to something else too: the soulless grind of the industrial age. Its dynamic streamlined forms and bold motifs influenced fashion, furniture, jewellery, automobiles and everyday household items. The striking geometry, dramatic forms and vibrant colours insisted that even the 'purely utilitarian' could be beautiful. And that anything — a perfume bottle, a staircase, a chair, a car — could make room for luxurious workmanship; and in doing so, become a status symbol. *** (From left) The Sabzi Mandi clock tower in Delhi; Rockefeller Center in New York City; a frieze at the New India Assurance Building in Mumbai. (Images: HT Archives, Shutterstock, Adobe Stock) An interesting aspect of Art Deco is the way in which it threw open the closed world of design. As the Art Deco Society of New York puts it, this was 'not a movement' in the strictest sense. 'It had no founder, no manifesto, and no philosophy. It simply happened because designers and decorators in Paris during the period after the First World War were stimulated by the demands of a restructured society.' Unlike the Bauhaus movement that originated in Germany just before this (1919 on) and the Dutch De Stijl style movement (1917 on), there was no structured effort to promote a rigorous new style; 'just a broad new one' as the New York society puts it, 'which rapidly became popular elsewhere'. The event at which it emerged, the International Exhibition of Modern Decorative and Industrial Arts (Exposition Internationale des Arts Décoratifs et Industriels Modernes), held in Paris in 1925, was open to all. The style itself was open to interpretation, and soon that interpretation began to be seen around the world. In Russia and Poland, Art Deco was used to celebrate labour movements, with stylised imagery of workers holding up monuments, memorials and government buildings. In New York, it became the hallmark of an exuberant, soaring skyline (the Empire State Building, Rockefeller Center, Chrysler Building). The style's opulence extended to the tiled floors, metalwork, glass and furniture in new civic, religious and public buildings, in theatres and malls, in fast-growing cities ranging from Shanghai and Manila to Casablanca. *** (Clockwise from top left) At the Umaid Bhawan Palace in Jodhpur; an abandoned bank in Tombua, Angola; the Bacardi Building in Havana, Cuba; the Palace of Culture and Science in Warsaw, Poland. (Images: Adobe Stock, Getty Images) Across India, the movement was closely linked with growing cosmopolitanism, and therefore became popular with Indian royalty. The Umaid Bhawan Palace, commissioned by Jodhpur's Maharaja Umaid Singh in the 1920s, for instance, merges Hindu-Buddhist temple features with the streamlined forms and ornamentation. This palace, among a range of other luxurious structures, would later be classified as Indo Deco. Elsewhere, an Indian community took the style into their hands. The well-travelled Chettiars of Tamil Nadu worked with local artisans and builders to design homes that celebrated their cultural identity and seamlessly incorporated this new European influence. Chettinad Deco grew out of the combination of great wealth and exposure. Significantly, it showed that one didn't need a formal degree to blend Art Deco with vernacular design. Mansions such as Visalam Chettinad, built in 1939 and now a luxury hotel, reveal an elegant mix of traditional courtyards and carved doorways paired with Art Deco railings, windows and facades. Most of India's Art Deco structures, of course, stand in the colonial-era cities: Mumbai, Kolkata, Chennai, Delhi. Here too, the flexibility birthed a fusion of elements, motifs and sensibilities. Architects such as GB Mhatre and WM Namjoshi embraced and hybridised Art Deco, in the cinema halls, bungalows and residential buildings they designed. In a key example, Mhatre adopted Indian features such as the weather shade or chhajja, and built stylised sweeping versions, to protect windows from sun and rain. This remains one of the defining features of the style in India. What are the other ways to spot an Art Deco structure? (Clockwise) Nine tribal figures at Mutual Heights Building, Cape Town, South Africa; the spiral staircase at Nebotičnik building in Ljubljana, Slovenia; the Christ the Redeemer statue in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. (Images: Wikimedia Commons, Adobe Stock) The first clue is straight lines in the façade that draw the eye upwards. These could be dramatic flourishes or subtle touches along edges and columns. Next, look for streamlined curves: in balconies and parapets, gates and grilles, even in the fonts used on signage. Other signs include the stepped, ziggurat and frozen fountain motifs, cascading profiles that contrast with horizontal bands, chevrons and stripes. Look for straight lines often appearing in threes. And, of course, the simple yet sweeping geometric symmetry. *** Around the world, this exuberant style would slowly fall out of favour, by the beginning of World War 2. Austerity and pragmatism weren't just preferable by this time, they were necessary. Art Deco saw something of a resurgence in the 1960s and '70s. It was a revival born of nostalgia and a longing for the glamour and elation of this brief Golden Age. Walk around an old urban neighbourhood in India and you'll likely see signs of it still. (Sneha Sridhar is a learning manager with MAP Academy, an online platform encouraging greater engagement with South Asia's art and cultural histories)
Hindustan Times
a day ago
- Health
- Hindustan Times
Harvard uni's liver specialist ranks 10 foods for fatty liver on a scale of 1 to 10: Ripe bananas to green tea
Your liver is the largest organ inside your body, helping you digest food, store energy, and remove toxic material. According to the National Institutes of Health (NIH), the global prevalence of NAFLD (Nonalcoholic fatty liver disease) is 30 percent and increasing. This requires urgent strategies to raise awareness and for people to improve their diet and lifestyle. Per Dr Saurabh Sethi, green tea may not be the best option for you if you have fatty liver. (Adobe Stock) Also Read | Urologist explains role of gut microbiota in kidney health and diseases: 'To avoid kidney issues, focus on gut health' In a video posted on June 26, Dr Saurabh Sethi, a gastroenterologist and liver specialist trained at AIIMS, Harvard, and Stanford Universities, ranked 10 common foods based on how good they are for fatty liver. The list will help you make informed decisions the next time you are picking up a food that may be harmful if you have a fatty liver. Liver specialist ranks 10 common foods Sharing the list, Dr Sethi wrote, 'Are you struggling with fatty liver or worried about your liver health? In this video, I'm ranking 10 common foods based on how good or bad they are for fatty liver, using the latest scientific research and clinical evidence.' Let's check out the list: Green tea: 5/10 Smoothies: 4/10 Berries: 7/10 Chia and basil seeds: 8/10 Beets: 6/10 Very ripe banana: 3/10 Freshly squeezed fruit juice: 2/10 Avocado: 9/10 Store-bought fruit juice: 1/10 Black coffee: 10/10 What is fatty liver? According to MedlinePlus, fatty liver disease is a condition in which fat builds up in your liver, and there are mainly two types: Nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) and alcoholic fatty liver disease, also called alcoholic steatohepatitis. Though the cause of NAFLD is unknown. Researchers do know that it is more common in people who: Have type 2 diabetes and prediabetes Have obesity Are middle-aged or older (although children can also get it) Have high levels of fats in the blood, such as cholesterol and triglycerides Have high blood pressure Have certain metabolic disorders, including metabolic syndrome Have rapid weight loss Have certain infections, such as hepatitis C Have been exposed to some toxins Note to readers: This article is for informational purposes only and not a substitute for professional medical advice. Always seek the advice of your doctor with any questions about a medical condition. Catch every big hit, every wicket with Crick-it, a one stop destination for Live Scores, Match Stats, Quizzes, Polls & much more. Explore now!. Catch your daily dose of Fashion, Taylor Swift, Health, Festivals, Travel, Relationship, Recipe and all the other Latest Lifestyle News on Hindustan Times Website and APPs.
