Urvija Banerji

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Urvija Banerji has written about food for publications like Atlas Obscura, Eater, and The Swaddle. She has a Master of Arts from Columbia Journalism School, and spends her free time taking on ambitious cooking projects.

Articles by Urvija Banerji

blueberries

One Major Health Effect of Eating Blueberries

They may help your body manage glucose levels.

low-fat diet

The #1 Diet and Exercise Combo For Weight Loss

Losing weight through diet first and then adding in an exercise routine may be the most optimal approach.

tea

Side Effects of Giving Up Tea

Thinking about cutting out tea? Here's what to expect.

drinking coffee

Drinking Water May Reduce Liver Disease Risk

Another win for plain old water.

cooking olive oil

This One Food May Help Prevent Alzheimer's

Here's one reason to believe the Mediterranean diet could help protect your brain.

pregnant woman drinking coffee

Side Effect of Drinking Coffee While Pregnant

Moderate amounts of daily caffeine could be linked to smaller birth sizes.

red wine

One Side Effect of Drinking Red Wine for Women

A compound found in red wine, soy, and peanuts, could help prevent endometriosis.

Sugar cubes on spoon

Sugar Has This Effect on Your Immune System

A new study on fructose shows the damage it may do to your immune system and more.

holding a cup of green tea

6 Ways Drinking Green Tea Can Add Years

Regular consumption of green tea could increase your lifespan in multiple ways.

Spinach and feta salad

Experts Predict a Shortage of Spinach

Texas growers reduced planted spinach acres due to pandemic effects.

beta glucan supplement

This Food Supplement Can Help You Fight COVID

Beta-glucans, which are a structural component found in mushrooms and yeast, could prevent lung damage associated with COVID.

bottled water

This New Water Could Be The Next Big Thing

Studies show that deep sea water could be a one-stop shop for your health.

chicken nuggets

The First Lab-Grown Meat on the Planet Will Be Served Here

Lab-grown chicken nuggets will be sold in a restaurant for the first time ever.