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A NEW study has found drinking beer may actually help you achieve your weight goals.

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Elderly people who suffer depression for more than three years 'have higher dementia risk'

ELDERLY people who suffer depression for more than three years are over a fifth more at risk of dementia, a study found.

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Food review: Making Do

The neon-lit interiors

A flash of neon alerts us to the presence of a new establishment in our favoured haunt, Defence Colony. Past the pulsating lights at the doorway, we come to a three-tiered space, ablaze with lamps, chandeliers and the aforementioned neon. Avoiding the roof in this icky weather, we settle for the first floor, first summoning our courage to cross the transparent glass panes that serve as flooring.

The cuisine here caters to the crowds, serving Indian, Continental, Oriental and the fusion section, which has become so ubiquitous to menus around the city. There’s also an obvious predisposition towards mushrooms; the fungi, er… mushrooms all over the menu, in various forms, both as stand-alone dishes and supporting members. For the more bacchanalian among us there’s good news: the liquor list is long and fairly reasonable. A cocktail, and we spotted some interesting ones, starting at Rs 255 a tipple. The music is really good, but out of place. The DJ clearly has skills in electronic and bass heavy music and he should be showcasing them in a club, not at a dining space. One doesn’t know whether to bob one’s head or chew.

We begin with a mushroom dish, as it’s obviously expected of us, to wit, a Taiwanese Chilli Mushroom, and Basa Ball Shots. The mushrooms sprout up first, glazed with hoisin and dotted with sesame seeds. Smoky with chillies and crushed peppers, there’s almost too much going on at the same time, flavour-wise, but it’s all to the good, specially when we sample our next course. Notice we didn’t say finish. That’s because the basa is tremendously underwhelming, comprising large skewered balls of flavourless fish, dotted with tired, nay exhausted, dried mango cubes. The accompanying coconut milk sauce does nothing to ameliorate the situation, leaving our appetite to sink to the bottom of the ocean.

Once we finally manage to catch our server’s attention, we move on to our next course, playing it safe with a Grilled Chicken Leg with Peri Peri and Herb Sauce. The meat is a trifle tough, but comes doused in a creamy sauce redolent with lemon, chillies and garlic; it holds up Anthony Bourdain’s assertion that an ounce of sauce covers a multitude of sins. Still, it’s nothing to write home about.

The dessert selection is largely derivative, seemingly inspired from other restaurants, and we pick the most unusual sounding one. Also because we can’t really tell what it is: Chocolate Walnut Nems with Vanilla Ice Cream. What does appear on our plate is essentially chocolate and hazelnut-stuffed spring rolls, served with ice cream
and chocolate sauce. So at least we end on a sweet note.

Meal for two: Rs 2,000 (including taxes, excluding alcohol)
Address: 10, Defence Colony Main Market, Defence Colony; 33107864

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Food Review: Worth a Trip

Churasco Chimichuri Chicken Liver; Peruvian Sunset (right)

Lima is Chef Atul Kochhar’s latest experiment, the previous one being his restaurant NRI (Not Really Indian), also at BKC. Going to Lima is a unique experience, being one of – if not the only – restaurant in Mumbai that specialises in South American cuisine. While we thought some dishes tasted odd, we admire the novelty, creativity, and thought that went into each of them.

But perhaps a lounge bar, rather than a restaurant, would better describe Lima. It has only 17 items on its food menu but offers many more signature drinks, while the music is a medley of samba, tango and salsa. A green ceiling and bright blue bar gleams with natural light.

The best thing about the food is that it is a cultural experience. One might be surprised to find a dish called the Gochujang Honey Chicken under the Churrasco Grill section, but Chef Atul explains that Korean migration to Latin America after WWII influenced its regional cuisines. The chicken, marinated with ají mirasol chili pepper and then grilled, was succulent, and the gochujang, which is a spicy and pungent paste formed from chilli and soybean, added an unexpected kick.

Also on the Churrasco Grill is the slightly strange-tasting Milk Infused Corn on the Cob. The cilantro sour cream did not go well with the sweetness of the corn. The Chimichuri Chicken Liver also fell flat, but perhaps it’s because we don’t like liver. We did appreciate the taste of the chimichuri, though, which is a sauce from Argentina made with parsley and garlic and used for grilling.

Our next stop was the quesadilla, a dish found on the menu of every self-respecting restaurant with Latin food. At Lima, it came with black beans, corn, bell peppers and manchego cheese. We were a little disappointed by how ordinary it was, but most other dishes were revelations.

Take, for instance, the Indian Sea Bass ceviche. A ceviche, a seafood dish from the coastal regions of Latin America, is typically made from fresh raw fish cured in citrus juices and spiced with ají or chilli peppers. The dish we were served was exquisite – balanced, fresh and flavourful.

The other ceviche was re-imagined for the vegetarian customer and made from five types of mushrooms, most of which are found in Asia and not South America. Interestingly, instead of substituting the sauce found in typical ceviche, the chef decided to use Japanese ponzu sauce. Also citrus-based, it is similar enough to the dressing in ceviche but was more suited to the taste of these mushrooms.

Another enjoyable dish was the Multicolored Quinoa and Mint, drizzled in a deliciously sour-sweet passion fruit dressing. Quinoa, which is originally from the Andes, is usually whitish in colour. The black and red quinoa, while adding little to the taste, makes the dish an art piece — a good example of the thought that went into the presentation of every item.

Lima is a risk; the food would be out of most people’s comfort zones. But perhaps the delicious drinks will ease customers in. Our favourite was the Kumquat and Basil Caipirinha, though the Watermelon Mojito, which is self-explanatory, and the Volcano, made with rum, pineapple juice, and a burnt orange peel, were good too.
The steep prices, relatively small portions, and unfamiliar food might put some people off. Vegetarians should also be wary. But go if you’d like a warm ambience, refreshing drinks, and want to try something new.

Price for two (including drinks): Rs 4,200.

Address: 2, North Avenue, Maker Maxity, BKC; Tel: 30005040

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REVEALED: Working night shifts puts women at risk of heart disease

WOMEN who work the occasional night shift for a long period of time are at greater risk of heart disease, scientists have confirmed.

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Fancy a cuppa? THIS £1 hot chocolate drink could boost your MEMORY

A HOT drink costing only £1 could work wonders for people suffering from memory loss or those looking to give their memory a boost.

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Shock figures reveal FOUR in ten Brits don’t brush their teeth every day

IT’S something we assume everyone does without thinking first thing in the morning and just before bed.

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Could THIS delicious treat REDUCE the risk of heart disease and diabetes?

IT’S a favourite snack of many Brits - but now scientists have confirmed chocolate could reduce the risk of heart attack and diabetes.

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Red hair and freckles? Scientists reveal GINGER gene makes you look TWO years younger

LOOKING young for your age has been a desire for people dating back thousands of years.

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EXCLUSIVE: Thirteen things you never knew about the MENOPAUSE

NEARLY half of women suffer in silence as they go through the menopause - with a huge 48 per cent never consulting a doctor.

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Brits with THIS type of hip replacement could be 10 times more likely to need more surgery

BRITONS fitted with ‘metal on metal’ hip replacements in the last 10 years are three times more likely to be facing further surgery, according to new research.

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One in ten cut THIS from their diet completely… but why?

NEARLY one in ten people have started cutting wheat or gluten from their diet, despite only two thirds being able to identify what it actually is.

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REVEALED: Three quarters of weight loss surgery is performed on WOMEN

WOMEN underwent a huge 76 per cent of all the weight loss surgery performed by the NHS, researchers have confirmed.

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Are e-cigarettes good or bad for YOU?

SMOKERS struggling to kick the habit often turn to e-cigarettes in desperation. But are e-cigs good or bad for you?

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You should have these in your herb garden: plants with healing properties

THIS week, researchers at Northumbria University revealed that the key to improving memory function as we age could lie in two common herbs – peppermint and rosemary.

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WARNING: Deaths involving ‘legal highs’ are rising and MEN are most at risk

DEATHS involving ‘legal highs’ have increased over the last tens years - and men in their 20s are most at risk.

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Five embarrassing questions you ALWAYS wanted to ask your doctor

THERE are some questions you don’t even want to talk to your doctor about - but now you can find out the answers.

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REVEALED: E-cigarettes could boost health of Brits and reduce deaths from smoking

E-cigarettes are likely to benefit the health of the nation, a new report has confirmed.

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Cancer charity warns money to care for DYING patients is running out

A CHARITY has warned that without a funding boost - the growing need for end of life care will put an ‘intolerable’ strain on the NHS and social service.

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Could eating too much red meat increase the 'biological age' of your body?

TOO much red meat and not enough vegetables increases the ‘biological age’ of your body, new research has warned.

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Alzheimer's cure at last: First drug to stop disease in its tracks

THE first drug to stop Alzheimer’s in its tracks could be available within five years after a major breakthrough.

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POOR patients less likely to have hip replacement surgery, says experts

DEPRIVED patients and those admitted at weekends are least likely to have hip operations, according to researchers.

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Bums in the air to help you breath: Could THIS move improve your asthma?

ADOPTING positions such as the downward facing dog and warrior could ease the symptoms of asthma, a study has revealed.

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Warning: Californian wine including ORGANIC wine could be cancerous

TRACES of toxic chemical glyphosate which has confirmed links to cancer have been found in Californian wines - which could be on sale in British supermarkets.

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Memory boost: Can drinking peppermint tea help you remember?

DRINKING peppermint tea can boost the memory, a study has revealed.

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