Health
Over fifth of meat tested in UK showed unspecified animal DNA
More than a fifth of meat tested in Britain last year contained DNA from animals not listed on the label, according to the BBC.
Sep 5, 2018
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Health
Be sure to read labels for portion, calorie control
(HealthDay)—"Nutrition Facts" labels mandated by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration have made it easier to know more about what's inside packaged foods. But the information isn't always easy to decipher, especially since ...
Jan 11, 2018
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Health
New wholegrain labelling system helps consumers choose healthy breakfast options
University of Hertfordshire researchers have been trialing a new approach to help the public easily identify which wholegrain foods are healthiest.
Jan 11, 2018
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Health
Consumers may not recognize costs, consequences of demand for 'clean' food
Eating "clean" is all about avoiding foods with additives, preservatives or other chemicals on the label. Considering the numerous studies linking certain foods with health ailments, clean eating makes sense, right?
Nov 1, 2017
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Recommended daily protein intake too low for the elderly
You can find the recommended dietary allowance (RDA) on the nutrition labels of all your processed food. Food manufacturers are obliged to list the nutritional value of their products, and therefore must mention the percent ...
May 23, 2017
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Confusing food labels are about to get a lot simpler
Pop quiz: What's the difference between "best by," "sell by" or "expires on"?
Feb 28, 2017
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Overweight & Obesity
Critics: UK plan to cut child obesity lacks muscle
Britain unveiled a plan Thursday to battle rising child obesity by taxing sodas, urging food manufacturers to cut down on sugar and getting schoolchildren to exercise more.
Aug 18, 2016
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Plant-based sweeteners may help individuals control their blood glucose levels
A new study shows that it is possible to reduce the level of sugar in muffins without affecting their textural properties by replacing half of the sugar content with stevianna or inulin, which are plant-based sweeteners. ...
Jun 8, 2016
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Health
A new alternative to sodium—Fish sauce
Cooks, chefs and food manufacturers are looking for natural ways to reduce sodium in recipes in nearly every culture. A big challenge to doing that is taste. Consumers typically describe reduced-sodium foods as lacking in ...
Jan 18, 2016
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Call for government to curb the production and sale of cheap salty junk food
A World Health Organization adviser is calling for the government to stop food manufacturers and distributors producing and selling unhealthy, cheap, salty junk food.
Sep 11, 2015
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