Foods / beverages
Common food additive promotes colon cancer in mice
07 Nov 2016
Emulsifiers, which are added to most processed foods to aid texture and extend shelf life, can alter intestinal bacteria in a manner that promotes intestinal inflammation and colorectal cancer, according to a new study
Adding micronutrients to staple foods may become mandatory
17 Oct 2016
The government is considering making food fortification - adding of essential micronutrients - mandatory in wheat flour, rice, salt, edible oils and salt, as the FSSAI is pushing ahead with implementation of new standards even before a final notification
WHO recommends `soda tax’ on sugary beverages to fight obesity
17 Oct 2016
Unhealthy diet accounts for more than 11 million deaths annually, with four million deaths due to obesity, the UN health agency said while launching a new report
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