Feb 25, 2010 | Diets, Fats, Healthy Eating |
A new study has revealed that a high fat diet with hydrogenated vegetable oil raise stroke risk in women. Hydrogenated vegetable oil is the oil used in many biscuits, pastries, crackers, cookies, margarine, takeaway foods etc. Good to see that butter was...
Feb 23, 2010 | Food Labelling |
Fast food outlets in Victoria may have to offer a calorie count on their products under a state government plan to fight diabetes. Victorian Premier John Brumby has ordered an inquiry into the effects of consuming fast food, the Herald Sun newspaper said....
Feb 23, 2010 | Body and Mind, Sleep |
Taking a “nana nap” in the middle of the day has been proved more beneficial than a cup of coffee for concentration and efficiency. Researchers at the University of California San Diego found memory test results proved the same benefit applies if...
Feb 20, 2010 | Chemicals In Food, Children's Health |
Interesting about the advertising and marketing of breakfast cereals to children. Cyndi O’Meara Cereal companies worldwide speak to children early through everything from TV advertising and product placement on their favourite foods and clothing to the...
Feb 19, 2010 | Chemicals In Food, Food Labelling |
Consumer advocate group Choice says that lax food labelling laws make it almost impossible for those who want to avoid genetically modified food. The consumer group says supermarkets are now full of foods with ingredients that are likely to be derived from GM...
