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Day: October 3, 2023

WANT A HEALTHY HEART? EAT NITRATE-RICH VEGGIES

Dark green leafy vegetables are rich in nitrates. A study shows that eating what is equivalent to 60 mg of nitrate-rich vegetables per day (about 1 cup of raw greens, or ½ a cup of cooked) can reduce the risk of heart disease. Nitrates are converted to nitric oxide in the body. Nitric oxide is a chemical that is known to support the dilating (or widening) of blood vessels. “The greatest...
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Singapore Orders Recall Of Malaysian Noodle Due To Undeclared Gluten

The Singapore Food Agency (SFA) has directed to recall of Taste Original's Organic Mee Suar (300g) due to the discovery of undeclared gluten. Gluten, a protein naturally found in grains like wheat, was not properly disclosed on the Malaysian company's food packaging labels, a violation of Singapore's Food Regulations. Given that gluten is a known allergen, SFA has directed the product's...
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Global survey finds diabetes goes undiagnosed in 40% of cases

Research concludes that disparities in treatment show the need to improve access to care, particularly in developing countries About 40% of people living with diabetes globally go undiagnosed, according to new research. Most people who are not diagnosed live in Africa (60%), followed by south-east Asia (57%) and the western Pacific region (56%), says the 2023 diabetes global industry overview,...
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