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Revoke and remove approved GM food from our shelves

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Most consumers all over the world are unwittingly eating food produced from genetically modified (GM) crops. Even in Malaysia, most of us do not know that we may already be eating GM food as foods containing GM ingredients are already on sale here. Consumers unknowingly buy them, as foods containing GM ingredients may not be immediately apparent, unless it is stated in the label....

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Are discounted foodstuffs fit for consumption?

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The Consumers Association of Penang (CAP) is disturbed to learn that food products that may not be safe for consumption are being offered to customers at a discounted rate at a leading hypermarket in Penang. They are placed on a separate shelf under the banner heading “Reduced to Clear”. Among the defects we noted were: a tin of infant formula badly dented canned fruits and a fizzy...

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Blacklist repeat errant food producers

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We refer to the 2008 closure of a factory in Kepala Batas which produces seafood-based products. The State Health Department authorities found that the factory operator had stored pork together with other products in the freezer, used a banned preservative and also used recycled oil for cooking. In addition, the oil was stored in unhygienic recycled plastic containers. It is appalling that this...

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Stay away from instant noodles to keep healthy

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The Consumers Association of Penang (CAP) calls on consumers to avoid eating instant noodles as it is harmful to health. Studies have shown that high sodium consumption is linked to a variety of diseases such as hypertension, heart disease, stroke and kidney damage. In 2004 Malaysians consumed 870 million packets of instant noodles but by 2008 it had increased to more than 1,210 million packets....

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Good food is healthy food

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“If your body is clean enough, it will tell you the truth” Mr. Lim Ewe Hin is the owner of a vegan restaurant on Rangoon Road in George Town. A trained civil engineer from the University of Mississippi, he was a site engineer for eight years before choosing to commit himself to the cause of feeding people with only the best kinds of food around — food which is meatless, free from dairy,...

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Food: better than supplements

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There is a proven formula for health and well-being, you might say a cure even, for the many common diseases that plague modern man — and the answer is not supplements. It is not advertised; is sold without claims; does not come in attractive packaging; is cheap, natural and effective; and it’s 100% safe as it’s been tried and tested since prehistoric times. The wonder cure: Wholesome...

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Supplements can hurt you – and your pocket!

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Most people buy vitamin and health supplements and just take the manufacturer’s word about what’s in them. But there could be more to — or less in — your supplement than what they tell you. And they might not even be worth your effort and money. Lab tests confirm this. Poor Value In 2008, scientists from the review website, whatsit, tested 27 brands of popular cod liver oil and omega...

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97% of fast foods fail US nutrition test

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Fast food restaurants are popular with young people especially with the attractive promotions through the use of toys or movie tie-ins. Childhood overweight and obesity is a serious health problem in Malaysia and many other countries. With more family meals now eaten outside the home than ever before, the nutrient quality of childrens’ fast food meals have come under the spotlight. Fast food...

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Depression and its many causes

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We all feel “down” or “blue” at times. All of us have days when we feel “depressed”. Usually, these feelings are temporary, and we can have a great day tomorrow. Even when we have a bad day, we can still find enjoyment in things. These occasional bad days are part of life and not depression. Sometimes though, these feelings may persist for several days or even weeks. This is common...

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Find out whether you are depressed

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Are you depressed? To find out, complete the following questionnaire. Check off the symptoms which have occurred to you nearly every day for at least the past 2 weeks. I FEEL sad, depressed or down most of the time. True / False I AM less interested and less able to enjoy the things that once gave me pleasure. True / False I USUALLY feel tired and without energy. True / ...

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