Lai Cheng
CLIMATE CHANGE CAN MAKE FOOD LESS SAFE
Did you know that climate change also affects food safety? Discover how rising temperatures threaten the production of safe food. Source: Food and Agriculture Organization
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No Plastic and No food waste during 2024 Thaipusam
The Consumers Association of Penang (CAP) and Penang State Hindu Sangam are urging Thaipusam devotees to refrain from using plastics and not waste food offered to them by NGOs at stalls. Organisations setting up thaneer panthals (refreshment stalls) offering free food and drinks, as well as devotees have been urged to refrain from using plastics or polystyrene containers and cups during...
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The Powerful Health Benefits of Purple Sweet Potatoes
For most whole foods, the darker and deeper the colour, the higher the antioxidant level. Sweet potatoes with orange flesh are rich in beta carotene (just as carrots are), while those with purple flesh are rich in anthocyanins (as with blueberries), a type of flavonoid. Anthocyanins have been linked to decreased risk for many chronic diseases. Purple Potatoes Help Fight Disease In one study...
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A CLOSER LOOK AT THE MURKY WORLD OF THE WASTE TRADE
What is the waste trade? Why and how do countries in the Global North get to dump their waste on the Global South? What happens when it arrives in the recipient country? Why do countries agree to take this waste? What is the Basel Convention and how does it help stop the waste trade? What more can the plastics treaty do to stop waste being shipped to the Global South? How can we at home support...
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Singapore Health Authority Warns of 3 Weight Loss Products Sold on Shopee After Consumers Suffer Adverse Effects
3 weight loss products sold on Shopee have been flagged by the Singapore health authority after they were found to contain a banned toxic substance. The products – Nature Slim, Slimming Seven Days by Figure Up and Energy Booster Figure-Up New Look Strong Version – were marketed as "natural" or "herbal" but were found to have high amounts of sibutramine, a prescription-only weight loss...
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Speed up the introduction of Lemon Law for old and new vehicles
Consumers’ Association of Penang (CAP) urges the Domestic Trade and Cost of Living Ministry (KPDNKSH) to look into laws related to the sale and purchase of used and new vehicles. Although KPDNKSH had announced that they are looking into the laws related to the sale and purchase of used vehicles, CAP had called on the Ministry to extend the Lemon Law to new cars as well. New cars can be...
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ARE YOU THIN OUTSIDE, FAT INSIDE?
Are you carrying the riskiest fat? Visceral fat is fat that wraps around your abdominal organs deep inside your body. You can’t always feel it or see it. In fact, you may have a pretty flat tummy and still have visceral fat. That’s sometimes called TOFI, or "thin outside fat inside". Too much of any body fat is bad for your health. But compared to the fat that lies just underneath your skin...
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SIMPLE ENERGY-SAVING TIPS (Part 4)
Use Natural Lighting Let’s brighten our lives while lightening our environmental load! Embracing natural light is not just about illuminating our spaces; it is a powerful way to save energy, cut costs, and take a stand against climate change. Instead of relying on artificial lighting, consider embracing the brilliance of sunlight flooding in through your windows or doors. Not only does natural...
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WATER IS FOOD
Water is food, and food is water! Over 95% of the food we eat is produced on land, starting with soils and water. Let’s manage this precious resource wisely to ensure food security and nutrition for all. Source: UN Biodiversity
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