Category: Food EN

The Consumers’ Association of Penang (CAP) is very concerned about the rapid increase in the price of onions sold in Penang markets. A CAP market survey carried out in Penang shows that the price of onions imported from India has increased to RM9.00 per kg. During the Christmas festival, the price of onions was controlled at RM5.00 per kg and it had increased by almost 100% in about 2 weeks....

Fresh fruits and vegetables contain nutrients that support everyday body functions. They are excellent sources of fibre, vitamins, and minerals that keep you healthy and heal your body. A diet rich in vegetables and fruits can lower blood pressure, reduce the risk of heart disease and stroke, prevent some types of cancer, lower risk of eye and digestive problems, and have a positive effect upon...

Foods affect us in different ways. Some foods are best eaten at different times of the day as they can affect our digestion; or can influence how we think, feel, and even sleep. Here are the best times to consume these 4 common foods – apples, bananas, meat and milk. (Pictures: Life Pad)  

To combat food waste, the Seberang Prai Municipal Council has initiated food waste segregation at the source, focusing on diverting organic waste from the general waste stream. On the other hand, the Penang Island City Council lacks a dedicated organic waste management programme. Here, the Consumers Association of Penang (CAP) has been active in promoting organic waste recovery through...

Dealing with hair fall? Here’s an inside-out remedy for you. Source: Daily Health Tips  

by Monica Piccinini Malnutrition and chronic disease are impacting remote Amazonian tribes because of an influx of ultra-processed foods. The health conditions afflicting the Yanonami community in the Brazilian Amazon such as malnutrition and chronic diseases are a result of the violation of their rights, unstable socio-economic conditions, and ongoing land disputes. These circumstances have led...