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CAP: Ethylene oxide in instant noodles is just the tip of the iceberg

Lai Cheng April 27, 2023 0 Comments

The Consumers Association of Penang calls on the Ministry of Health to prohibit the use of ethylene oxide as a fumigant by the food industry. The call is made in view of the latest report by Taipei's Department of Health which had found two types of instant noodles to contain ethylene oxide - a cancer-inducing substance. In a statement, the department had found that a batch of "Ah Lai White...

The growing influence of corporations on the governance of food systems, and how to counter it

Lai Cheng April 26, 2023 0 Comments

NEW REPORT: ‘Who’s Tipping the Scales?’ documents a history of growing corporate influence over our food, and exposes how: * Giant food and agriculture corporations have convinced governments and UN institutions they are indispensable solution providers to the world’s food challenges. * As transnational food and farming companies grow ever bigger, they are embedding themselves in...

Commentary: More effort needed to ensure food safety for Malaysians

Lai Cheng April 25, 2023 0 Comments

Almost all types of pufferfish contain tetrodotoxin. Eating improperly prepared pufferfish can lead to numbness and tingling sensation around the mouth, nausea, and vomiting and may lead to paralysis and respiratory failure and death. Pufferfish is eaten in some fishing communities in Malaysia. While Johor Fisheries Department director Zainudin Abdul Wahab told Malaysian media that pufferfish...

GOOD SOURCES OF PLANT-BASED PROTEIN

Lai Cheng April 19, 2023 0 Comments

You need protein for your muscles, bones, and the rest of your body. Exactly how much you need changes with age. Adult men need about 56 grams a day. Adult women need about 46 grams a day (71 grams, if pregnant or breastfeeding). You should get at least 10% of your daily calories, but not more than 35%, from protein, according to the US Institute of Medicine. (Source: Web MD) Veggies, fruit,...

MANGO: Fresh vs Dried – Which is Healthier?

Lai Cheng April 19, 2023 0 Comments

Eating foods in their natural state is better for health. Fresh fruits (eg: mango) are much lower in calories (better for your weight) than in their dried form, or when processed with added sugars. Whole, fresh fruit, is also full of fibre. Fibre-rich fruits can help you feel full while eating fewer calories. Dietary fibre in fruits can also help reduce cholesterol and may lower the risk for...

VITAMIN B12 BENEFITS AND BEST FOOD SOURCES

Lai Cheng April 17, 2023 0 Comments

Vitamin B12 plays many important roles in your body, with many benefits, including: forming healthy red blood cells and DNA, helping with brain function, boosting energy levels, and may reduce risk of macular degeneration. But if you don’t produce enough of a protein called “intrinsic factor” that helps your body absorb Vitamin B12, or if you don’t eat enough Vitamin B12 foods, you may...

10 Fruits and Vegetables That Last the Longest, So You Can Spend and Waste Less

Lai Cheng April 14, 2023 0 Comments

Grocery bills are higher than ever, and the last thing you want to do is toss out your pricey produce. With a little planning, you can stock up on fruits and vegetables that last longer to make the most of your grocery shopping and create less food waste. Add these long-lasting fruits and vegetables to your shopping list, and you may even be able to reduce shopping trips, expenses, and save the...

FOOD A CAUSE OF WORLD’S BIGGEST HEALTH PROBLEMS

Lai Cheng April 10, 2023 0 Comments

Do You Know: Many of the world’s biggest health problems (eg: undernutrition, overweight and obesity, and poor diets that cause preventable deaths) are actually food problems. It's time we make food & nutrition a top priority in our approach to health – ensuring that foods that contribute to sustainable healthy diets are the most available, accessible, affordable, pleasurable &...

CHEMICALS FROM GROCERY STICKERS MAY BE LEACHING INTO FOODS

Lai Cheng April 10, 2023 0 Comments

Thermal labels are used on a variety of food products packaged in grocery stores. A new study has found that Bisphenol S (BPS) and other harmful compounds can migrate from thermal labels through packaging film and into the food. BPS and Bisphenol A (BPA), which is increasingly being phased out and replaced by BPS, can disrupt hormones and have negative effects on growth, brain function, the...

DOES YOUR DOCTOR TELL YOU THIS?

Lai Cheng April 6, 2023 0 Comments

What if your doctor told you this: Before we prescribe drugs, let’s remove sugar, grains and seed oils from your diet, correct nutritional deficiencies, remove any toxins that may be present, and begin some strength training and sleep exercises. – Robert Lufkin MD (Image via @robertlufkinmd)

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