'Detox' is a myth
There is no evidence that widely used 'detox' products have any benefit. 5 Jan 2009 11:22
Expert says billions wasted on 'quack' health food products
A British nutrition expert says billions of dollars are being wasted on 'quack' health food products. 12 Dec 2008 10:09
Clinical trials show benefit of increasing fibre intake
Increased fibre intake related to positive effects on glycemic control and decrease incidence of colorectal cancer and coronary heart disease. 6 Nov 2008 15:52
Risk of heart attack 30% higher with a Western diet
The typical Western diet leaves people at high risk of heart attack. 22 Oct 2008 08:33
Global food and fuel crisis will increase malnourished by 44 million
Double shock is a threat to basic survival, says a new report from the World Bank. It says that high food and fuel prices will increase the number of malnourished people around the world in 2008 by 44 million to reach a total of 967 million. 13 Oct 2008 09:24
GDAs: Shopping at face value with Front-of-Pack food facts
Consumers will now see five key nutritional values displayed clearly on the front of Kellogg's® cereal boxes, courtesy of the user-friendly, front-of-pack (FoP) Guideline Daily Amounts (GDAs) labelling tool Kellogg is piloting in South Africa. 3 Oct 2008 10:08
Photo diet logs help weight loss
Photographs make dieters think before they eat. 16 Sep 2008 09:38
Using MSG increases the risk of obesity
Using MSG as a flavour enhancer increases the chances of being overweight or obese. 16 Aug 2008 14:46
Dark chocolate good for you - in small amounts
A small square of dark chocolate a day offers health benefits. 7 Aug 2008 10:54
Increase your fibre intake
A tasteless and colourless fibre supplement that can add to your everyday cooking 7 Aug 2008 10:08
Towards quality healthcare at Chris Hani Baragwanath Hospital
All through the implementation of the Triage Referral Progamme... 4 Aug 2008 14:59
Now less sugar in Woolworth's juices
In the most recent step in its Good Food Journey, Woolworths has announced that it has reduced the amount of sugar in its chilled 100% fruit juices and nectars. 16 Jul 2008 15:02
Fruit of the baobab to be available in European shops
An unusual fruit from a native African tree, the baobab, is to be available in the UK after being approved by the EU. 15 Jul 2008 16:09
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