In the European Region, 44 people are diagnosed per Minute of contaminated food, for of 4,700 people a year, the disease is fatal. The world health organization (WHO) reports. Experts believe that this is just the tip of the iceberg and the actual number of cases is much higher. Diarrhoea pathogens to be the cause […]
Perdue Foods recalls ready-to-eat chicken that may be contaminated with bones: USDA
Purdue Foods has recalled nearly 32,000 pounds of ready-to-eat chicken products that may have been contaminated with extraneous materials, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture Interested in Recalls? The chicken products, which are fully cooked, were produced on March 21 and could contain bone material, the USDA announced in a press release on Friday. […]
Just four servings of ultra processed food a day is still too much
Once upon a time they were a treat, but consumed habitually in excess, ultra-processed foods have become toxic. Two large studies, published today in the British Medical Journal (BMJ), have found consistently eating too many “ultra-processed” foods are associated with a significantly greater risk of cardiovascular disease and premature death. Ultra-processed foods: the problem is […]
#Shellonchallenge: Anything with a shell to eat the health can damage also
Everything with a bowl of food: the Health risks of new Trend #shellonchallenge In the past few years have been widely used in the Internet, it is always different Challenges that could even have life-threatening consequences. Currently, the #makes shellonchallenge the round. The aim is to eat foods with peel. Consumer advocates point to the […]
You’re not alone: solo dining is driving growth in Sydney’s food industry
Leah MacLean remembers feeling "a bit odd" the first time she took herself out for dinner alone. "That’s because I got stood up," she said. "I thought: do I go home and cry, or do I make the most of it and enjoy a meal on my own? Stuff it, I don’t need someone else […]
Bacteria in fermented food signal the human immune system, explaining health benefits
Researchers have discovered that humans and great apes possess a receptor on their cells that detects metabolites from bacteria commonly found in fermented foods and triggers movement of immune cells. Claudia Stäubert of the University of Leipzig and colleagues report these findings in a new study published 23rd May in PLOS Genetics. Consuming lactic acid […]
How To Work Out Your Daily Calorie Requirements
Ever wondered what the daily calorie intake for women looks like? While the NHS does give us a rough outline (quick re-cap: for those of us with two pairs of X chromosomes, that’s around 2,000kcal) of course, factors like how active you are will come into play. If you’re a diehard F45-er with a penchant for […]
Food allergies don’t have to make meals out a nightmare
Food allergies don’t have to make meals out a nightmare: DR MIKE DILKES reveals five simple steps you can take to cope with the condition An allergic reaction happens when immune system overreacts to a food trigger Chemicals are released in the body, sparking a sometimes extreme reaction People with allergies can still enjoy a […]
Scholars: Estimates of food insecurity among college students problematic
A growing body of research suggests that food insecurity is prevalent on college campuses. But according to a new paper from a team of University of Illinois experts who study food choice issues, just how many college students struggle with having enough to eat on a consistent basis is a difficult number to pin down. […]
Food insecurity linked with low self-esteem in children: Study
Children in households with uncertain access to nutritious food are twice as likely to have low self-esteem and less likely to believe they can make healthy choices, new research shows. Uncertain access to enough food can starve a child’s self-esteem and confidence in making healthy life choices, new research shows. Children living in households with […]