fast-food-associated-with-higher-levels-of-phthalates

April 2, 2018 | Wellness

Fast food associated with higher levels of Phthalates

Eating out more at eateries, cafeterias and fast-food outlets may boost add up to levels of possibly health-harming chemicals called phthalates in the body, concurring to a think about out today. Phthalates, a gather of chemicals utilized in nourishment bundling and preparing materials, are known to disturb hormones in people and are connected to a…
cancer-prevention-agents-and-amino-acids-could-treat-psychosis

March 23, 2018 | Wellness

Cancer prevention agents and Amino Acids could treat Psychosis

Researchers found that certain nutrient supplements, used alongside standard treatment, may improve mental health in young people with psychosis more than standard treatment alone. A scientific paper has uncovered that a few supplements found in nourishment may offer assistance decrease the side…
herbalife-plans-a-stock-split-and-change-its-name

March 1, 2018 | Wellness

Herbalife plans a stock split and change its name

The nutritional supplement maker also said it intends to launch a “modified Dutch auction” tender offer. Singapore – Herbalife declares that it plans to change its corporate name to Herbalife Nutrition…
fssai-has-recently-released-dart-detect-adulteration-by-rapid-test-a-book-that-helps-home-testing-of-food-products-to-detect-adulteration

February 27, 2018 | Wellness

FSSAI has recently released DART [Detect Adulteration by Rapid Test] – a book that helps home testing of food products to detect adulteration.

Efficient training of Food handlers and household people is essential with awareness for tracking adulteration and prevention of its harmful effects. FSSAI has recently released DART [Detect Adulteration by Rapid…
higher-dangers-connected-with-overweight-whats-more-corpulence-for-asia

February 4, 2018 | News

Higher dangers connected with overweight What’s more corpulence for Asia.

According to the World Health Organization, individuals with body mass indexes (BMIs) of 25.0 kg/m2 to 29.9 kg/m2 are considered overweight and BMIs of 30.0 kg/m2 and above are labelled as obese Higher…
houjicha-tea-catches-on-as-alternative-beverage-in-japan

December 28, 2017 | Wellness

Houjicha tea catches on as alternative beverage in Japan

According to market research firm Intage, sales of hojicha beverages in 2016 totaled about 14 billion yen (S$166 million), a 30 per cent increase from 2012. Beverages, sweets and other…
ortus-to-leverage-malaysias-leading-role-in-wellness-industry

December 28, 2017 | Ingredients

Ortus to leverage Malaysia’s leading role in wellness industry

Wellness and beauty (which includes cosmetics) in Malaysia are already billion-ringgit industries. The global wellness and beauty industries are growing at an impressive rate and Malaysian firms are capitalising on…
coca-cola-to-test-stevia-sweetened-cola-next-year

November 28, 2017 | Wellness

Coca-Cola to test stevia-sweetened cola next year

Consumers are trying to reduce their sugar intake or remove it from their diets altogether. Coca-Cola will test a cola recipe sweetened with stevia instead of sugar outside the U.S. next…
new-study-reinforces-the-beneficial-value-of-nuts-in-improving-endothelial-function

November 28, 2017 | Wellness

New study reinforces the beneficial value of nuts in improving endothelial function 

This recent systematic review and meta-analysis, published in BMJ Open journal, examined the effect of nut consumption on inflammatory biomarkers and endothelial function. Singapore – Research and knowledge on the effects of…
danone-invests-in-bottled-water-brand-kona-deep

November 22, 2017 | Wellness

Danone invests in bottled water brand Kona Deep

Kona Deep sources its water from a deep ocean current off the coast of Hawaii. Evian and Volvic owner Danone has put money into a Hawaiian bottled water from the…