India’s food safety regulator the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) is launching a campaign to persuade firms to reduce the use of salt, sugar and eliminate trans-fat in their products.
Poor dietary habits may be putting a number of children at risk for kidney stones, a condition that commonly affects adults. City urologists said that they are observing a significant increase in cases
NEW DELHI: High intake of sodium — a key component of the common salt we consume daily — causes hypertension and a host of diseases associated with it. But what happens if you try cutting down on sodium
This report documents the work of the UNICEF-GAIN Partnership Project, to improve iodine nutrition through salt iodization. It highlights the success of the global effort to eliminate iodine deficiency
NEW DELHI: Keeping in line with changing consumer preference towards healthier products, Swiss food giant Nestle said it will cut salt content in its instant noodles Maggi by a further 10% in 12-18 months.
<p>Partly inconsistent findings from previous reviews have fueled discussions on the impact of sugar-sweetened beverages (SSBs) on obesity development. The aim was to systematically review the recent evidence
Foods like papads, meal-based sauces, Asian sauces, pickles, bread and bakery products were found to have high levels of salt. Hyderabad: Several varieties of packaged foods have more than five grams
In a bid to promote healthy-eating practice in schools, the Delhi government has directed schools in the city to consider banning sale of food items high in fat, sugar and salt content from their canteens
<p>The researchers extracted data on iodized household salt from Multiple Indicator Cluster Surveys conducted in 2000 and 2010. As part of the surveys, household salt samples were tested for iodization
The chances of work for setting up a soluble salt mining project at Darang in Mandi district have brightened with Hindustan Salt Limited (HSL) finally submitting its proposal for Rs 190 crore to the State
