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
Avoid cancer by eating a Mediterranean diet
The Mediterranean diet is back in the news again - and for all the right reasons. 4 Jul 2008 06:04
Plumpy'Nut arrives in Ethiopia for emergency relief
A massive airlift of the ready-to-use therapeutic food (RUTF) Plumpy'Nut arrived in Addis Ababa last night as part of UNICEF's emergency response to meet the urgent needs of severely malnourished children in drought-affected areas of Ethiopia. 3 Jul 2008 07:45
Brain food - what we eat affects our intelligence
New research findings published online in The FASEB Journal provide more evidence that if we get smart about what we eat, our intelligence can improve. 3 Jul 2008 06:58
Somalia: Malnutrition increases drastically as assistance dwindles
The humanitarian situation in Somalia, especially in the Mogadishu area, is a large-scale medical and nutritional emergency deteriorating fast. MSF has worked in Somalia since 1991 and has been running an emergency medical programme in Hawa Abdi, along the road between Mogadishu and Afgooye, since April 2007. 26 Jun 2008 13:39
Newly launched clinical trials - Natrodale
Natrodale vitamin and mineral supplements are proud to introduce the latest addition to their website in the interest of health practitioners. 25 Jun 2008 11:34
Ethiopia: Rising food prices hit HIV-positive people
Whenever Bellatu Bakane goes to her local market in the Ethiopian capital, Addis Ababa, she can't help but feel frustrated. 24 Jun 2008 06:31
Big breakfast the way to lose weight
New research claims that breakfast could be the most important meal of the day when it comes to losing weight. 23 Jun 2008 14:00
WFP goes for a makeover
The work of the United Nations World Food Program (WFP) is no longer going to be only about delivering food, the former "food aid agency" announced in its new strategy for the next three years (2008-2011); it would now bill itself as a "food assistance agency". 19 Jun 2008 06:45
Kenya: Food crisis prompts diet changes
A 50 percent rise in food prices in Kenya since the start of 2008 has led many people to drastically reduce their daily diets, according to the World Food Programme (WFP). 13 Jun 2008 06:56
Diet rich in omega-3 may avoid common cause of loss of sight
New research suggests that one of the most common causes of vision loss could be avoided by eating food rich in omega-3 fatty acids. 10 Jun 2008 07:28
Improve your fibre consumption
A new fibre supplement is now available in South Africa - called Benefiber, it is a taste-free, all natural powder which can be added to beverages or soft food or used in cooking and, unlike other fibre supplements, will not thicken or alter the texture of foods. 25 May 2008 15:04
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