Sugar can make you dumb, US scientists warn

WASHINGTON, USA: Eating too much sugar can eat away at your brainpower, according to US scientists who published a study on Tuesday, 15 May 2012, showing how a steady diet of high-fructose corn syrup sapped lab rats' memories. 16 May 2012 15:31

Digging up the healthy dirt on protein power

[Sally-Ann Creed] As a nutritional therapist, I am keenly aware of the serious scientific and biochemical problems of veganism and vegetarianism. Vegetarianism is not a "one-size-fits-all", and while vegetables are very good for you, what is primarily lacking in a vegetarian diet excluding animal flesh is one of the most important compounds needed for health and vitality - protein. 26 Apr 2012 12:57

Prosumers lead change in attitudes toward health - survey

Research conducted on new realities in health and wellness by integrated marketing communications agency, Euro RSCG Worldwide, shows there is a revolution in consumers' attitudes towards their health - with interesting implications for brands both within and outside the healthcare arena. 12 Apr 2012 15:34

Some veggies improve breast cancer survival

WASHINGTON, USA: Chinese women who ate cabbage, broccoli and leafy greens saw improved survival rates after breast cancer than women who did not eat these cruciferous vegetables, said a US study presented on Tuesday. 5 Apr 2012 07:07

The real value of popping pills

[Celynn Erasmus] Eating a healthy, balanced diet is the best way for you to achieve appropriate intakes of vitamins, minerals and all the other nutrients your body needs. Yet, like many of us, you are likely not to be consuming the correct amounts of nutrients through the food you eat. Like many people, you may feel you need vitamin and mineral supplementation. But the wide variety of products and claims on the market can make that difficult and confusing. 30 Mar 2012 16:29

eBay bans sorbitol sales after Italian death

ROME, ITALY: US online auction giant eBay on Monday, 26 March 2012, banned global sales of sorbitol following the death of a 28-year-old Italian woman who consumed a phial of the sugar substitute as part of a food allergy test. 28 Mar 2012 12:55

Chocolate-eaters have lower body mass: study

WASHINGTON, USA: Healthy people who exercise and also eat chocolate regularly tend to have a lower body mass index than those who eat the rich brown sweets less often, a US study suggested on Monday, 26 March 2012. 27 Mar 2012 10:42

Picky eating can put children's health at risk

While many children may go through phases of different picky eating behaviours, some do so to a worrying degree and parents may even seek a doctor or nutritionist's advice. Unfortunately, though, in instances where children seem to have a healthy appetite, it may not be apparent to parents that the range of foods their child is consuming is actually very small, therefore limiting his sustenance. 22 Mar 2012 11:55

CANSA's stamp of approval on new Russell Hobbs steamer

Russell Hobbs's new Food Steamer has qualified for the Cancer Association of South Africa (CANSA) Seal of Recognition (CSOR) as a CANSA Smart Choice, a first in the food preparation category. Steamers have also been donated to all the CANSA Care Homes across the country to promote steaming as a smart choice of food preparation for cancer patients. 19 Mar 2012 10:04

Coke, Pepsi to drop level of 'cancer' chemical

WASHINGTON, USA: Coca-Cola and Pepsi late last week said they have lowered levels of a chemical in caramel colouring to comply with a California law, but insisted the drinks pose no health risks and recipes will not change. 14 Mar 2012 15:57

Red meat boosts risk of dying young: study

WASHINGTON, USA: Eating a portion of processed red meat daily can boost a person's risk of dying young by up to 20%, said a long-running US study of more than 120,000 people released on Monday, 12 March 2012. 13 Mar 2012 12:46

Draft regulations on baby formula, foods published

The Department of Health has released draft regulations relating to foodstuffs for infants and young children for public comment. 8 Mar 2012 15:21

Toast the path for beating gout

[Francesca Esposito] If you've ever had gout, you will know all about it: gout is a condition characterised by sudden attacks of pain caused by swelling and inflammation in the joints. 7 Mar 2012 15:56

Nestlé announces research partnership with CSIR

[Zeenat Moorad] Earlier today, 6 March 2012, Nestlé announced a research partnership with the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR), a science council which reports to the minister of science and technology. 6 Mar 2012 15:12