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Eat less and keep your mind young and fresh
The research is based on a study of mice that were fed a diet of about 70 per cent of the food they normally consumed. -AFP - AFP
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FDA investigates papaya in new salmonella outbreak
Texan distributor linked to outbreak in 23 US states. -Reuters
Sweet taste of good health
Here's a particular honey that has wide-ranging curative value. -NST
'Red' bird's nest may be dangerous
Beware of fake blood bird's nest, say importers, as it may be dyed with pigments. -TNP
Potatoes are the real demons in weight gain
Eating an extra serving of potato chips or fries each day can add plenty to a person's weight over the years.
Olive oil could lower stroke risk: study
Olive oil could be an inexpensive and easy way to help prevent strokes. -AFP
Fried snacks top unhealthy list: survey
Calories in a single portion of a Taiwanese traditional snack is more than the required amount a woman needs a day. -China Post/ANN
Using nature's nutrients to treat cancer
If you are a cancer patient looking for alternatives, you should do a lot of research yourself and decide what is best for you. -The Star/ANN
Have a healthy, hearty breakfast at Starbucks
Try the chicken sausage omelet and cheese sandwich, a wholemeal bun with oven-baked chicken sausage, omelette, fresh tomatoes and cheddar cheese.
7 foods that age you
Want to stay youthful? Make sure you stay away from these foods. -myb
Cocoa increases blood flow to the brain
Scientists speculate that maintaining an increased blood flow to the brain could slow mental decline. -NST
The color of love
Tomatoes were known as love apples in their native South America, and there are plenty of reasons to love this fruit. -China Daily/ANN
44 facts about your favourite fruits
Don't despise the humble, everyday fruits we can get so easily from the market. They pack just as much punch as the popular 'superfruits'. -myb
More vit C in organic strawberries
Organic strawberries had higher concentrations of antioxidants and vitamin C, and survived longer without rotting. -myp
Know these 10 superfruits
Superfruits have sparked a worldwide following, bolstered by claims promoting benefits such as anti-ageing, detoxification, energy enhancement and immunity boosts. -myb
Those who eat brown rice may have less diabetes
But eating more refined white rice was associated with a higher risk of type 2 diabetes. -Reuters
Raw deal
Even if you do not believe in the health benefits of a raw food diet, going raw occasionally is good for you. -ST
Say no to...
Experts tell you what food to avoid to prevent gout. -ST
Easter eggs may be good for you
This is provided that you eat a tiny amount each day and prefer dark chocolate. -AFP
 
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