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China eggs, meat products melamine-free, says AVA
Salted and preserved duck eggs from China and meat products such as canned luncheon meat have tested negative for melamine. -myp
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Regular sampling of health products carried out
According to a spokesman from the Health Sciences Authority, regular sampling is carried out and higher-risk products are tested to exclude adulteration with, for example, potent chemical drugs. -myp
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Snacks under 200 calories
Want a snack to satisfy those hunger pangs? Check out this list to avoid busting your calorie quota for the day.
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Love for life makes diet diehards eat less
Inspired by animal experiments showing that underfeeding enhances vitality and prolongs life by 30 percent or more, the US-based Calorie Restriction Society is slashing calorie intake in a bid to beat back the clock and halt the ageing process. -China Daily |
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Sweet treats? Fat lot of good it does kids
Parents need to be responsible for their children's weight issues. -TNP
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Please stay quenched
Children and the elderly are most at risk of becoming dehydrated; here are the signs to watch out for. |
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Recalled China cereal products approved for sale
Four categories of China milk products have now been released for sale in Singapore. -AsiaOne
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More China milk products released for sale
Seven categories of products are now approved for sale in Singapore.
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Did bread make him sick?
Man said he ate it before expiry date and got food poisoning.
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Cadbury Boost chocolate bar recalled in Singapore
They may possibly contain plastic pieces. |
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At a buffet? Oh behave
Sit further away from the buffet and facing away from it - these simple steps could help keep your gut in check.
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Under 300 calories
Need a bite to tide you over until the next meal and feel you've earned the right for something heavier? Try an ice kacang.
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Which bar is right for you?
Singapore Sports Council's head of sports nutrition says go for a bar that is high in carbs and low in fat, protein and fibre, because carbs are the body's main fuel source. -ST
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Behind bars
Protein bars, hi-carb bars, meal replacement bars, cereal bars - the list goes on. Which one is right for you? |
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The taste test
Spoilt for choice with energy bars? The Straits Times expert panel tastes and rates energy bars in the market today. -ST
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Are these healthier chips? No
'Healthier' claims on packaging of a brand of apple crisps have been blacked out. |
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Why are the Chinese skinny?
The Chinese consume 30% more calories than Westerners but stay 20% slimmer, discovered a British writer.
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Sales ban on China dairy goods lifted
But 6 new biscuit items in Singapore have been found to be contaminated with melamine.
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AVA warning on biscuit batch
A brand of organic whole wheat biscuits has been found to contain high levels of peroxide.
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Healthy papaya
It is one of the top sources of beta-crypoxanthin, which can protect against lung cancer, and is also a rich source of lycopene. |
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Buzzing about the health benefits of bee products
Surprisingly, bee venom, which comes from its sting, can be used to treat arthritis and multiple sclerosis.
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