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AVA: 'Julie's' biscuits okay
The AVA said it has inspected the factories that manufacture the biscuit products in Malaysia and is satisfied with the measures taken. -ST
The colour of weight loss
A super antioxidant that gives seafood like lobsters, salmon and crabs its characteristic pink hue can help you lose weight.
Plant foods and cancer prevention
Eat more of a variety of vegetables and fruits, cereals and pulses such as beans to help prevent cancer.
Fishy guard against kidney ailments
Taking at least two portions of fish a week could help protect diabetics from the dangers of kidney disease.
Melamine: The danger is still there
Small amounts of melamine in the body in it self isn?t toxic, but it forms a lethal bond when it combines with another chemical.
Candy bar a healthy food?
If you believe all the marketing spiel about the glycaemic index, or GI, then candy bars are a great food.
Weapons of fat destruction
There is a wide array of weight-loss supplements out on the market. Find out which does what.
Red apples may boost immunity
A natural antioxidant called quercetin, found in red apples as well as broccoli and green tea, may give an immunity boost to individuals under stress, says a report on health website WebMD.
Healthy eating tips
Here are some ways to have your fruitcake at Christmas and eat it too.
Steer clear of fad diets
Even well-known weight-loss programmes like the Atkins diet carry risks. -ST
The most natural food
Spirulina is a single-celled microorganism that resembles a bacterium. Its spiral-shaped filaments are rich in plant pigments such as chlorophyll, phycocyanin and beta-carotene.
 
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