Tag: food
Dirty secrets of the food processing industry
We have always processed our food; this is an activity that is uniquely human. We chop, soak, cook and ferment our food – as well as grind and dry – these are all types of processing. Traditional processing has two […]
Rising health concerns over China’s ‘instant chickens’
BEIJING – Sun Xin never cooks. Her heavy workload means she always eats out or orders takeout, and the 25-year-old IT engineer in Zhongguancun, Beijing, has been a loyal consumer of KFC products since her student days. Convenience and 24-hour […]
Tips for a healthy liver this holiday season
The holiday brings along a wave of festivities and long celebrations. It is that time of the year for numerous family gatherings, parties, long holidays and other events marked by drinking and eating of rich, festive food. While it is […]
British study says fat in chocolate could be replaced with fruit juice
LONDON- A British study said on Monday that scientists have found a way to replace the fat content in chocolate with fruit juice while maintaining the “mouth-feel”. University of Warwick said in a statement that its chemists have taken out […]
Dietitians in high demand
MALAYSIA – To help fight the rising non-communicable disease (NCD) among Malaysians, the Health Ministry announced plans of hiring more dietitians in public hospitals. Health minister Datuk Seri Liow Tiong Lai said most NCD such as diabetes, high cholesterol and […]
Coca-Cola to Distribute High-Protein Milk drink
UNITED STATES – Coca-Cola Co has signed a deal with Fair Oaks Farms Brands to distribute the Core Power range of high-protein energy drinks in the United States, as the soft drink giant moves into the dairy products market. Core […]
FDA urges market pullout of Korean molluscan shellfish
UNITED STATES – The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has advised US food wholesalers, food retailers and food-service operators to remove from their distribution chains all clams, mussels, oysters and scallops – collectively known as molluscan shellfish – that have […]
E. Coli scare in Japan takes raw beef liver off the shelves
JAPAN – A food-safety panel has decided to ban the serving of raw beef liver after deeming it a health risk. Effective this July, barbecue restaurants and local bars will no longer serve this favourite dish which is part of […]
Korean Oysters pulled from Local shelves after Nationwide Ban
GUAM – Two brands of canned Korean oysters have been pulled from local shelves following a nationwide ban, and GovGuam health officials are still searching for more. Cans of “Geisha Whole Oysters in Water” and “Crown Prince Whole Oysters in […]
Eat your books; Read your food
Much like a tempting buffet, there are a lot of diet books to select from. HealthCareAsia visited the bookshops and searched for books that could change the way you choose, prepare and eat your meals. Whether it’s a light-hearted, fast […]
