Crack Down on Substandard Food & Drink in North Goa
- Food Hygiene, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- March 12, 2025
Report Dr. Vijay Surase, a senior cardiologist at Jupiter Hospital, Thane, explains that adults should consume 2–4 tablespoons of oil daily, depending on factors such as age, sex, and physical activity. Consuming more than this can lead to fat storage, disrupt hormonal balance, and promote overeating. As a result, this contributes significantly to weight gain
READ MOREReport In response to a quarter of food samples failing to meet quality standards in 2024, the health department has begun enforcing stricter food safety regulations. This includes, notably, the addition of 16 mobile food testing units and the establishment of a new microbiology laboratory in Jaipur to detect bacterial contamination in food items. Challenges
READ MOREReport After years of advocacy by various participants in the coconut industry, the US has recently removed coconut from its list of food allergens. This decision has delighted coconut farmers, primarily from southern India. Until now, the US government classified coconut as a tree nut under the Food Allergen Labeling and Consumer Protection Act. The
READ MORESeafood is a powerhouse of nutrition, providing high-quality protein, essential vitamins, minerals, and heart-healthy omega-3 fatty acids. Regular consumption is associated with numerous health benefits, including enhanced cardiovascular health, cognitive function, and optimal growth in children. However, mercury contamination in fish and shellfish raises concerns about its safety, particularly for pregnant women, breastfeeding mothers, and
READ MOREOverview Obesity, a chronic and complex disease, is a major contributor to various non-communicable diseases (NCDs), including cancer. Recently, a team of doctors from the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) addressed the media to discuss the implications of obesity and poor dietary habits and stressed the importance of a balanced diet. Low Intake
READ MOREReport Scientists at Chalmers University of Technology in Sweden have developed a novel packaging method that lowers mercury levels in canned tuna by 35%, addressing a major health concern associated with consuming the fish. The research team created an active packaging system that utilizes a water-based cysteine solution to interact with the fish and reduce
READ MOREReport Pet food made from lab-grown meat has officially launched in the UK, marking a global first for commercially available cultivated meat products in the pet food sector. Meatly, the supplier behind the innovation, introduced its “chick bites” as the first pet food items derived from cultivated meat to reach the market. The company stated
READ MOREReport Rajya Sabha BJP MP Sujeet Kumar on Friday urged the government to enforce stricter regulations on packaged foods and introduce higher taxes to curb the significant rise in junk food consumption. He emphasized that without immediate action, the growing trend could lead to severe health consequences for the population. Link Between Junk Food and
READ MOREIn India, healthy eating remains out of reach for many due to the high cost of nutritious foods. While junk food and processed snacks are cheap and widely available, fresh produce, lean proteins, and other wholesome foods are often unaffordable. This growing price gap, coupled with low-income levels, makes it difficult for a large portion
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