Report Eggs are often praised as a “superfood” thanks to their complete protein and rich nutrient profile. Still, some continue to worry that eggs may raise cholesterol, trigger chronic illness, or even feed harmful pathogens. According to clinical dietitian Umang Malhotra from Fitelo, these fears arise mostly from alternative health theories, not scientific evidence. “There’s
READ MOREReport For the first time, four railway stations in Malappuram district in Kerala have earned the Eat Right Station certification for ensuring food safety and cleanliness for passengers. Last year, only two stations in the district received this recognition. This year, Angadippuram, Kuttippuram, Tirur, and Parappanangadi stations secured the certification. With this, Kerala now has
READ MOREReport As part of the Anpod Thrithala project, health officials inspected food outlets and shops near the Government School in Vattenad, Kootanad, in the district of Palakkad, where a Mega Multi-Speciality Medical Camp is set to take place. Under the guidance of Dr. Moitheen, Block Superintendent of the Chalissery Health Department, Health Supervisor C. Kammunni
READ MOREReport The Surat Municipal Corporation (SMC) in Surat, Guajrat is launching a focused nighttime sanitation and hygiene drive targeting food courts that operate late into the night. Scattered across the city, these hubs house multiple food stalls and serve large volumes of prepared food. Health Teams to Enforce Hygiene Standards Unlike previous irregular checks, this
READ MOREEvery school day, millions of children across India eat a hot, cooked meal through the Mid-Day Meal Scheme. For many, it’s the most filling and nutritious meal they get all day. This scheme fights hunger, brings children to school, and helps reduce dropouts. But what happens when this meal, meant to nourish, becomes unsafe? Sadly,
READ MOREReport Just two days after U.S. officials moved to ban petroleum-based synthetic dyes in food, PepsiCo CEO Ramon Laguarta confirmed the company is already phasing out artificial colours and reformulating its products to meet evolving consumer preferences. Speaking on an April 24 earnings call, Laguarta said over 60% of PepsiCo’s U.S. food portfolio is now
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