Food & Nutrition

Detox Diets Can Be Harmful

Published on: 12th October, 2009

Detox Diets Can Be Harmful  | read this item

Companies have launched aggressive marketing campaigns at women who want to lose weight highlighting how detox diet can help them become slim and trim. However, doctors do not agree. They say that there is no scientific evidence about health benefits from fasting.
Dr Jane Smith from the Royal College of General Practitioners says, . “There’s no [...]

Kurkure contains No Plastic: Baseless Allegations Refuted

Published on: 20th May, 2009

Kurkure contains No Plastic: Baseless Allegations Refuted  | read this item

Kurkure, one of the most popular brands in snack food, was hounded with baseless rumors like ‘Kurkure contains plastic’. In today’s competitive world, it is but natural for rivals to pull down a success story with scant regard for ethics. However, this move to spread rumors in the form of SMSes and chain mails that [...]

It is risky to have vitamin pills?

Published on: 19th April, 2009

It is risky to have vitamin pills?  | read this item

There are a lot of people who consume vitamin pills regularly. Researchers conclude that antioxidants Vitamins A, E, minerals and other nutrients, known to tackle aging issues, may just reduce an individual’s life-span. Copenhagen scientists say that taking vitamins A, E and betacarotene may make you 16 percent more likely to die before [...]