Forget hot toddies for a cold - try a flu-busting ICE CREAM instead
The so-called influenza sorbet is said to contain ginger and cayenne to reduce inflammation and pectin to soothe the throat. (Source: the Mail online | Health)
Source: the Mail online | Health - February 1, 2013 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Food fraud report reveals rise in manufacturers' cost-cutting measures
US organisation tracks increasing reports of watered milk, diluted olive oil and other dangerous substitutes in the food chainSome fine wines are complimented for their grassy aroma, but if your cup of tea has that earthy, sweet scent it might be because the tea manufacturer put lawn cuttings in it.The practice is known as food fraud, and it is used as a cost-cutting measure by food manufacturers. US Pharmacopeial Convention (USP), an independent science non-profit, announced Wednesday that its updated database showed incidences of food fraud increasing dramatically in 2011 and 2012.This means the instances of food manufac...
Source: Guardian Unlimited Science - January 23, 2013 Category: Science Authors: Amanda Holpuch Tags: Food & drink industry United States World news guardian.co.uk Food safety China Life and style Agriculture Source Type: news
