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Bans on trans fats reduce diseases

Bans on trans fats reduce diseases

A new study shows outlawing the use of trans fats in food production is a good way to reduce the incidence of strokes, heart disease and diabetes.
Scientists find rice with lower arsenic

Scientists find rice with lower arsenic

Aromatic rice from Bangladesh's Sylhet region has a lower arsenic content than many other grains.
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How to really read a food label

How to really read a food label

Women who read food labels are 4kg lighter than those that don’t, found a study published in the journal Agricultural Economics.
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Five things nutritionists always have in their pantry

Five things nutritionists always have in their pantry

Good Health nutrition expert Nikki Hart shares her five pantry essentials.
Five food myths busted

Five food myths busted

So you think you know the truth about what’s on your plate? Don’t be too sure. Helen Foster looks at five common food myths and busts them wide open.
Eating and Exercise

Eating and Exercise

Depending on what you want to achieve, timing your eating around exercise makes sense. Here are a few tips on what, when and whether to eat.

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