From the monthly archives:

February 2008

What are accidental additives?

Continuing with our discussion on additives, let us discuss about accidentally administered additives. Some 10,000 substances make their way into food during growing, processing, and packaging; some of these accidental additives can pose more of a health threat than preservatives and other direct additives. Some foods, for example, contain traces of pesticides sprayed on crops [...]

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How additives are useful?

Additives can be safe even though they sound distasteful. Shellac, for example, the resinous secretion of the female Indian “lac” bug, is often referred to in the trade as “confectioner’s glaze”. It can be used to give a protective, glossy coating to candies, jelly beans, and ice cream cones. Since it is insoluble in water, [...]

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Chinese Restaurant Syndrome-Does it really exist?

You must have heard a little bit about this term “Chinese restaurant syndrome” and if not, thats alright, as you can read about it here today. However, does this syndrome really exist? Let us talk.. Used as a flavor enhancer, monosodium glutamate (MSG) is a common

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Food Additives

For centuries, people have enhanced their foods with various flavorings, preservatives, and dyes. But some ingredients on today’s food labels can be downright scary. Few foods reach today’s supermarkets, free of additives-substances that do not occur naturally in food but are added for various reasons. These include preservatives to

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Acne Myth Buster and Facts

You must have heard about some myths regarding the causes of acne, like some foods causing it or some other factors leading to triggering of acne flare-up. Let us see, what are the common myths about acne and what the experts say about them. Myths: Some people believe that eating foods like chocolate, French fries, [...]

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Diets helping in acne

We all know, that clear, glowing skin reflects overall good health. This requires regular exercise, adequate sleep, quitting smoking, and avoiding excessive exposure to the sun, as well as a diet rich in some important nutrients. Let’s have a look at those foods: 1. Eat vitamin A and C rich foods:They help build and maintain [...]

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