Food & Beverages

Cadbury withdraws chocolate bars from the shelves

In order to keep us with their motto about consumers being their highest priority, Cadbury has decided to withdraw a million chocolate bars from the market as a precaution. The main reason is scare of salmonella as there is suspicion that some of the products could contain minute traces of...

by simone2593 over a year ago

side effects of xylitol

I am in the process of cutting out sugar and it is going to be hard on on me. I am looking for good and safe sugar replacers and I think xylitol might be an option? I am going to make a list of different sugar replacers and their side effects. What do you all think about xylitol?

by julie239159191 over a year ago

UK Insists on Folic Acid in Bread Again

The UK is speaking in favour of adding folic acid to flour or bread to reduce the number of babies born neural problems. Food Standards Agency (FSA) reported that they would approach the Government with its recommendations next month. In countries like USA, Chile and Canada, folic acid enrichment...

by Jane232591 over a year ago

Is there any proof for sugar - cancer connection?

I’m researching natural and alternative treatments for cancer after I was diagnosed with ovarian cancer two years ago. Thank God, it hasn’t come back and hopefully it won’t ever again. One piece of information that I can’t find any exact proof for claims that sugar ‘feeds’ cancer cells...

by Guest over a year ago

Even modest salt reductions is good for your heart

In comparison to people who ate their usual diets, people who reduced their dietary sodium intake while participating in a study saw 25 % to 30% reductions in heart disease and stroke risk 10 to 15 years later. The study participants didn’t have to stop using salt, all they had to do was to cut...

by Jenny3481 over a year ago

herbs for roast beef

A friend just called me up to ask about herbs for roast beef. She was standing in the kitchen as she was asking it, so I think she is in a hurry ;-)! I don't know what herbs are any good with roast beef unfortunately. So over to you it is. Can you say what herbs go well with roast beef?

by gertruda290151895 over a year ago

Regular Milk Intake May Keep Cancer At Bay

The four-year clinical trial found that key milk nutrients, calcium and vitamin D may be doing more than just keeping the bones strong. They were found to reduce the risk of cancer in women by at least 60 %. The women who took calcium and vitamin D supplements had 60% lower chances of developing...

by Heather_2 over a year ago

regarding the protein carbohydrate interactions

can i know the database in which we can get to know about various interactions between the protein and carbohydrates

by Guest over a year ago

alcohol intolerance

Answered by a doctor

Hello, I`m a 24 years old and I believe I became alcohol intolerant. The symptoms started a year ago. After one glass of any alcohol, the day after, I feel sick, sometimes I`m throwing up, sometimes I have high body temperature, and sometimes it lasts for 2 or even 3 days. I`m not sure whether this...

by Guest over a year ago

Post laparoscopic surgery complications

I am feeling overwhelmed. I had post laparascopic surgery in october 2009 and initially I was feeling fine. I am now having gall bladder after I eat. Initially it was immediate and now it varies from 1 to three times a day. I don't know what to do. I have to watch what I eat and when I eat so I...

by Guest over a year ago