Just like the majority of fruits, apricots are a healthy dietary choice, so you can never go wrong by choosing them as a healthy snack during the day. What you might not have entirely known is that the kernels of the apricots, however, are the ones equipped with most essential minerals and vitamins, contributing to… Read More: The impact apricot seeds can have on your health »
Government considers fortifying bread with folic acid Health experts are pushing the government to add folic acid to bread, saying that other countries are already doing what can only benefit consumers. The B vitamin would not change the taste of the food. The government will launch a consultation on the issue early next year. “My… Read More: This week in health – 26 October 2018 »
In 2016, 600,000 children were estimated to have died from acute lower respiratory infections caused by polluted air. Air pollution is one of the leading threats to health in children under 5, accounting for almost one in 10 deaths among this age group, the report reveals. “This is inexcusable. Every child should be able to… Read More: More than 90% of world's children breathe toxic air, affecting… »
You may know there’s added sugar in your Coke or cookies. But did you know that it’s in your salad dressing, pasta sauce and bread? The Food and Drug Administration came out Friday with its new template for nutrition labels. One big change was the addition of a line for “added sugar,” to be placed… Read More: Public Health: You’d Be Surprised at How Many Foods Contain… »