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Cat food recalled for low levels of essential nutrient

January 4, 2017 SrijitaCat, Essential, Food., for, Levels, Low, Nutrient, of, recalled

The J.M. Smucker Company has announced a limited voluntary recall on 20 canned cat food products from the brands 9Lives, EverPet and Special Kitty because the products may have harmfully low levels of thiamine (vitamin B1). Cats with low thiamine in their diets may be at risk of developing a deficiency, according to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Symptoms of vitamin B1 deficiency include gastrointestinal or neurological issues, as well as decreased appetite, salivation and weight loss. Neurological signs can occur in advanced cases and may include wobbling walking…

Why cheap food is (sometimes) healthier than you think

January 3, 2017 Srijita(sometimes), cheap, Food., Healthier, Is, Than, Think!, Why, You

SOME HEALTH FOODS—LIKE certain organic and gluten-free products—are worth their higher price tags since they pack unique benefits or are made under stringent product guidelines. For example, USDA “Certified Organic” chicken is pricier (but definitely well worth the cost) than your average poultry because it’s ethically raised and antiobitic-free. But take a protein bar, for example—how does the average person (or even a super fit, health-conscious guy such as yourself) determine which bar will serve them best in terms of general nutritional value? The answer, it turns out, is price.…

4 Effective Remedies To Cool Your Mouth After Eating Spicy Food

December 29, 2016 Srijita4), After, Cool, Eating, effective, Food., mouth, remedies, Spicy, to, Your

4pm hunger pangs demand a bite of something delicious. Our dreams were recently answered when a local food stall outside the office started serving up a variety of momos. The best dish on his menu, arguably, is a plate of momos doused in a lip-smacking but mind-numbingly hot chilli sauce. The momos are so good that we can not help ordering them. However, every bite seems to put our mouth on fire. If your spice-tolerance levels are low like mine, this article is a lifesaver. Bookmark it, now. What happens…

China Uncovers 500,000 Food Safety Violations in Nine Months

December 26, 2016 Srijita500000, China, Food., In, Months, Nine, Safety, Uncovers, Violations

China, rocked in recent years by a series of food safety scandals, uncovered as many as half a million illegal food safety violations in the first three quarters of the year, an official said. Chinese officials have unearthed a series of recent food health scandals, including rice contaminated with heavy metals, the use of recycled “gutter oil” in restaurants as well as the sale of baby formula containing lethal amounts of the industrial chemical melamine in 2008. Bi Jingquan, the head of the China Food and Drug Administration, told the…

Food guide for pregnant women: Dos and Don’ts

December 25, 2016 Srijitaand, don’ts, dos, Food., for, guide, pregnant, Women

Taimur Ali Khan’s birth made many mommies-to-be curious about how he came into this world on time. Not only that, Mommy Kareena Kapoordaunting a glowing look all through her pregnancy, not following the age old tradition of staying at home, being lazy and eating tons of everything, added to her panache of breaking Indian stereotypes. Becoming a mother not only brings happiness but also curiosity of finding out what is best for the new growing human inside you. Whether it is stuffing your tummy with ghee or avoiding the yummy…

What a ripped guy would eat at every fast food restaurant ever

December 19, 2016 Srijita'Would, a, at, Eat, Ever, Every, fast, Food., guy, Restaurant, ripped, What

No one thinks fast food is healthy. Whether it’s for convenience or cravings, though, sometimes the drive-thru is unavoidable. You can definitely hit Micky D’s without wrecking your six pack, but most of the mouth-watering options your eyes (and stomach) gravitate toward will set you back a few days. And even some of the healthier options at most places are packed with sodium which can add to water retention and bloating, points out New York-based nutritionist Jessica Cording, R.D. Rather than rolling up and trying to guess what you think is…