Why being able to distinguish between a good and a bad fat matters so much
Despite the increase in cardiovascular disease in the developing world, not enough is being been done to improve public awareness of the benefits …
Eating these three fatty fish can help kids fight asthma
A clinical trial finds that eating a Mediterranean diet with salmon, trout, and sardines can improve lung function in children with asthma
5 billion people globally exposed to toxic trans fat linked to heart disease: WHO
Diets high in trans fat can increase the risk of heart disease by 21 per cent and deaths by 28 per cent
Recent FSSAI regulations crucial to cut junk food
Shield for school students; better labelling on packaging
FSSAI launches awareness drive on trans fats
Impact of trans fats on human health in India is increasing and awareness about them is vital if they are to be eliminated altogether, says FSSAI head
Trans fat has no known benefit but is associated with huge health risks that can burden health systems, says WHO director-general
FSSAI halves maximum limit for trans fatty acids in oils
It is now up to the industry to comply with these new standards in the stipulated time
India, south Asian neighbours must act against trans-fat now: WHO
The countries are among the 15 that account for two-thirds of the deaths linked to the substance
Trimming fats
The US is determined to eliminate trans fatty acids from its food. Can India do the same?