Consumers warned of arsenic and lead in 'health' drinks
UK consumers have been warned not to drink a range of clay-based beverages marketed for digestive benefits and detoxifying qualities as they contain harmful levels of arsenic and lead.
Archives for August 27, 2009
Rye for breakfast may boost feelings of fullness
Eating a high-fibre breakfast from rye may increase feelings of satiety and lead to reduced food intake later in the day, says a new study from Sweden.
New study to investigate why people ignore food labels
The FDA is planning to conduct a study to uncover barriers to consumers looking at food labels, in a bid to help consumer understanding and use of information provided on packaging.
More high fines for deceptive supplement marketing
The marketers of two dietary supplement products have been ordered to pay almost $70m for misleadingly selling products that claimed to cure a range of diseases, including cancer and heart disease.
Soluble fibre may benefit IBS sufferers: Study
Adding soluble fibre to the diet may improve symptoms associated with irritable bowel syndrome, but insoluble fibre may worsen the effects, says a new study.