China builds train link to ’sea of death’
July 23rd, 2012 - 6:20 pm ICT by IANS
Beijing, July 23 (IANS) China has finished constructing a railway link to a lake that is known as the "sea of death" due to its high salt content, a ... Read more...
Posted in Business |
Subway to open in a Manchester school
July 17th, 2012 - 8:16 pm ICT by Aishwarya Bhatt
Manchester, July 17 (THAINDIAN NEWS) Fast food chain Subway is all set to break a major barrier and open a branch in a Manchester school. The Subway officials are in talks with ... Read more...
Posted in World News |
African lake turns red from high levels of salt
June 4th, 2012 - 8:12 pm ICT by IANS
London, June 4 (IANS) A lake in west African nation Senegal has turned blood red in colour due to a high concentration of salt, with some areas within the lake ... Read more...
Posted in Environment |
Reducing salt in crisps, yet keeping it tasty
February 19th, 2012 - 4:26 pm ICT by IANS
London, Feb 19 (IANS) Food scientists have found a way of reducing salt content in crisps without compromising taste.
Ian Fisk, lecturer of food sciences at the University of Nottingham, ... Read more...
Posted in World |
Limiting salt intake checks BP, protects heart
August 13th, 2011 - 5:17 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Aug 13 (IANS) A frantic lifestyle, long working hours and even longer distances to commute in metros and cities make ready-to-eat packaged food an attractive option, which requires ... Read more...
Posted in Sci-Tech |
Kids risk ill health, shorter life with too much salt
July 2nd, 2011 - 8:02 pm ICT by IANS
London, July 2 (IANS) Health experts in Britain have warned that the processed foods and sauces at the heart of the nation's diet are actually fuelling a dangerous daily overdose ... Read more...
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UK restaurants, company canteens to put calorie counts on their menus
February 19th, 2011 - 2:49 pm ICT by ANI
London, Feb 19 (ANI): In a bid to fight the obesity epidemic, restaurants, fast food outlets and company canteens in the UK will be pressured to put calorie counts on their menus.The ... Read more...
Posted in World |
Scientists find world’s sixth largest river - at the bottom of Black Sea
August 2nd, 2010 - 2:57 pm ICT by ANI
London, August 2 (ANI): British scientists have discovered a 115-feet deep river, more than half a mile wide - at the bottom of Black Sea.The flow - carrying highly salty water and ... Read more...
Posted in Health Science |
Why do people perceive taste of salt differently?
June 18th, 2010 - 6:14 pm ICT by IANS
Washington, June 18 (IANS) Genetics influence the way people like to have different levels of salt in the food they eat, says a study.
John Hayes, assistant professor of food science at ... Read more...
Posted in Sci-Tech |
New Heinz Ketchup Contains Less Salt
May 15th, 2010 - 4:17 am ICT by Angela Kaye Mason
May 14 (THAINDIAN NEWS) Amidst the mixed opinions of it's fans, the makers of Heinz Ketchup has announced that they will be changing the product this summer. According to the "Pittsburgh Post ... Read more...
Posted in Health |
English nursery schools asked to provide balanced diet to growing kids
April 14th, 2010 - 7:21 pm ICT by ANI
London, April 14 (ANI): A survey on English nursery schools has revealed that toddlers are being fed too much fruit and insufficient carbohydrate to maintain their energy levels.Children are also given too ... Read more...
Posted in Health Science |
Rising sea level threats life of people in Orissa
December 16th, 2009 - 9:57 pm ICT by ANI
Satabhaya (Orissa), Dec 16 (ANI): People settled in and around the coastal region of Satabhaya in Kendrapara District of Orissa are on the verge of losing their homes due to extensive soil ... Read more...
Posted in National |
Excess salt intake linked to higher risk of stroke
November 25th, 2009 - 3:58 pm ICT by IANS
London, Nov 25 (IANS) Intake of high amounts of salt is linked to much higher risk of strokes and cardiovascular disease, says a new study.
The study looked at the relationship between the ... Read more...
Posted in Sci-Tech |
Amazon’s low salt content keeps CO2 emissions at bay
November 5th, 2009 - 2:34 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, November 5 (ANI): A new study has found that the Amazon jungle, the most robust of the world's rain forests, suffers from "chronic malnutrition" due to a lack of salt, ... Read more...
Posted in Health Science |
Fluoro sensors to pick up contamination in recycled water
April 14th, 2009 - 4:35 pm ICT by ANI
London, April 14 (ANI): A team of researchers has said the technology that uses fluorescence sensors to pick up trace sewage contamination may help increase public confidence in recycled water."A rapid, highly ... Read more...
Posted in Health Science |
Added salt in diets increases hypertension, stroke risk
February 3rd, 2009 - 2:34 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, February 3 (ANI): Health experts are urging people to avoid food with high salt content because it may lead to health problems like hypertension and strokes.
Dr. Ken Flegel, Dr. Peter ... Read more...
Posted in Health Science |
Salty soups ”up cancer risk”
January 31st, 2009 - 11:01 am ICT by ANI
London, Jan 31 (ANI): People who regularly eat soup could be raising their risk of stomach cancer, warns a new study.According to Dr Rachel Thompson, science programme manager for the World ... Read more...
Posted in Health Science |
Scientists to explore hidden world beneath Antarctic glacier
December 31st, 2008 - 1:22 pm ICT by ANI
London, Dec 31 (ANI): A team of British scientists is all set to become the first to explore the hidden world beneath an Antarctic glacier.According to a report in the Telegraph, ... Read more...
Posted in Health Science |
Burger giants vow to serve healthy food to fight obesity crisis
November 23rd, 2008 - 1:11 pm ICT by ANI
London, Nov 23 (ANI): Burger giants like McDonalds, Wimpy, Subway and Burger King have vowed to serve healthy food in a bid to cut heart disease and obesity in the UK.As ... Read more...
Posted in World |
Gordon Ramsay trashes Prince Charles organic food range
October 4th, 2008 - 4:34 pm ICT by ANI
London, Oct 4 (ANI): Celebrity chef Gordon Ramsay has criticised Prince Charles organic food range, Duchy Originals, for its salt and sugar content.In an interview, Ramsay has described the Duchy Originals ... Read more...
Posted in National |
Cartoon characters under fire for promoting unhealthy food
October 2nd, 2008 - 1:04 pm ICT by ANI
London, Oct 2 (ANI): Tony the Tiger and the Dairylea Cow have come under fire for failing to promote healthy eating in children, a consumer group has said.A report by Which? ... Read more...
Posted in National |
Criminals sticky fingers on metal may lead to their detection
September 16th, 2008 - 12:54 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, September 16 (ANI): A new study has suggested that criminals who eat processed foods have sticky fingers, and are more likely to be discovered by police through their sweaty fingerprints, ... Read more...
Posted in National |
Australian sausage sangers under fire for extreme salt content
July 11th, 2008 - 6:00 pm ICT by ANI
Melbourne, July 11 (ANI): Australias famous sausage sangers are now under attack for their "extreme salt content", say reports.A review of almost 200 sausages, bread and sauce products found on supermarket ... Read more...
Posted in National |
‘Curries more fattening than Chinese and pizzas’
June 29th, 2008 - 4:56 pm ICT by IANS
London, June 29 (IANS) Having an Indian meal may be Britain's favourite culinary pastime, but researchers say curries bought over the counter are more fattening than either Chinese or pizza takeaways. A ... Read more...
Posted in World |
Single Indian takeaway chokes your daily caloric allowance
June 26th, 2008 - 1:26 pm ICT by ANI
London, June 26 (ANI): You might not notice it, but while relishing an Indian takeaway joints hot curry, youre actually packing in more saturated fat than a person should eat in ... Read more...
Posted in National |
Are you consuming excessive salt unwittingly?
May 5th, 2008 - 2:52 pm ICT by admin
Sydney, May 5 (IANS) People could be consuming excess of salt unwittingly, which is likely to affect their overall health, according to a new study. Consumers tend to exceed the recommended salt ... Read more...
Posted in Health Science |
Celeb cook Delia Smith slammed for putting too much salt in her new recipes
April 7th, 2008 - 5:12 pm ICT by admin
London , Apr 7 (ANI): Celebrity cook Delia Smiths television series How To Cheat At Cooking has been slammed by dietary experts, who say that the recipes created on the show ... Read more...
Posted in Health Science |
Cut salt to keep kids away from soft drinks
February 21st, 2008 - 11:17 am ICT by admin
London, Feb 21 (IANS) Are your children addicted to aerated soft drinks? Just a little reduction in salt intake may help reduce their dependence - and keep at bay a host of ... Read more...
Posted in World |