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Nutrition
Trans fats 'should not be in food'
15 March 2010 01:47Products containing chemically altered vegetable oils, known as trans fats, may soon be banned from shop shelves.
Fat diet 'killed ancient priests''
26 February 2010 11:55In a discovery that suggests unhealthy diet may be an age-old problem, scientists have found that ancient Egyptian priests who feasted on the fat-rich offerings made to their gods were more likely to die from heart disease.
Salt content of soups analysed
25 February 2010 02:02Customers may not be receiving the healthly option they expect when they purchase soups in supermarkets and high street cafes, according to a pressure group.
Romania considers tax on fatty food
18 February 2010 02:12Romania is considering taxes on burgers, chips and fizzy drinks along with other foods that are high in fat or sugar in a bid to encourage healthier eating.
Gas cooking 'increases cancer risk'
18 February 2010 09:12New research suggests the risk of getting cancer could be worsened if meat is pan fried with gas rather than electricity.
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