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Do ultra-processed foods raise bowel cancer risk? A 461,000-person study says it depends on the food

A large US study found no link between total ultra-processed food and bowel cancer, but processed meat and fibre-rich foods pointed in opposite directions.

2 Nov 2026 · 6 min read

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Do nuts make you gain weight? A review of over 100 trials says no, but the handful still counts
A new review of randomised trials found nuts did not raise body weight and slightly lowered body fat, even though they added energy.
2 Nov 2026 · 6 min
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"FDA approved" supplements: what the US FDA's new ingredient guidance means for Indian buyers
The FDA has set out what safety evidence new supplement ingredients need. It still does not approve supplements, and Indian rules apply to anything sold here.
30 Oct 2026 · 5 min
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Protein atta, paneer or whey: what India's protein boom means for your plate
Everyday protein foods are cheaper per gram of protein than whey, but they bring more calories with each gram. Here is how to compare them.
30 Oct 2026 · 5 min
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Can a probiotic help with weight? A new trial finds less than 1 kg of difference in 12 weeks
One probiotic strain made under 1 kg of difference compared with a dummy capsule in adults with metabolic syndrome, in line with earlier research.
30 Oct 2026 · 4 min
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Maharashtra takes FSSAI to court: who should license and inspect India's large food companies?
The state says the central regulator has built a parallel system; the case could change who checks the supplements and packaged foods you buy.
30 Oct 2026 · 4 min
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FSSAI's warning list for 16 herbs: what green coffee, coleus and neem supplements must say
Supplements with these plants must name the plant part, stay within a daily limit and warn children, pregnant women and couples planning a baby.
30 Oct 2026 · 6 min
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Isabgol for weight management: what the studies actually show
A small help at best, if you take it before meals with plenty of water
30 Oct 2026 · 2 min

Read before you change your plate

Do ultra-processed foods raise bowel cancer risk? A 461,000-person study says it depends on the food

Do nuts make you gain weight? A review of over 100 trials says no, but the handful still counts

"FDA approved" supplements: what the US FDA's new ingredient guidance means for Indian buyers

Protein atta, paneer or whey: what India's protein boom means for your plate

Can a probiotic help with weight? A new trial finds less than 1 kg of difference in 12 weeks

Maharashtra takes FSSAI to court: who should license and inspect India's large food companies?

FSSAI's warning list for 16 herbs: what green coffee, coleus and neem supplements must say

Isabgol for weight management: what the studies actually show