Laboratory results of honey testing
It is a food fraud more nefarious and more sophisticated than what we found in our 2003 and 2006 investigations into soft drinks; more damaging to our health than perhaps anything that we have found till
CSE Study
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Delhi is reeling under high levels of deadly ozone: CSE analysis
The latest CSE analysis finds that Delhi is witnessing an unprecedented ozone build-up. Ozone levels have exceeded the standards proposed by MoEF almost everyday in April. It recommends notification of the proposed air quality standards without any further delay to implement control strategies for ozone-forming gases.
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Climate changes happening faster than forecasts
NEW DELHI: Climate changes are happening much faster and outstripping all efforts to predict them, suggests a new report on weather patterns.
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OIL'S NOT WELL
Cooking medium || Say no to trans-fats anjkeep risks at bay If you thought that you had shut the door on trans-fats by eating only at home, you are wrong. The trans-fats have followed you into your kitchen. A recent study by the Centre for Science and Environment (CSE) has found that almost all of the cooking oils in the Indian market contain 10-23 per cent trans-fats.
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Illegal mining eroding Rajasthan forest cover
Holding reserves for 44 major and 22 minor minerals, Rajasthan is witnessing destruction of forests due to rampant illegal mining. This has been stated in the sixth
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Illegal mining poses threat to Rajasthan eco system
JAIPUR: Unregulated legal mining and rampant illegal mining are posing a serious threat to Rajasthan
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Who controls
The oil brand ambassadors CSE
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How we are losing the battle
By not setting standards It is not that the country
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What is healthy oil for our healthy bodies
Commercial interests determine content The oil we eat is essential for our body to function. We cannot do without it. Thus it is important to understand its chemistry. It is agreed that healthy oil is one which has less saturated fat, more monounsaturated fat (mufa) and polyunsaturated fats (pufa) is balanced between the two. It should also be rich in omega 3, 6 and 9 fatty acids (see box
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The big guys who make our vanaspati
Rath: Agro Tech Foods Ltd, Secunderabad, affiliated to ConAgra Foods Inc of USA, one of the world
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Six reasons you should not have trans fats
Heart diseases Trans fats in the hydrogenated oils are worse than saturated fats. They decrease the amount of good cholesterol (hdl). This makes consumption of hydrogenated fats especially bad for the heart. For example, increase of five grammes of trans fats per day could lead to a 25 per cent increase in the risk of cardiovascular disease Diabetes Trans fats interfere with