Food
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Scientists unveiled ideal diet for the health of the planet and its people
Jan 18, 2019Scientists have unveiled what they say is an ideal diet for the health of the planet and its people – including a doubling of consumption of nuts, fruits, vegetables and legumes, and a halving of meat... -
High intake of dietary fiber and whole grains associated with reduced risk of non-communicable diseases
Jan 12, 2019People who eat higher levels of dietary fibe and whole grains have lower rates of non-communicable diseases compared with people who eat lesser amounts, while links for low glycaemic load and low glycaemic index diets are... -
Japan to end a ban on British beef and lamb
Jan 10, 2019Japan will end a ban on British beef and lamb that has been in place since the mad cow disease epidemic. The move comes ahead of a meeting between Japan’s Prime Minister Shinzo Abe and Theresa... -
Coffee startup Luckin aims to open 2,500 new stores this year
Jan 3, 2019Chinese coffee startup Luckin is aiming to open 2,500 new stores this year and overtake Starbucks Corp as the largest coffee chain by the number of outlets in the world’s second-biggest economy, the company said on... -
England’s top doctor calls for taxes on unhealthy food
Dec 22, 2018England’s top doctor has accused the food industry of “failing the public” and is calling for taxes on unhealthy food high in sugar and salt. Chief medical officer Prof Dame Sally Davies said her dream was... -
Eleven died after eating toxic rice at a Hindu temple ceremony in India
Dec 15, 2018Eleven people have died after eating rice that had likely been contaminated with a toxic substance at a Hindu temple ceremony, a health official said on Saturday. Another 29 people were critically ill and undergoing emergency... -
Russian chefs offer soup for homeless on cold St Petersburg nights
Dec 10, 2018Most weeks, Roman Redman does a few extra hours in the kitchens of his ribs and burger joint in Saint Petersburg to cook for a less hipster clientele: the city’s poor and homeless. The traditional meat... -
Kangaroo on the menu for Harry and Meghan Down Under
Oct 18, 2018Chargrilled kangaroo was on the royal menu Thursday as Prince Harry and his pregnant wife Meghan arrived in Australia’s second-largest city Melbourne, where they were greeted by thousands of screaming fans. Clutching flowers and waving flags,... -
‘Rolls Royce’ of whiskies sold for record $1.1 million at auction
Oct 4, 2018One of the world’s most sought-after whiskies, a 60-year old The Macallan Valerio Adami 1926, was auctioned for a record 848,750 pounds ($1.1 million) on Wednesday. The buyer was a private collector from Asia who bid... -
Le Méridien Dhaka celebrated the International Coffee Day
Oct 2, 2018Le Méridien Dhaka celebrated the International Coffee Day for the fourth year on October 1, 2018 at their signature lounge, Latitude 23 from 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm. A number of socialites, celebrities, food bloggers, and...
