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Regulatory UpdateParliamentary panel wants sugar labels on packs—here's what exists today
A parliamentary panel in India has recommended front-of-pack sugar labels, but no regulator has set a timeline or format. Here's how to read sugar content on
Grocery GuideMustard, groundnut, sunflower: reading Indian oil shelves by fat type
FSSAI mandates fat labels but does not rank cooking oils. Compare mustard, groundnut, sunflower, and coconut by unsaturated-to-saturated ratio and smoke
Grocery GuideFour olive oil grades sit on Indian shelves—which one cooks best?
FSSAI requires four olive oil grades—extra virgin, virgin, refined, pomace—on Indian bottles. Each has a different smoke point and cooking fit.
Consumer ExplainerPhoto calorie apps may undercount your meals—but details are thin
Photo-based calorie trackers may underestimate meal energy, but tested apps, sample sizes, and error margins remain unpublished. Here's what to check.
Claim CheckBlood test for ultra-processed intake reported—without validation data
A news report claims a blood test can measure ultra-processed food intake, but no peer-reviewed study, biomarkers, or clinical access have been disclosed.
Food RecallEgg-linked Salmonella sickens 98 since November—brand still unconfirmed
FDA confirms 98 Salmonella cases across 17 states linked to eggs since November, but has not yet identified which brand or products to avoid.
Label DecoderDoes Kissan contain too much salt? Here's how to check the pack yourself
No Kissan salt alert exists, but FSSAI and FDA label rules let you check sodium yourself. Learn the two Nutrition Facts fields that define high-sodium
Label DecoderNo regulator defines 'moderate sugar' on your oatmeal pack
The term 'moderate sugar' on oatmeal packages has no regulatory definition. Learn which three nutrition label lines reveal added sugars, ingredient order
Label DecoderRoasted makhana's sodium: what to check before you snack
Roasted makhana can carry more sodium than plain fox nuts. Learn to read serving size and sodium content on any snack pack before you buy.
Label DecoderHow much sugar sits in a bowl of children's cereal?
Many children's cereals contain 10+ grams of sugar per serve—a quarter of the WHO's daily free-sugar guideline. Learn to read the nutrition panel.
Consumer ExplainerScientists debate ultraprocessed labels. Your cart needs none of it.
The Lancet sparked debate over ultraprocessed food classification, but CDC guidance on added sugars, sodium, and whole foods remains your verified action
Label DecoderLabel decoder: reading packs when “fat cat weight-loss drugs may be coming for” is the topic
A calm, useful read: teach one label habit that reduces marketing confusion.
Meal PlanningWhat one week of high-protein, high-fiber meals can and cannot do
Seven-day high-protein, high-fiber meal plans offer recipe ideas and portion examples but cannot replace personalized advice or build lasting dietary habits.
Regulatory UpdateIndia cleared Wegovy for fatty liver disease—not for your weight or your cart
India approved Wegovy for MASH, a prescription liver condition. The drug does not change household food strategy, weight management access, or grocery
Claim CheckCan you be addicted to ultraprocessed food? Science hasn't settled that.
Studies explore ultraprocessed food addiction symptoms in adults and children, but no clinical diagnosis exists. Learn to identify these foods now.
Claim Check'Food noise' isn't a diagnosis—but the appetite circuits are real
'Food noise' has no clinical definition, but GLP-1 research confirms the appetite-regulating brain circuits behind persistent food thoughts are real and
Claim CheckTikTok says seed oils are toxic. Three health authorities say otherwise.
Viral TikTok claims label canola and sunflower oils toxic, but the American Heart Association, WHO, and Harvard all recommend unsaturated plant oils over
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