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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.
Regulatory UpdateFSSAI bans 'energy drink' label—companies have 90 days
FSSAI ordered Pepsi, Red Bull, and Monster to remove 'energy drink' labels within 90 days, but has not disclosed the reasoning or alternative terms.
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Photo-based calorie trackers may underestimate meal energy, but tested apps, sample sizes, and error margins remain unpublished.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.
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.
Regulatory UpdateFSSAI issued notices to Ferrero, Marico, and 12 other brands for health claims
FSSAI issued notices to Ferrero, Marico, and 12+ brands for misleading health claims on paneer, spreads, and energy drinks. How to read your packs with the
Food RecallPepsiCo recalls Doritos Chilli Heatwave for undeclared milk allergen
PepsiCo recalled Doritos Chilli Heatwave for undeclared milk allergen. If you have a dairy allergy, check your packs and return affected products immediately.
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.
Myth vs FactJohn Abraham and Dwayne Johnson eat high-protein. Should you?
John Abraham and Dwayne Johnson follow high-protein diets for film roles. Most adults meet protein needs through balanced meals without celebrity protocols.
Consumer ExplainerYour protein powder tastes bland. Before you flavor it, check these label lines.
Before adding flavor drops or syrups to protein powder, check their ingredient lists for added sugars, artificial sweeteners, and undisclosed allergens.
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
Label DecoderThierry Henry cut processed sugar. Here's how to find it on any label.
Thierry Henry eliminated processed sugar. Learn the three-step label test that reveals added sugars in any product—grams, % Daily Value, and ingredient names.
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