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Hypertension is a ‘Silent Killer’ in China; Here’s How it May be Affecting You Too!

December 12, 2017 Urbanatural

High blood pressure or hypertension has become a global concern; considering the sedentary lifestyles we live and the amount of stress we take has taken a toll on our body. High blood pressure or hypertension has become a global concern; considering the sedentary lifestyles we live and the amount of stress we take has taken a toll on our body. Turns out, more than a third of adults in China suffer from high blood pressure, but only one in 20 are able to effectively manage their condition. According to the…

Browned toast and potatoes are ‘potential cancer risk’, say food scientists

January 24, 2017 Urbanatural

Experts say bread should be cooked to a golden yellow colour to reduce our intake of a harmful chemical Bread, chips and potatoes should be cooked to a golden yellow colour, rather than brown, to reduce our intake of a chemical which could cause cancer, government food scientists are warning. Acrylamide is produced when starchy foods are roasted, fried or grilled for too long at high temperatures. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) recommends carefully following cooking instructions and avoiding browning. However, Cancer Research UK said the…