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Amandla.Mobi continues fight for change in food labels

Why SA’s food labels need to change – HEALA

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As more South Africans succumb to non-communicable diseases, the Healthy Living Alliance (HEALA) has called on the health department to finalise the regulations relating to front of package food labels. Diseases such as diabetes, heart disease and some cancers are…

LililtaG
September 13, 2022
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This simple change can help reduce high blood pressure and save thousands of lives

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Hypertension, or high blood pressure, is one of the leading causes of death in South Africa. While a healthy diet seems inaccessible for many, doctors recommend this simple change to everyday eating.

NdivhuwoMukwevho
May 7, 2021

Do you know what’s in your food?

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The food industry often conceals the unhealthy products in its processed foods – even manipulating science to fool consumers. Now government is planning to introduce warning signs on food to help us to navigate what we are eating.

kerrycullinan
February 25, 2019

Do you know what’s in your food?

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Kerry Cullinan
February 25, 2019

What’s for breakfast Jozi?

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Over half the population has unhealthy levels of body fat. At Johannesburg's three busiest taxi ranks, energy drinks, chips, pap and meat are the most popular morning purchases. But what influences these choices? Cost? Taste? Accessibility? Health-e News's AMY GREEN and THABO MOLELEKWA try to find answers.