FSSAI to adopt ICMR nutrition HFSS norms for FOPL
A kirana store | Representational Image | Photo: Praveen Jain/ ThePrint The country’s apex food regulator has decided to adopt the standards of the Indian Council of Medical Research-National Institute of Nutrition (ICMR-NIN) for defining, for the first time, food that is high in fat, sugar or salt (HFSS), ThePrint has learnt. Salt, sugar and […]
Beware of over boiling Milk Tea: Experts warn of health risks
Milk tea is a beloved beverage in many Indian households, enjoyed for its taste and comforting qualities. However, new guidelines from the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) advise against excessive consumption, citing concerns about the tannins in caffeinated drinks like tea and coffee hindering iron absorption in the body. Apart from the frequency of […]
ICMR: Limit milk Tea and Coffee Consumption, Raises Concern Over Excess Intake
A new guideline issued by The Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) recommends that tea and coffee consumers be cautious about excessive consumption. The ICMR, in collaboration with the National Institute of Nutrition (NIN), released 17 new dietary guidelines for Indian citizens to promote healthy eating habits nationwide. The guidelines stress the importance of a diverse diet […]
Food labels misleading, India’s new dietary guidelines warn-ICMR
The recently released dietary guidelines by the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) warned that the information presented on packaged food can be misleading. “Health claims on packaged food are designed to catch the consumer’s attention and convince them that the product is healthy,” the guidelines drafted with the help of the National Institute of […]