1. In Italy, the cure for lung cancer lays inside a common vegetable: the artichoke

Italian scientists have researched and presented a possible “vaccine” for mesothelioma — a deadly lung cancer — caused by exposure to asbestos. The solution lays within a common vegetable, the artichoke, which contains a substance that can stop the onset of the cancer.

2. Uruguay bans promotion of salty and sugary snacks in schools

Schools are not allowed to promote sweet or salty snacks, but the snacks can still be sold in schools. The Health Habits Act attempts to prevent obesity, hypertension, and other related diseases due to junk foods.

3. New food labels to resemble traffic lights in Ecuador to promote healthy eating

All food and drink products in Ecuador are required to have labels indicating the levels of sugar, salt, and fat contained in the product. They will be labeled red, yellow, and green which resembles traffic lights. Red is the highest level of “risk” followed by yellow which is the middle and green, the lowest level.

4. Genetically modified ‘Super Banana’ to hit market with many health benefits

The “super banana” is from a genetically modified banana crop with high levels of Vitamin A. It is expected to help prevent children from going blind and dying from Vitamin A deficiencies.

5. In India, cancer-causing mangoes scare the public

Artificially ripened mangoes have been prominent in India. A deadly component of calcium carbide can be used to make the mangoes appear to be ripe, therefore influencing consumers to buy the mangoes.

6. The ban on junk food in elementary schools in the Czech Republic

Due to the ban, selling sugary or salty foods and sweet beverages in schools are strictly prohibited. Junk food will be replaced with healthier options chosen by nutrition specialists to help students create healthier lifestyles and diets.

7. New GMO regulations in Turkey ignite safety concerns in all the foods eaten

The Turkish Ministry of Agriculture has made amendments to the regulation regarding genetically modified ingredients which have sparked an outrage to health specialists. According to the Ministry, up to 0.9 percent of GMO “contamination” in food products are acceptable. The 0.9 percent rule applies to each individual ingredient, which will effect the final food product.

8. Lychees blamed for death of 13 children in the Indian state of West Bengal

A toxic chemical — methylenecyclopropyl-glycine — found in unripe lychees have depleted glucose reserves in the bodies of thirteen children in a small Indian state of West Bengal.

9. One in every five children in turkey is overweight due to poor nutritional value in dietary foods

23% of children aged 7–8 are considered overweight in Turkey due to sedentary lifestyles, soda intake, consuming junk food, and eating too much candy and chocolate. In addition, watching TV has impacted the children’s lifestyles.

10. Israeli Government can’t stop unhealthy food in schools

Despite harsh laws for inspection and control of foods and beverages sold in schools, schools continue to sell unhealthy and fattening foods to students.

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