Cardiovascular disease is now the leading cause of deaths worldwide. Globally, 17.5 million people died from cardiovascular disease in 2005, 30% of all deaths. 7.6 million were due to coronary heart disease and 5.7 million due to stroke.
Judith Tapper, of the HPAâs Food, Water and Environmental laboratory in Leeds, said: âThe main way to ensure that ice is fit to use in food and drink is to ensure that it comes from a safe drinking water source and that all machines and utensils or scoops are cleaned thoroughly and regularly.
Unsweetened green iced tea may be even more beneficial, according to LPI, decreasing the risk of death from heart disease by 26 percent in those who drank 5 cups a day. The heart-healthy benefits may come from the flavonoids in the tea. These substances have antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties.