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Why eating a curry could STOP you from putting on weight
21st May 2009
If you are trying to stop piling on the pounds, eating lots of curry might seem like a bad idea. But it is not as ridiculous as it sounds, according to the latest scientific findings. The flavouring turmeric, used in most Indian meals, has an active ingredient which could help fight obesity. For more details: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/health/article-1184632/Why-eating-curry-STOP-putting-weight.html
Britain and Curry
3rd November 2008
The curry restaurant industry has taken Britain by storm, as nearly two-thirds of the nations diners choose to eat curry, with more spice restaurants in London alone to choose from than in Delhi and Bombay combined. Furthermore, just 30 years ago, there were fewer than 500 curry restaurants in the UK , while today there are more than 9,000 employing approximately 72,000 people and turning over £3.2 billion a year.
Curry Retains Britain's 'Favourite Food' Status
15th May 2008
Indian and Chinese cuisines have dominated the ethnic foods market for 30 years and show no signs of relinquishing their control. According to a new report from market intelligence providers Key Note, Indian and Chinese foods accounted for 77.1% of the total ethnic foods market in 2005.
BRITISH CURRY INDUSTRY
8th April 2008
That this House congratulates the British curry industry on its third successful British Curry Awards ceremony; recognises the contribution that the industry makes to the UK economy, representing £3.2 billion, 100,000 jobs and the enrichment of the national culinary experience; wishes the industry continued success during the next year; is concerned that the industry needs assistance to ensure that young people and skilled chefs are encouraged to enter the industry; and asks that the ability of the industry to recruit is taken into account in future policies determining workforce movement.
