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Explainer | What are functional foods and should you be eating them? A doctor and dietitian explain

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Explainer | What are functional foods and should you be eating them? A doctor and dietitian explain

Social media is rife with companies promoting “functional foods” that claim to make your skin look healthier, improve sleep, boost the immune system, enhance digestion, improve athletic performance, reduce anxiety and more. From collagen shakes and beauty-enhancing teas to probiotic-rich cookies, antioxidant-loaded superfood gels and magnesium-fortified hot chocolate, there is seemingly something out there for … Read more

Why do Indians lack vitamin D despite plenty of sunlight? – Firstpost

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Why do Indians lack vitamin D despite plenty of sunlight? – Firstpost

India is a tropical country. However, even in a country that receives enough sunshine most of the year, many citizens suffer from vitamin D deficiency. The paradox is due to urban lifestyles, cultural habits, and environmental elements like pollution. Let’s take a closer look. Vitamin D deficiency in Indians A May 2024 cohort study that … Read more

Eating insects in Japan included dragonflies, a tradition that surprises researchers

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Eating insects in Japan included dragonflies, a tradition that surprises researchers

One woman in her seventies, born and raised in the village of Kunohe in Iwate prefecture, recalled her days in junior school when she ate dragonflies a few times with friends. “I was told that dragonflies were good for my health because they are gods,” she said. “When we would play near the mountains or … Read more

This homemade fertiliser using kitchen scraps will make your produce grow ‘big and juicy’

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This homemade fertiliser using kitchen scraps will make your produce grow ‘big and juicy’

He said when he makes eggs, he washes the shells and keeps them in a plastic bag. He starts the recipe by putting the dry egg shells in the toaster oven for 20 minutes at 180 degrees Celsius. The purpose of this step is to sterilise the shell. In the comments, users said to make … Read more

TV star Josie Gibson backs new campaign highlighting importance of dairy in kids’ diets

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TV star Josie Gibson backs new campaign highlighting importance of dairy in kids’ diets

Josie Gibson is backing a campaign to highlight a dairy deficit in kid’s diets, by replicating the iconic “got milk” images – with children’s yoghurt. The telly star, 39, and her five-year-old son, Reggie, were snapped in their hometown of Bristol, sporting yoghurt moustaches. The images and video come after a report revealed parents are … Read more