 "Is your love for meat putting you at risk of diabetes? – Firstpost")
Recent research has increasingly linked meat-heavy diets, particularly those rich in red and processed meats, to a heightened risk of developing Type 2 diabetes. A study published in The Lancet Diabetes and Endocrinology analysed data from nearly two million adults across 31 studies conducted in 20 countries, including the United States, Europe, and Asia. Researchers … Read more
 "India is the world’s diabetes capital. Here’s why samosas, cakes are to blame – Firstpost")
Are you among those who cannot resist India’s beloved snack samosa? Are cakes and cookies your comfort food? Then it is high time to read this report. A first-of-its-kind clinical trial has revealed a link between foods rich in advanced glycation end products (AGEs), including ultra-processed and fast foods, and India’s status as the world’s … Read more
SINGAPORE: Shine Muscat grapes available in Singapore are safe to eat, with the fruit subject to tests for pesticides and other quality control measures, the Singapore Food Agency (SFA) said on Wednesday (Oct 30). Concerns about the popular fruit surfaced in the past week amid reports from Thailand that said unusually high levels of pesticides were … Read more
Celebrated on October 10, World Mental Health Day is a good day to start adding more fruit and vegetables to your meals. Among other health benefits, eating a diet rich in these foods has been shown to improve mental health. Most of us do not eat enough of them, though. “The World Health Organization suggests … Read more
This summer I visited two coastlines: the western shore of Oregon and California by motorcycle, and the south coast of Spain. During both trips I experienced 40 C-and-higher temperatures, but the two countries dealt with the heat in different ways. The Oregon Trail and California coast are famous for spectacular seaside cliffs and long sandy … Read more
According to researchers, jackfruits – also known as nangka in Malaysia and Indonesia – as well as cempedak belong to the same family as breadfruits. They are some of the most environmentally sustainable species that exist in the wild, and together, they form an important gene bank that can help combat climate change. “Just one good tree … Read more
A savvy mum has left shoppers amazed as she shared a clever trick to reduce food waste. It comes as the shocking extent of Britain’s food wastage problem was highlighted by WRAP (Waste and Resources Action Programme), which found that the volume of discarded vegetables in the UK could fill the iconic Wembley Stadium to … Read more
There is nothing worse than dropping a generous sum on berries just for them to mould and rot within days. Plus, produce can be expensive, which is why you want to make sure you’re storing it properly to prolong its shelf life for as long as possible. Instead of just shoving it away into your … Read more
India and the four-European nation bloc EFTA signed a trade and economic partnership agreement (TEPA) on Sunday to enhance trade and investments between the two regions, heralding a new era of economic cooperation. As a result of the trade pact, Indian customers will get access to high-quality Swiss products such as watches, chocolates, biscuits, and … Read more
