Psychiatrist Daniel Amen, with a substantial TikTok following of over three million users under the handle @docamen, has revealed what he deems the worst breakfast choices for mental health. Boasting his own clinic and podcast, Amen regularly shares insights on various mental health topics, from anxiety to neurodiversity. In a recent TikTok video, he highlighted … Read more
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With the arrival of the festive season, Halloween, and holiday celebrations, children often indulge in sugary treats, including sweets and candies. However, new research suggests that it is recommended to keep a close eye on young children’s sugar intake. A study published Friday in the journal Science reveals that reducing sugar in a child’s first … Read more
Coca-Cola and rival PepsiCo spent hundreds of millions of dollars over decades building demand for their soft drinks in Muslim-majority countries including Egypt to Pakistan. Now, both face a challenge from local sodas in those countries due to consumer boycotts targeting the brands as symbols of America, and by extension Israel, at a time of war in … Read more
All Indian salt and sugar brands, whether packaged or unpackaged, contain microplastics, according to a study published by Toxics Link, an environmental research organization. The study, titled “Microplastics in Salt and Sugar,” examined 10 types of salt and five types of sugar sourced from online and local markets. The findings reveal a pervasive presence of … Read more
Business With a growing number of North American adults using drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy for weight loss, food companies are carefully watching to see how the craze is impacting their bottom line — and cooking up ways to market their products toward people on the medications. From Coca-Cola to yogurt-maker Danone, companies are monitoring the drug’s … Read more
Grease a bread pan or line it with parchment paper. Combine butter, sugar, eggs, flour, a pinch of salt and two-thirds of the lemon zest into a bowl. Beat with an electric mixer for 4 to 5 minutes until pale and fluffy. Heat the air fryer to 160 degrees Celsius. Pour the mixture into the … Read more
As It Happens7:16Scientists tested replica Bronze Age armour on Greek marines. Here’s what they learned More than a dozen elite Greek marines dressed up like Bronze Age warriors and practised ancient fighting techniques — all in the name of science. The 13 soldiers, all members of the Hellenic Armed Forces, roleplayed as warriors from Greece’s … Read more
Representational file image. | Photo Credit: C. Venkatachalapathy India may allow sugar exports after assessing the final sugarcane sowing and output in the 2024-25 season, as the world’s biggest producer after Brazil is expecting a lower sugar output of 30 million tonnes next season, sources said. For the current 2023-24 season ending September, sugar production … Read more
Melt the butter, brown sugar and caster sugar in the same pan over low heat. Add in a pinch of salt if the butter is unsalted. Remove from heat and allow to cool for 10 minutes. Heat the oven to 180 degrees Celsius, and butter or line a 23-centimetre baking tin with parchment paper. Beat … Read more
Oh, sweet — the ‘nanny state’ is back! Fast-food chains and coffee shops in New York City would have to slap a warning on menu boards and packaging under a new rule from the Adams administration. The city Health Department’s first-in-the-nation edict will mean labels warning on food and drinks with more than 50 grams … Read more
