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02/01/2021
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By Divina Ramirez
China faces surge in food prices ahead of Lunar New Year due to lockdowns
The Chinese government is under pressure over rising food prices ahead of Chinese New Year festivities, with a combination of new outbreaks and a colder than usual winter straining supplies. Meat, vegetable and oil prices have risen in recent weeks as families across China prepare to celebrate the most important event of the year. Economists suggested […]
01/25/2021
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By Divina Ramirez
Stages of hair growth and superfoods that promote hair health
The condition or appearance of the hair reflects the state of an individual’s overall health. The cells that make up each strand of hair require a steady supply of key nutrients to maintain their structure and natural shine. However, there are multiple factors that influence hair growth, and knowing what these factors are could help determine the […]
01/24/2021
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By Divina Ramirez
Bee-killing pesticides threaten the global food supply
Neonicotinoids, better known as neonics, are a class of insecticides with a chemical structure that resembles nicotine – a nitrogen-containing compound present in tobacco plants. Farmers across the United States use pesticides with neonics to protect their crops from pests. But experts find that the use of neonics has disastrous consequences for food production for humans. Daniel Raichel of the […]
01/15/2021
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By Divina Ramirez
Mussels, oysters have highest levels of microplastic contamination among seafood
Those mussels, oysters and scallops on your plate may be harboring a secret ingredient: microplastics. A recent study by researchers from Hull York Medical School and the University of Hull in the U.K. found that mollusks contain the highest concentration of microplastics – microscopic bits of plastic – out of all seafood. Published in the journal Environmental Health Perspectives, the study takes a […]
12/22/2020
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By Divina Ramirez
Incorporating magnesium-rich foods into your diet helps reduce insulin resistance even if you don’t have diabetes
Magnesium is an essential nutrient that contributes to overall health. It plays a key role in several bodily processes, including the regulation of muscle and nerve function, blood sugar and blood pressure control, protein synthesis and the formation of strong bones. Multiple studies have found that magnesium helps reduce insulin resistance — a major factor in the development […]
12/11/2020
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By Divina Ramirez
Rising demand for edible insects amid lack of industry regulations could lead to “biological invasions”
Cheap, nutritious and sustainable, edible insects are fast becoming a popular food source worldwide. However, the burgeoning insect industry is inadequately regulated. In fact, several edible insects are already regarded as invasive pests. It is this lack of regulation that heightens the risk of invasive insect species being accidentally released into the wild, where they might […]
11/30/2020
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By Divina Ramirez
Scientists develop new method for easily measuring pesticides in honey
Common insecticides believed to threaten the health and survival of honeybees can be easily detected in honey, thanks to a novel technique developed by scientists from the University of Waterloo in Canada. The fully automated technique, called the solid-phase microextraction (SPME) method, helps scientists extract pyrethroids from honey, which has been previously difficult to do. Pyrethroid insecticides are believed to cause the […]
11/30/2020
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By Divina Ramirez
FOOD SUPPLY SABOTAGE: Leftist raiders are destroying $100,000 soybean bags in Argentina
Over the past few months, Argentine farmers have been plagued by vandals visiting their fields in the dead of night and slashing open their silobags. Each bag, which measures 200 feet long and several feet high, is filled with freshly harvested soybeans. Because soybeans are a major source of export revenue for Argentina, those soybean bags […]
11/27/2020
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By Divina Ramirez
7 Vitamins and nutrients that promote eye health
Contrary to popular belief, poor vision and eye diseases are not inevitable consequences of aging. Maintaining healthy levels of nutrients essential for eye health can keep your eyes sharp even as you age and guard against vision loss. Recent studies have linked many nutrients to a reduced risk of eye conditions and poor vision. These […]
11/26/2020
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By Divina Ramirez
Fight inflammation with the help of these 6 powerful vitamins
Inflammation is a key immune response to infection or injury. It means that immune cells are actively helping the body to heal. But inflammation that persists could be a sign of an underlying health problem. If the body is in a state of chronic inflammation, it is unable to heal properly. Over time, chronic inflammation […]
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