Prunes Can Protect Older Women Against Osteoporosis, Says Penn State Study
Previous research has shown that prunes contain polyphenol extracts, plant compounds that act as antioxidants and reduce inflammation.
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Eating Avocados Twice a Week is Linked With lowering Heart Disease by 16-22%
Eating two or more servings of avocado weekly was associated with a lower risk of cardiovascular disease, and substituting avocado for certain fat-containing foods like butter, cheese, or processed meats was associated with a lower risk of cardiovascular disease events, according to new research. Avocados contain dietary fiber, unsaturated fats especially monounsaturated fat (healthy fats), […]
Texas Researchers Use Okra to Remove Microplastics from Wastewater
Researchers have demonstrated that plant extracts, especially those from okra, have the power to remove microplastics from wastewater.
Company's Innovative Smart Beehive Gets $80 Million in Funding to Save Bees From Any Hazard
A company called Beewise sells an innovative hive box that significantly improve bees' well-being and life longevity.
Cup Cozy Inspired by a Squid's Skin Will Keep Your Hands Cool and Your Coffee Hot - And it's Sustainable
UCI engineers develop method for economical mass production of insulating material, and it will keep your hands cool and your coffee hot.
Good News for Coffee Lovers: Daily Coffee May Benefit the Heart
Drinking coffee—particularly two to three cups a day—is not only associated with a lower risk of heart disease and dangerous heart rhythms but also with living longer, according to new studies. These trends held true for both people with and without cardiovascular disease. Researchers said the analyses—the largest to look at coffee's potential role in […]
Gordon Ramsay Shocks School Cafeteria Manager Who Called in to Talk Show Asking For Substitute Chef For the Day
A short-handed school cafeteria manager called a talk show asking Gordon Ramsay to help her in the kitchen—and he stunned them all.
How a Chocolate Bar Saved a Mayan Community from Destruction
When you see a product marked with the Fair Trade emblem, it means the farmers were paid top dollar for their goods. UK Green & Black Maya Gold – a chocolate bar, made with organic cacao from Belize, is the epitome of such a product – the first British one to carry it. What Craig […]
Taking a Cooking Course Has Magic Pill Like Effects on Mental and Physical Well-Being
Cooking at home has a multi-faceted benefit in the lives of those who don't do so regularly, improving mental health, general health and more
The Perfect Answer for Berlin's Invasive Species Problem - Make Them Into Delicious Cuisine
"If you can't beat them, eat them" say the founders of Holycrab! - a German eatery that serves invasive species.
Gourmet Meals Cooked Over Molten Lava: Foodies Offer One-of-a-Kind Experience in Ancient Canyon (LOOK)
This pop-up event in Saudi Arabia used molten lava to cook food for diners. The unbelievable scene was produced by experimental creatives at London-based Bompas & Parr studio, utilizing research from a leading expert in molten rock, Professor Robert Wysocki of Syracuse University in the U.S. Guests were seated in The Shlal Canyon at AlUla […]
Guinness is 'Brewing Good' by Cutting Carbon Footprint of its Barley Farms
The Guinness brand is working on an agricultural pilot that will cut the carbon footprint of its barley, an important green move..
Changing Your Diet Could Add Up to 13 Years to Your Life, Study Says
Replacing refined grains with whole grains and legumes, and eating more fish, nuts, and vegetables, could add 10-13 years onto one's life.
Couple Finds Large Pearl Worth Thousands After Ordering Clams on 34th Anniversary With Favorite Restaurant
At 8.8 millimeters the pearl was a proverbial whopper, found on the 34th anniversary of the couple's arrival in Cape May.
The Top 50 Things to Come Out of Britain (Fish and Chips was Voted #1)
A new survey of 2,000 adults chose the top 50 things to come out of Britain—with fish and chips, roast dinners, and David Attenborough on top.
Bangladesh's 'YouTube Village' Has 4 Million Subscribers Watching Elderly Villagers Cooking Extravagant Feasts
The videos feature hundreds of pounds of meat and vegetables, and offers a fascinating glimpse into everyday life.
These Superfoods Can Provide Important Nutrients With a Single Bite
Yet there are certain foods that are so rich in a particular nutrient that a mere bite can satisfy one's daily requirements.
Covering Crops in Red Plastic Can Boost Yields Up to 37 Percent
An Australian ag-startup is discovering that red films atop existing greenhouses can produce more light plants need to photosynthesize.
Using the Sun to Fight Food Waste And Stretch Yields
In rural India, an agri-tech company has created solar powered food dehydrators that are saving millions of tons of food and CO2 emissions.
This Bubbly Blue Soda Gets its Color From the Sea - and Captures CO2 With Every Batch
With the two chief ingredients of algae and CO2, Ful Soda is one of the world's most eco-friendly beverages, despite its radioactive color.
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