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Day: June 9, 2023

AVOID ULTRA-PROCESSED FOODS TO PROTECT FROM DEMENTIA

A 2022 study showed switching out 10% of ultra-processed foods with an equivalent proportion of unprocessed or minimally processed foods – such as fruits and vegetables – could lower dementia risk by 19%. What are ultra-processed foods? The study defined these foods as those high in added sugar, fat, and salt, and low in protein and fibre. Examples include soft drinks, salty and sugary...
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FOODS THAT NOURISH YOUR BODY

Fruits and vegetables are a true nutritional powerhouse, offering a range of vitamins, minerals, and other essential nutrients that support our well-being. These nutrients keep us healthy and boost our immune system. They also supply fibre, antioxidants, and phytochemicals that help protect against chronic diseases and improve our overall health. Getting these vitamins, minerals and nutrients...
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‘Waste colonialism’: Govt admits it has no idea what happens to plastic shipped overseas

Lydia Chai today presented a petition to Parliament’s Environment Committee calling on the Government to ban plastic waste exports to developing countries. It has the signatures of more than 11,500 people, she said. Customs data released to the Herald shows Malaysia is the top recipient of New Zealand’s plastic waste, just ahead of Indonesia, receiving tens of thousands of tonnes in the past...
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WORLD ENVIRONMENT DAY 2023: GLOBAL SOLUTIONS TO BEAT PLASTIC POLLUTION

Humanity is facing a plastic pollution crisis. It's said that plastic production has risen exponentially in the last decades, and now amounts to some 400 million tons per year – a figure set to double by 2040. In 2022, UN Member States agreed to start negotiating a historic new global treaty to end #plasticpollution. The framework is now being negotiated throughout a series of meetings across...
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