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Day: August 29, 2025

THE DARK SIDE OF THE FAST-FOOD INDUSTRY

Fast food meals seem cheap and convenient, but they come at a higher price than you might think. Find out about the dark side of the fast-food industry. The fast-food industry’s secrets can keep you wanting more but are detrimental to your health, says Dr Eric Berg, a respected social media health educator and author of the best-selling book “The Healthy Keto Plan”. In an online video that...
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6 Reasons to Be Grateful for Bees

Many people are afraid of bees. And why not? They have stingers that hurt more than you would expect and some people are very allergic, even deathly allergic, to them. But contrary to our fears, bees are not aggressive insects and do not go after humans unprovoked. And if you knew all that bees do for you, you would be happy to share your food or drink with them. Here are 6 reasons to be...
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Dressing for Comfort

THE COLOUR OF YOUR CLOTHES MATTER When it comes to staying comfortable in hot weather, the colour of your clothes plays a crucial role. The science behind this lies in how different colours absorb or reflect sunlight. Light-coloured clothing, such as white, beige, or pastels, reflects most of the sun's rays. This means less heat is absorbed by your clothes, helping to keep your body cooler...
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URBAN ORCHARDS

Where Fruit Trees Belong to the Public Across cities like Auckland, Nelson, and Waiheke Island in New Zealand, fruit trees are intentionally planted in public spaces, including sidewalks, parks, and berms, so anyone can pick fresh produce for free. According to OurAuckland, these trees include apples, plums, feijoas, figs, and even bananas, all grown with support from local councils and...
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Genetically Modified Crops in the Malaysian Food System

Approvals for the import into Malaysia of genetically modified (GM) crops for food and feed have increased markedly in recent years. Most of these crops are of the herbicide-tolerant and/or insect-resistant varieties, giving rise to health concerns of exposure to herbicide residues and insecticidal toxins via food consumption. The food safety risks are compounded by the proliferation of...
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