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PLASTICS FOUND INSIDE VEGETABLE TISSUES Plastic pollution is not only a problem for oceans and wildlife. It may also be affecting the very food we eat. A new study highlights how nanoplastics can penetrate crops, raising questions about food safety and human health. Researchers have now shown that some of the smallest plastic particles can move into edible vegetable tissues. Using radishes as...

Junk and processed food are among 12 categories of food and drinks that have been prohibited from being sold in schools, the Education Ministry has announced. It said the move was made in collaboration with the Health Ministry’s nutrition division. It said the ban was part of ongoing efforts to encourage students to adopt healthy eating habits and to support proper growth. The first category...

An influential consumer rights association has urged a court to ban the sale of Perrier bottled water in France, saying the brand's claim that its product is "natural" was misleading. UFC-Que Choisir, which lodged its request with a court in Nanterre near Paris, said the Nestle-owned Perrier brand should be banned temporarily from selling its sparkling water and be ordered to stop its...

Every bite of food tells a hidden story, and often, it begins with a bee. These tiny pollinators are responsible for much of the abundance we take for granted – apples, almonds, berries, cucumbers, even coffee. Without them, our meals would look far emptier, stripped down to little more than grains like rice, corn, and wheat. It’s easy to overlook the connection, yet every spoonful and every...

Imagine how much food waste we can save just by doing a few things before cooking or shopping for food.There are so many different actions we can take to reduce food waste within our homes – we can all turn the tide on wastefulness in our own ways Source: 1 Million Women  

Supermarket Rooftop Farms Cut Food Miles, Create Less Waste In some French supermarkets, the freshest food doesn’t arrive by truck – it grows right on the roof. Flat rooftops are turned into small farms where lettuce, basil, tomatoes, and strawberries thrive. Every morning, staff pick the produce, send it down in crates, and fill the shelves within minutes. This way, fruits and vegetables...

EAT A VARIETY OF COLOURFUL FRUITS Eating a variety of colourful fruits every day is one of the simplest yet most effective ways to support long-term health. Each colour represents different phytonutrients and antioxidants that play unique roles in the body. Red fruits like strawberries and pomegranates are rich in lycopene and anthocyanins, which help fight cellular damage. Orange and yellow...

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...

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...

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...