NATURAL WAY TO GET RID OF ANTS
Want a natural way to keep ants at bay? Just use 2 ingredients – orange peels and vinegar. Here’s how. (Image: Organic Live Food)
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5 BENEFITS OF REDUCING FOOD LOSS
The global food system’s impact on biodiversity, ecosystems, and ecosystem services is overwhelming. Reducing food loss has a range of benefits for the people and the planet. Below are 5 of them from the Food and Agriculture Organisation of the UN. Source: UN Biodiversity
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COCONUT WATER & WATERMELON: Healthy and Hydrating
Need a good thirst quencher? Plain water works best but for a tasty change you may want to try coconut water, or even watermelon. Both are hydrating, and healthy to take too. Coconut water and watermelon are rich in electrolytes. Electrolytes help to keep you hydrated, regulate the body's pH levels, promote sleep, improve mental cognition, and strengthen the immune system (Organic Live Food)....
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CAP RAISES CONCERN AS RICE YIELD DECLINES
Consumers Association of Penang (CAP) urges the Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security (KPKM) to take immediate action to overcome the problems faced by paddy farmers in Kemubu Agricultural Development Board (KADA) to boost their income and the country's rice production. Besides infrastructure being one of the causes of the decline in rice yields in KADA, the depletion of rice paddy land due...
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5 BENEFITS OF FRUITS & VEGETABLES
You should try to eat 400 grams or 5 portions of fruits and vegetables per day to stay healthy. Here are just 5 reasons why fruits and vegetables should be part of your diet. Source: FAO
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Ramadhan – Avoid waste and practice charity
The Consumers Association of Penang (CAP) urges the public not to waste food in conjunction with the coming of Ramadan because a lot of food will end up in landfills. Studies show that food waste increases between 15% to 20% during Ramadan compared to the average in other months. It has been reported that in 2023 as much as 90,000 tons of food is trashed throughout the country during Ramadan....
Read More Doctor: “Ultra-processed foods are to blame for the state of more than half the patients I see”
Last night, I got back late from work and, feeling stressed and tired, I raided the kitchen cupboards and scoffed a bowl of Coco pops, two pieces of toast and all the Tunnock’s Milk Chocolate Caramel Wafers in the biscuit tin. I knew what I was eating was highly processed and unhealthy — but the temptation of the short-term hit was too great to worry about any of the health implications. As a...
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8 WATER-RICH FRUITS & VEGETABLES TO EAT IN HOT WEATHER
Drinking sufficient water keeps you hydrated and helps regulate your body temperature in sweltering weather. But nature has another excellent source of hydration: fruits and vegetables. Juicy fruits contribute to your body’s overall fluid needs – about 20% of your total water intake comes from the foods you eat (including fruits, vegetables, and dairy products), the other 80% comes from what...
Read More EAT A BERRY GOOD DIET
Berries are among the healthiest foods you can eat. They are among the top sources of vitamins, minerals, and disease-fighting nutrients, and they can help reduce the risk of many age-related conditions, according to experts. “On average, people who eat more berries seem to live a little bit longer,” said Eric Rimm, professor of epidemiology and nutrition at Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public...
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WHAT YOU EAT SHAPES YOUR BODY & YOUR HEALTH
Ultra processed foods dominate every supermarket today and fast food can be found in every city across the world. But that doesn’t mean they need to have a place in your diet. Such foods may be convenient to eat but are unhealthy. They are typically high in sugar, salt, saturated or trans fats, and many processed preservatives and ingredients. They also lack some beneficial nutrients....
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