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Scientists develop new way to fortify foods with vitamin A

Scientists develop new way to fortify foods with vitamin A

Fortifying foods with new polymer particles containing vitamin A could promote better vision and health for millions of people Vitamin A deficiency is the world's leading cause of blindness, and in severe cases, it can

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Study links coffee consumption with lowered diabetes risk in women post-pregnancy

Study links coffee consumption with lowered diabetes risk in women post-pregnancy

Drinking coffee regularly after pregnancy may lower the risk of Type 2 diabetes for women who had diabetes during pregnancy One in three Singaporeans currently has a risk of developing diabetes in their lifetime, and

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Scientists discover impact of fruit and vegetable intake on nutritional value of breast milk

Scientists discover impact of fruit and vegetable intake on nutritional value of breast milk

A significant correlation between the dietary habits in fruit and vegetable consumption of lactating women and the polyphenol content in their breast milk The breastfeeding rate in Hong Kong has been increasing steadily over the

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Scientists use quinoa to make better cookie

Scientists use quinoa to make better cookie

The "super grain" quinoa has the potential to make a super cookie, according to research by Washington State University In a study published in the Journal of Food Science, US-based Washington State University (WSU) researchers show

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Study lays focus on low nutritional quality in many vegetarian meat substitutes

Study lays focus on low nutritional quality in many vegetarian meat substitutes

Nutritional limitations of switching from animal protein to plant-based protein The availability of foods based on plant proteins to substitute for meat has increased dramatically as more people choose a plant-based diet. At the same

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Green tea extract may harm liver in people with certain genetic variations: Study

Green tea extract may harm liver in people with certain genetic variations: Study

A new analysis showed early signs of liver damage from high-dose green tea extract predicted by genetic variations Long-term use of high-dose green tea extract may provide some protection against cancer, cardiovascular disease, obesity and

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Scientists design low cost powerless system to heat food in remote areas

Scientists design low cost powerless system to heat food in remote areas

Lack of heating sources at remote places with no access or uncertain access to power sources is an inconvenience faced by many, especially in remote areas like the North East A new low-cost heating system

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Scientists identify link between higher vitamin K intake and lower bone fracture risk late in life

Scientists identify link between higher vitamin K intake and lower bone fracture risk late in life

Vitamin K1 can help reduce the risk of fractures in older populations Breaking bones can be life-changing events, especially as we age, when hip fractures can become particularly damaging and result in disability, compromised independence

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Scientists develop new healthy vegetable snack

Scientists develop new healthy vegetable snack

For supporting sustainability in the agri-food sector    A new healthy vegetable snack, drawing on innovation from Australia’s national science agency Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO) together with startup Nutri V, will see

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Study finds link between almond consumption & weight loss

Study finds link between almond consumption & weight loss

Almonds might assist with weight management in the long term Weight loss is never an easy nut to crack, but a handful of almonds could keep extra kilos at bay, according to new research from