So, the votes are in and despite some opposition the European commission has banned the use of neonicotinoids on crops that are attractive to bees and other pollinators.
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Cup of tea that is, for those non-English readers among you. That’s right, scientists have shown that drinking black tea can significantly control variation in blood pressure, which has been associated with cardiovascular disease.
Ever wondered how much waste organic material is left over after producing olive oil? Alot apparently, and unfortunately the high levels of polyphenols contained in the waste make the disposal complicated. But can we utilise this waste instead of wasting energy to dispose of it?
Consuming a glass of beetroot juice a day can lower blood pressure in people with hypertension.
If you want to reach a plump old age with good “functionality” then eating a classic western diet made up of foods that are fried and sweet, processed and red meat, refined grains, and high-fat dairy products is not the way to do it.
Scientists at Cornell University have found a different way to make a super nutritious form of puffed rice.
Kids who were allowed to self serve their food gave themselves bigger portions when given an “adult plate” compared to a “child plate” that was 50% smaller.
Back in 2011 we reported on a new type of broccoli containing 2-3 times the amount of the phytonutrient glucoraphanin compared to other varieties.
With the Easter weekend at an end and a collection of small chocolate eggs sitting on my desk, I find myself reading again through the articles I had read over the last decade about the impending chocolate shortage. Could it really be that the days of cheap chocolate are coming…
Another story from the AHA conference for you. We already reported that 75% of people worldwide consume too much sodium. Now it seems that nearly 75% of commercially pre-packed meals and savoury snacks intended for 1-3 year olds are high in sodium.