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Blackcurrants are very good source of antioxidants. A glass of day will keep your ticker working well. 🫀

Blackcurrants are an excellent source of 𝗮𝗻𝘁𝗵𝗼𝗰𝘆𝗮𝗻𝗶𝗻, that can help protect against heart disease and cancer. #antioxidants #anthocyanins

Now Jack Dorsey has built an app to track your vitamin D The Twitter co-founder is vibe coding again.

Twitter co-founder Jack Dorsey has released a new app, Sun Day, that can track your sun exposure and vitamin D levels.
#VitaminD #Antioxidants #UVIndex

They love munching on ivy

Close-up of a Jersey Tiger Moth perched on a hawthorn twig, showcasing its striking orange and black striped wings against a soft green background of leaves.

Spotted a Jersey Tiger Moth on our allotment plot this morning - a first for me. What a stunning creature with its vivid orange and black markings! 🦋𓆦 #allotmentlife

Common Cooking Oil Ingredient Linked To Aggressive Breast Cancer Research suggests linoleic acid, found in common cooking oils, may increase the risk of aggressive triple-negative breast cancer, prompting experts to caution against overuse of seed and vegetable oil...

Research from Weill Cornell Medicine links linoleic acid in common cooking oils to aggressive triple-negative breast cancer. The omega-6 fatty acid, found in oils like soybean and safflower, may fuel cancer growth. Is your cooking oil choice impacting your health? #HealthNews #BreastCancerAwareness

Vitamin D Could Be an Effective Way to Slow Progress of MS Researchers from institutions across France have uncovered solid clinical evidence that supplements of vitamin D could be an effective treatment for the neurodegenerative condition multiple sclerosis ...

New research shows that high-dose vitamin D could slow MS progression. A study of 303 participants found fewer brain and spinal lesions in those receiving vitamin D. While promising, further research is needed to understand long-term effects. #VitaminD #MS #HealthResearch

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. says beef tallow is healthier than seed oils. Is he right? | CNN In the debate over beef tallow versus seed oils, US Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. says beef tallow is healthier. Experts weigh in.

I don't think all seed oils are good, however, I would wager they are far healthier than a majority of animal fats. #FoodSky

Caramelised aubergine and lentil ragu A warming ragu that happens to be plant based

One of my favourite vegetables are aubergines 🍆 and made into a Ragu even better. #PlantBased

Positive environmental stories from 2024 so far Climate anxiety is very real, but these good news stories from 2024 prove there is hope for our planet.

Now for some good news on the environment, including the recovery of turtle populations and exciting advances in solar energy.
#ClimateChange ♻️ #GoGreen

I posted the original article on my Good Food Kitchen account and decided to try Oliphenolia (olive oil wastewater) for its health benefits. It arrived along with the skincare face serum, and I have now started taking it. It doesn't taste as bad as I thought it would; it's more like bitter orange.

The experts: dietitians on 20 ways to cut down on UPFs while still eating what you love Ultra-processed foods are everywhere – but a few small tweaks to your diet can minimise the damage they cause. Here’s how to go about it

"Ultra-processed foods are everywhere – but a few small tweaks to your diet can minimise the damage they cause. Here’s how to go about it" #EatHealth #EatforLife

How 12,000 Tonnes of Dumped Orange Peel Grew Into a Landscape Nobody Expected to Find An experimental conservation project that was abandoned and almost forgotten about, has ended up producing an amazing ecological win nearly two decades after it was dreamt up.

How 12,000 Tonnes of Dumped Orange Peel Grew Into a Landscape Nobody Expected to Find

Honeybees can "smell" lung cancer Bees can detect the scent of lung cancer in lab-grown cells and synthetic breath. One day, bees may be used to screen people’s breath for cancer.

Honeybees can detect the subtle scents of lung cancer in the lab — and even the faint aroma of disease that can waft from a patient’s breath.
#Bees #Cancer #SaveTheBees

#Bees are the only insect that can produce food consumed by humans.

The oldest honey ever found is believed to be 5,500 years old and was discovered in ceramic jars in Georgia in 2012.

The oldest honey ever eaten by archaeologists was 3,500 year old Egyptian honey.

What type of flour do you use and does it make a difference from standard sourdough bread?

Will drinking straight olive oil or moisturising with it actually help your skin? Celebrities such as Kourtney Kardashian, Beyonce, Gwyneth Paltrow and Jennifer Lopez all extol the virtues of swigging extra virgin as well as slathering it on their skin, crediting olive oil for thei...

Drinking olive oil 🫒 A health and beauty elixir or celebrity fad in a shot glass?
I use it with most meals and a replacement for butter.
#Health #LiveLonger #Nutrients

Nutritionist says juice can reduce risk of heart attack or stroke It has also been linked to better sleep, reduced symptoms of arthritis and protecting against brain disorders like Parkinson's and Alzheimer's

Two glasses of tart cherry juice a day could cut the risk of suffering a stroke or heart attack. #Juice #LongLife

Microbial food as a food production strategy of the future The global food crisis is increasing due to rapid population growth and declining food productivity from climate change. Moreover, today's food production and supply system emits a huge amount of carb...

Fermented foods are the most readily available microbial foods around us. #fermenting #microbial

Prof Tim Spector, nutrition expert, has ceased recommending milk based on recent studies. He suggests a plant-rich diet for health, and that high dairy calcium doesn’t prevent osteoporosis and may raise heart disease risk. #HealthTip #Milk

How Much Water for Clear Skin? Daily Intake Tips Expert tips for radiant skin! Discover how much water you need for radiant, healthy skin with our daily intake tips.

We were quoted in this SearchGo article about water 💦
“Daily water intake and the right amount is vital for your daily skin health regime, not to mention your internal health.”
#water #skincare

Food expert Michael Pollan says most supplements ‘generally don’t work.' But he takes this one daily Over half of Americans take at least one supplement.

Multivitamins fill nutrient gaps in your diet, depending on age, sex, etc. They provide essential #vitamins and minerals to keep your body functioning properly and prevent deficiencies.

Opinion: It's time to clean the germs out of our indoor air Properly cleaning our indoor air will be the largest improvement in human hygiene since the advent of water treatment

"We should be spending millions, even billions, on this endeavour. It will be the largest improvement in human hygiene since the advent of water treatment. It will reap huge economic benefits by greatly reducing short- and long-term illness, and will depressurize hospitals."

Vitamin D and Aging: What’s the Latest Research? The many benefits of vitamin D are causing this nutrient to take center stage in vitamin research. Renowned for its role in bone health, emerging research also highlights vitamin D's physiological eff...

Aging is associated with a higher likelihood of vitamin D deficiency and dysregulated vitamin D function.
#vitamind #antiaging

Spices and herbs in a market in Marrakech, Morocco.

On a recent trip to Marrakech, I took the opportunity to explore the spice markets. I brought back various spices like saffron, ras el hanout, za'atar, and more. The colours and scents in the market were intoxicating. The difference in taste, aromas, and texture is so different to the versions here.

Under the weather? These three dishes packed with antioxidants, vitamins and minerals should help Gráinne O’Keefe: The key is to buy the freshest produce available and to eat plenty of it

"The key is to buy the freshest produce available and to eat plenty of it"

Fungi Frenzy: The new reasons to elevate mushrooms | Globalnews.ca Global News had a rare chance to sit down with Paul Stamets, the world-famous mushroom expert, at his home in the Gulf Islands of British Columbia.

Bees are susceptible to a virus that is transmitted from mites. Mycelium from woodcock mushrooms can give bees immunity when it comes to fighting the virus.

Four ways to bolster your vitamin D before the cold season begins (and why it’s important) It’s known as the critical bone-building nutrient but is also essential for fighting off infections and reducing Type 2 diabetes risk

Besides the benefits outlined in this article. Vitamin D may help in protection against Covid 19, or speed up recovery. There is no concrete proof (as of yet) and studies are ongoing.

Passion fruit is an excellent antioxidant with fibre, vitamin A and C and is great source to your skin fresh and younger.

Ana, great looking croissants 🥐