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More Wine and Cheese May Help Reduce Cognitive Decline
A new study reveals the impact of diet on cognitive health as we age. Researchers found cheese consumption had neuroprotective effects against cognitive decline. Daily moderate consumption of red wine was associated with improvements in cognitive function.
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Avocados with edible coating to go on sale in Europe for first time
US technology allows fruits to stay ripe for twice as long and reduces plastic packaging
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When We Think Our Online Friends Eat Healthy Foods, We Also Eat Better
By Emily Reynolds. The more participants thought Facebook users were eating fruit and veg, the more they ate themselves.
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How to benefit from food waste in the age of climate change
Humanity bounces from one crisis to another as history shows us. Food waste and climate change are perhaps part of the same crisis. Now, research published in the International Journal of Global Warming suggests that finding secondary uses for food waste might reduce the overall impact of this problem.
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The fight to save Europe's olive trees from disease
A plant disease spread by sap-sucking insects has been devastating olive and fruit orchards across southern Europe, but scientists are inching closer to halting its spread with the help of insect repelling clays, vegetative barriers and genetic analysis.
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New test could guarantee the perfect avocado
Lasers and vibrations reliably assess individual fruits' ripeness. Test could reduce waste by 10% and help meet consumer demands for
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Eating Thai Fruit Demands Serious Effort but Delivers Sublime Reward
Many delicious species in Thailand, “the Great Power nation of fruit,” require laborious peeling and careful chewing. Then there’s the sticky fingers and occasional disappointment.
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Who Had To Die For Your Dinner?
Hundreds of workers may have contracted Covid-19 to get you the food on your plate this July 4th. Some may have even died. A BuzzFeed News investigation exposes the cost of your BBQ.
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Global heating may lead to wine shortage
Rise of 2C would cause 56% loss of vineyard land, while 4C would wipe out 85%
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Wine glass size may influence how much you drink in restaurants
The size of glass used for serving wine can influence the amount of wine drunk, suggests new research from the University of Cambridge, funded by the National Institute of Health Research (NIHR). The study found that when restaurants served wine in 370ml rather than 300ml glasses they sold more wine, and tended to sell less when they used 250ml glasses. These effects were not seen in bars.
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Irish Court Says Subway Bread Is Too Sugary to Be Called 'Bread'
A Subway franchisee tried to claim their sandwiches were a staple food for tax reasons, but the country's strict definition of "bread" won't allow it.
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Vegan food pantries become a new pandemic trend
The number of people who are food-insecure remains alarmingly high — and many don't eat animal products.
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Popular baby food brands contain toxic heavy metals, says U.S. report
Many commercial baby foods "are tainted with significant levels of toxic heavy metals," a report released Thursday by a House subcommittee said, raising concerns over the safety of the products industry wide.
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Edible insects likely to hit supermarkets within months
The European Food Safety Agency has found that the yellow mealworm is safe for human consumption, paving the way for EU-wide sales.
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The Real Life Diet of Rob Zombie, Who Thinks Eating Vegan Is Metal
For the heavy metal musician and horror director, cutting out meat and dairy wasn’t just critical for his health—it was about fighting the establishment.
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Fruit juice will now have a lower health star rating than diet cola in shift to sugar-based grading
Food regulators have classed fruit juice as less healthy than diet cola under new guidelines confirming Australian health star ratings (HSR) on food packaging will focus more on sugar content.
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Hershey's Commits to Launching Plant-Based Chocolate
Hershey's plant-based chocolate could be coming soon. The candy giant announced its plans to launch vegan options in the near future.
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Eating less meat is fine with a majority of Americans
More than nine in ten Americans “are willing” to eat more fruits and vegetables, and more than half are open to giving up some red meat and chowing down on more plant-based meat alternatives, according to a new survey of more than a thousand adults in the US by Yale and the nonprofit Earth Day Network.
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Plant-Based Diet Beats Out Mediterranean Diet for Weight Loss, Study Finds
Alow-fat, plant-based diet is superior in achieving weight loss when compared to a standard Mediterranean diet, according to a study recently published in the Journal of the American College of Nutrition. The randomized crossover trial was conducted by researchers from the Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine (PCRM)—a group of 12,000 doctors.
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How did ancient Egyptians bake? After 54 loaves, scholar finds answers
The technique implies covering the inside of the conical bread moulds with a layer of fine sandy clay, heating the moulds up horizontally and shaping the dough in advance into elongated pieces.
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