The firm BlakBear can integrate its paper-based gas sensors into scannable tags – which measures food spoilage, offering an alternative to expiration date labels. “Use by.” “Best by.” “Best if used by.” “Enjoy by.” Food companies in the US began dating their products with this patchwork of labels during the 1970s—often with little, if any,
More and more people are now embracing indoor gardens. Many benefits emerge from having these gardens in your home or office. Unlike outdoor patios that we are all used to, indoor gardens are a relatively new concept when you consider that it has not been a ubiquitous practice. However, more people are discovering it. Presently,
Educational status appears to have positive influence on a healthy diet, particularly in low income countries, according to new research examining European nutritional data. Using national data on 27,334 individuals from 12 European countries, researchers at the University of Leeds, in collaboration with the World Health Organization Regional Office for Europe (WHO Europe), examined the
Bad news for anyone who feels comforted by the sight of a celebrity larger than a size 8: Adele got skinny as hell. After months of largely staying out of the public eye and years of not releasing any new music, Adele posted a photo on Instagram for her 32nd birthday; it was a post
Fast casual restaurant Chipotle Mexican Grill has agreed to pay $25 million to settle criminal charges against the company for food-safety violations. In a news release sent out Tuesday, the Department of Justice announced the California-based company’s agreement to pay the record amount. The DOJ announced that Chipotle agreed to a three-year deferred prosecution agreement
Arthritis is a common condition that can affect people of all ages, according to the NHS. But you could lower your risk of developing painful arthritis symptoms by simply eating more limes, it’s been claimed. Arthritis pain can lead to a number of debilitating symptoms that patients will want to try and avoid. The condition
Have you ever been faced with a decision that was so hard to make… you just decided to “go with your gut”? Well, as it turns out — there’s more to a gut instinct than just “intuition.” Actually, it all has to do with the health of your physical gut. Now, you know a healthy,
A new study has provided insights into how microbes protect gut health from the moment of birth. Researchers at the Quadram Institute and the University of East Anglia found that in very young mice, the cells lining the gut receive protection from inflammatory damage by their gut microbes and metabolites these produce. This protection appears
Water, taken in moderation, cannot hurt anybody. – Mark Twain, American humorist Since I was a kid, mothers and TV ads agreed that sick people recover best from getting plenty of bed rest and drinking plenty of fluids. But did you know you can overdo the water thing and actually do more harm than good?
Should you consider a plant-based diet? The moment someone mentions a plant-based diet half of the population is immediately disinterested. Why? Because they often equate a plant-based diet with Go Green initiatives and veganism. That’s a shame. Unfortunately, the bad branding surrounding a diet that’s high in fruits and vegetables is keeping Americans from considering
