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Is the portfolio diet the best diet ever?

Is the portfolio diet the best diet ever?

Maybe — but that could be the wrong question. September 23, 2024By Robert H. Shmerling, MD, Senior Faculty Editor, Harvard Health Publishing; Editorial Advisory Board Member, Harvard Health Publishing News flash: What we eat can play…
Becoming a vegetarian

Becoming a vegetarian

July 22, 2024 People become vegetarians for many reasons, including health, religious convictions, concerns about animal welfare or the use of antibiotics and hormones in livestock, or a desire to eat in a way that…
Did You Know Figs Are Non-Vegetarian? Here’s Why Anjeer Isn’t Suitable For Vegans

Did You Know Figs Are Non-Vegetarian? Here’s Why Anjeer Isn’t Suitable For Vegans

Figs, also known as anjeer, are often classified as fruits, but they have a surprising characteristic that makes them unsuitable for vegans. While most plant-based foods are vegan-friendly, figs contain a unique enzyme produced by…
E-waste is one of the fastest growing solid waste streams in the world 

E-waste is one of the fastest growing solid waste streams in the world 

Key facts Overview Every year millions of electrical and electronic devices are discarded as products break or become obsolete and are thrown away. These discarded devices are considered e-waste and can become a threat to…
Global rainforest loss continues at rate of 10 football pitches a minute

Global rainforest loss continues at rate of 10 football pitches a minute

Despite major progress in Brazil and Colombia, deforestation led by farming still cleared an area nearly equal to Switzerland The age of extinction is supported by Patrick GreenfieldThu 4 Apr 2024 07.00 BSTShare The destruction…