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Coca-Cola looking at cannabis-infused drinks

Coca-Cola looking at cannabis-infused drinks

Coca-Cola said on Monday it is studying the use of a key ingredient in marijuana in “wellness beverages,” as a growing number of mainstream companies develop cannabis-infused drinks. “We have no interest in marijuana or cannabis,” Coca-Cola said in a statement. But the iconic soft drink producer is “closely watching the growth of non-psychoactive CBD […]

What’s The Difference Between Bananas And Plantains?

What’s The Difference Between Bananas And Plantains?

Have you ever come across a bunch of what looks like bananas, but they’re bigger, thick-skinned and bright green? Have you ever raised an eyebrow at this suspiciously shady looking banana clone in your market or grocery, your suspicions are correct. These are not bananas, they are plantains. Actually, plantains belong to the banana family, […]

Say bye to toilet paper: Technology supports washing your a** instead of wiping it

Say bye to toilet paper: Technology supports washing your a** instead of wiping it

The Romans relied on their fingers. Later, they soaked small sponges in salt water and tied them to a stick. In the Middle Ages, moss, leaves or old rags had to suffice, though wealthier folks were able to use sheep’s wool. There is no doubt that the original “toilet paper” is a far cry from […]

Does Rooibos Tea Reduce Stress Hormones, Helping You Lose Weight?

Does Rooibos Tea Reduce Stress Hormones, Helping You Lose Weight?

The idea that South Africa’s iconic rooibos herbal tea can help you lose weight frequently pops up in publications. News24, a community newspaper in Gauteng and most recently Health24 have all carried stories based on a November 2015 press release by the SA Rooibos Council. For the most part, the idea is that if you […]

13 Infographics To Help You Eat Healthier

13 Infographics To Help You Eat Healthier

1. Eat this, not that for breakfast Every morning is an opportunity to start the day with great nutritional. 2. What Nutritionists Eat When They Only Have 5 Minutes to Prep a Meal Now you can make a nutritious homemade meal in less than 10 minutes. 3. Clean Eating Grocery List Follow this guide to […]

10 Herbs and Foods That Kill Superbugs

10 Herbs and Foods That Kill Superbugs

Longtime readers of Natural News know that, because of massive over-prescribing by the modern healthcare industry, today’s crop of antibiotics are becoming less and less effective. Another culprit: The increased use of antibiotics in factory-farm animals. “It is not difficult to make microbes resistant to penicillin in the laboratory by exposing them to concentrations not […]

Drought-prone Southern Madagascar is facing yet another food emergency this year

Drought-prone Southern Madagascar is facing yet another food emergency this year

Drought-prone southern Madagascar is facing yet another food emergency this year. An unusually strong El Niño season means the rains have failed once more. Prices in local markets have skyrocketed, leaving more than 665,000 people in urgent need of food aid. This giant Indian Ocean island is one of the most vulnerable countries in the […]

Fast Food, Flashy Cars and Shopping Malls in Africa

Fast Food, Flashy Cars and Shopping Malls in Africa

One in three people worldwide experiencing malnutrition, with 44 percent of countries facing serious levels of both undernutrition and obesity With more money in their pockets, Africans are eating more fast food and adopting more sedentary lifestyles, leading to a surge in obesity and associated diseases like diabetes and cancer, experts said on Tuesday. Rates […]

10 Million Tanzanians Are Overweight and Obese

10 Million Tanzanians Are Overweight and Obese

Nearly 10 million Tanzanians are overweight with a large proportion among them being obese, according to the 2016 Global Nutrition Report which was released worldwide. The latest ‘Global Nutrition Report,’ states that over 26 per cent of the Tanzania’s adult population are overweight, and 7 per cent others obese, thus putting them at higher risk […]

Farm Technology Helps Clean Up Kenya’s Drinking Water

Farm Technology Helps Clean Up Kenya’s Drinking Water

Samuel Kinuthia knows how to make the most of technology. Using a technique called basin terracing, he has boosted his income at his farm in Murang’a county, and helped provide Kenyans as far away as Nairobi with better access to clean drinking water. Kinuthia and a group of 300 farmers in Kiaruta village are turning […]

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