Maternal junk food in the womb could lead to child obesity !

Sudeep Joseph 5 years ago Region: United Kingdom (Great Britain)

            A new research by Dr Stephanie Bayol, from the Royal Veterinary College in London, found that overeating in pregnancy could lead to child obesity. Dr Bayol... more

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Zimbabwe maize exports get wrath from private sector

MUYANGA ZIBA 5 years ago Region: Malawi

The private sector in Malawi have warned  the Malawi Government not to sell all the food surplus to other countries fearing that the country may face food shortage in few months to come. Government is selling large q... more

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North Korea diverts food aids to military

Al Jeratso 6 years ago Region: Korea

Known to have one of the world's military mights, North Korea is looking forward to getting some 400,000 tons of rice from its generous neighbor-South Korea. International observers viewed the new food shipment as another... more

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Organics as Medication

Marie Richie 6 years ago Region: United States

The evidence has been mounting for some time that organic food contains a higher concentration of valuable nutrients than conventionally produced counterparts. Modern nutritional science has determined the lacking com... more

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Important Considerations When Choosing Your Cat or Dogs Food

Ann Clemmons 6 years ago Region: Louisiana

      It is 7 am on Saturday morning, and who wants you to get up and fix breakfast?  You wake to a wet tongue panting near your face, or a screeching meow in your ear.  Pets look forwa... more

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Bangladesh: Hidden Hunger

Global Voices 5 years ago Region: Bangladesh

by Rezwan Unheard Voices Blog quotes UNDP which hit the panic button for Bangladesh last month: Skyrocketing oil prices have driven up the cost of food worldwide, but their impact has been particularly dire in Banglade... more

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Diet for Life...

Eftychia Eleftheriou 6 years ago Region: Greece

Balance is important to a healthy diet.  The way we eat affects our well-being, so knowing how to choose a healthy combination of foods is the first step towards improving out eating habits and lifestyle.   Whe... more

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AUSTRALIAN PARENTS DEMAND RESTRICTIONS OVER JUNK FOOD

Navraj Singh Sandhu 3 years ago Region: India

  AUSTRALIAN PARENTS CALL FOR REGULATION OF JUNK FOOD ADS. A majority of parents in Australia have urged the government to regulate junk food advertisements, as the commercial are making it harder for them to prom... more

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Ask an Urban Farmer: Sustainable Fruit and Vegetable Gardening on the Balcony

Marie Richie 5 years ago Region: United States

  Hi there, You mentioned in this entry http://www.flickr.com/photos/sillydog/63252751/ that you would be glad to answer questions about growing more plants and veggies in cities. I have a balcony that is basicall... more

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Photo: Culture of Bangladesh; Pohela Boishakh

B.R. Tauhid 4 years ago Region: Bangladesh

Pohela Boikhakh, the first day of the Bangla Calender.A colorful day for all of Bangali people. more

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