Nutrition

Extra virgin olive oil produced in Patagonia, Argentina, from olive groves in Neuquén's Vaca Muerta region

An olive oil made in Patagonia is now being sold in the world capital of olive oil, and the story feels almost impossible

By Kevin Montien

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June 5, 2026 at 1:45 PM

Assortment of walnuts, pecans, almonds, pistachios, and Brazil nuts displayed as nutrient-rich foods for heart and brain health

Not all nuts are equal, and some clearly come out ahead when it comes to health

By Metabolic

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June 5, 2026 at 7:45 AM

Potato peels and baking soda used to remove light rust from a metal pan in a kitchen cleaning method

Blending potato peels with baking soda sounds bizarre, but more and more people are doing it for a reason

By Metabolic

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June 4, 2026 at 6:00 PM

A close-up view of a perfectly cooked egg cut in half, showing a creamy, spreadable yolk and a firm white prepared using the periodic cooking method.

Science says the perfect egg may not take 10 minutes to cook, but 32

By Adrian Villellas

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June 4, 2026 at 3:45 PM

A carefully crafted pour-over coffee being served in a cozy, modern specialty cafe setting.

Two Irish coffee shops made the list of the best in the world, and people can’t stop talking about it

By Sonia Ramirez

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June 4, 2026 at 1:45 PM

A stack of healthy protein pancakes topped with fresh blueberries and banana slices on a white ceramic plate.

These protein pancakes promise the kind of healthy breakfast you’ll actually want to make again

By Kevin Montien

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June 4, 2026 at 10:35 AM

A close-up study of a heart-nosed bat in East Africa, a species recently linked to coronaviruses capable of targeting human cell receptors.

Scientists identify a bat that may be closer to a future epidemic than anyone would like to think

By Adrian Villellas

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June 4, 2026 at 6:00 AM

A colorful assortment of fresh citrus fruits, red bell peppers, yogurt, leafy greens, and salmon on a kitchen table.

These 5 foods may be outshining garlic when it comes to boosting your immune system

By Adrian Villellas

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June 2, 2026 at 12:30 PM

Freshly boiled eggs being cooled after cooking, illustrating proper handling techniques for hard-boiled eggs.

Never put eggs in cold water after boiling them: the simple mistake that can ruin the result

By Kevin Montien

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June 2, 2026 at 6:00 AM

Neither in the fridge nor in the pantry: the place to store bananas and keep them from turning brown

By Adrian Villellas

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May 30, 2026 at 1:08 PM

Person using a black air fryer crossed out to show a new infrared countertop oven trend for healthy home cooking

Goodbye to oil-free fryers: a new countertop infrared oven could revolutionize healthy home cooking

By Metabolic

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May 27, 2026 at 6:31 AM

Creamy potato soup made with canned potatoes, topped with parmesan and parsley in a green bowl

Making a ‘creamy’ soup in 15 minutes using tinned potatoes sounds a bit odd when, according to the recipe shared below, the trick is to skip the step of peeling and chopping them, keep an eye on the sodium content, and add something green to make the dish more balanced

By Sonia Ramirez

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May 25, 2026 at 4:31 PM

Japanese curry pot roast simmering in a red pot with carrots on a stovetop.

This Japanese curry pot roast trick can make comfort food richer, but the health detail matters

By Kevin Montien

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May 25, 2026 at 10:44 AM

Flooring area linked to The Golden Rose cafe in Newhaven after its zero food hygiene rating.

Family-run cafe gets lowest food hygiene rating after inspection

By Sonia Ramirez

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May 25, 2026 at 6:34 AM

Spoonful of instant coffee granules over a jar after supermarket coffee beat Nescafé in a blind taste test.

Instant coffee from the supermarket outperforms Nescafé in a blind taste test and costs around £1.10 less

By Metabolic

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May 24, 2026 at 3:06 PM

Scoop of powdered baby formula above an open can amid concerns over a recalled formula batch and Bacillus cereus toxin.

A father is demanding answers after his baby vomited and ended up in hospital; a subsequent investigation revealed that the formula milk in question may have contained a heat-resistant toxin associated with Bacillus cereus

By Sonia Ramirez

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May 24, 2026 at 2:06 PM

Baked beans on toast with cans and price tags after Aldi and Lidl beat Heinz in a blind taste test

Shoppers discovered that two own-brand products outperformed Heinz in a blind taste test; according to the results published afterwards, Aldi and Lidl scored 77% and Heinz 76%, costing 40p compared to £1.40

By Sonia Ramirez

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May 24, 2026 at 8:42 AM

Raw chicken breasts on a plate before cooking with apple cider vinegar

Chicken breasts dry out in seconds if you overcook them, but a simple splash of apple cider vinegar can help tenderize the surface, lock in more juices, and give it a more “vibrant” flavor without any hassle

By Kevin Montien

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May 22, 2026 at 12:20 PM

Spoon filled with sugar and sugar cubes, illustrating a study linking sugar, hunger, and memory consolidation in fruit flies

French scientists confirm it: sugar is essential for consolidating memories, and they demonstrate that hunger and memory are linked

By Metabolic

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May 22, 2026 at 8:28 AM

Warning sign about pesticide residues near a road, illustrating concerns over grapes, strawberries, and oranges sold in supermarkets

The three fruits found in supermarkets with the highest levels of pesticide residues

By Metabolic

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May 20, 2026 at 6:28 PM

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Nutrition

An olive oil made in Patagonia is now being sold in the world capital of olive oil, and the story feels almost impossible

Not all nuts are equal, and some clearly come out ahead when it comes to health

Blending potato peels with baking soda sounds bizarre, but more and more people are doing it for a reason

Science says the perfect egg may not take 10 minutes to cook, but 32

Two Irish coffee shops made the list of the best in the world, and people can’t stop talking about it

These protein pancakes promise the kind of healthy breakfast you’ll actually want to make again

Scientists identify a bat that may be closer to a future epidemic than anyone would like to think

These 5 foods may be outshining garlic when it comes to boosting your immune system

Never put eggs in cold water after boiling them: the simple mistake that can ruin the result

Neither in the fridge nor in the pantry: the place to store bananas and keep them from turning brown

Goodbye to oil-free fryers: a new countertop infrared oven could revolutionize healthy home cooking

Making a ‘creamy’ soup in 15 minutes using tinned potatoes sounds a bit odd when, according to the recipe shared below, the trick is to skip the step of peeling and chopping them, keep an eye on the sodium content, and add something green to make the dish more balanced

This Japanese curry pot roast trick can make comfort food richer, but the health detail matters

Family-run cafe gets lowest food hygiene rating after inspection

Instant coffee from the supermarket outperforms Nescafé in a blind taste test and costs around £1.10 less

A father is demanding answers after his baby vomited and ended up in hospital; a subsequent investigation revealed that the formula milk in question may have contained a heat-resistant toxin associated with Bacillus cereus

Shoppers discovered that two own-brand products outperformed Heinz in a blind taste test; according to the results published afterwards, Aldi and Lidl scored 77% and Heinz 76%, costing 40p compared to £1.40

Chicken breasts dry out in seconds if you overcook them, but a simple splash of apple cider vinegar can help tenderize the surface, lock in more juices, and give it a more “vibrant” flavor without any hassle

French scientists confirm it: sugar is essential for consolidating memories, and they demonstrate that hunger and memory are linked

The three fruits found in supermarkets with the highest levels of pesticide residues

Víctor Küppers, psychologist: ‘You should not admire someone’s intelligence, but whether they are a good person, because that matters far more.’

Graphology says your mixed-case handwriting reveals rebellion, but psychologists tested it and found something far simpler

Carlo Maley, evolutionary biologist: ‘We are so obsessed with eliminating cancer that we forget prolonging life without curing it is also progress.’

Felipe Isidro, expert in physical education: ‘After 70, some people walk without any problem but still cannot climb the stairs at home’

Rabindranath Tagore, philosopher: ‘True friendship is like phosphorescence, it shines brightest when everything around it has gone completely dark, and that is when you need it most’

Psychology says walking with your hands behind your back is not about comfort, it is a sign of quiet reflection you may not notice in yourself

Psychologists agree that a messy bedroom rarely means laziness: it usually signals someone avoiding routine, and the surprising part is what disorder does for creativity

A high-protein breakfast changes how the rest of your day goes, and the version that takes five minutes beats the one you are making now

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