Can Protein-Rich Products Made from Plants Replace Dairy and Eggs

Scientists from Singapore’s Nanyang Technological University have developed a protein and antioxidant-rich emulsifier from plants. The emulsifier has said to have the essential properties required for replacing eggs and dairy from our diet.  

Emulsifiers are necessary fo...

Forever Chemicals Found in Chicken Eggs

Last month, the state of Maine issued a “do not eat” advisory to the residents that included deer meat harvested near Fairfield because of the unsafe levels of ‘forever chemicals’ found in it.

Testing has now revealed that the chemicals are also present in the ch...

OUTBREAK OF BIRD FLU IN SOUTH KOREA MAKES THE PRICE OF EGGS SOAR BY 27%

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• Outbreak of bird flu in South Korea makes the price of eggs soar by 27%.
• On Monday, sales prices of a carton of 30 eggs averaged 7,456 won.
• In January, the consumer prices, in general, rose 0.6 percent on-year.

JAPAN’S AGRICULTURE, FISHERY, FORESTRY EXPORTS ROSE 1.1 PERCENT IN 2020

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• Japan’s agriculture, fishery, forestry exports rose 1.1 percent in 2020.
• Household items such as eggs and rice saw a boost in sales.
• In 2020 agriculture exports rose 11.7 percent from the previous year.
• C...

GET SHREDDED WITH THESE SUPER FOODS

Weight loss is not an easy journey. One has to make several changes to their diet and daily lifestyle to see results. One of the basic changes is selecting right food to ensure balanced diet. 

Here are some super foods that will help you lose weight.

1. Eggs: Eggs is one ...

EATING EGGS TO MAINTAIN A HEALTHY DIET

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• Eating eggs to maintain a healthy diet.
• An egg contains mostly unsaturated fat and is good for a balanced diet.
• Eggs are good to supply of omega-3 fatty acids.
• Egg yolks contain a balanced amount of Vitamin D.<...

DANKE APARTMENT: CHINESE HOUSING APP THAT LEFT MANY HOMELESS

• It was yet one of those days when Beijing resident Xiaoyue and his wife returned to their rented flat after dinner but this time, only to find another couple standing at their door, altering the locks.
• The man and woman were their landlords. They wanted Xiaoyue and his wife to ...

BREAKFAST FOODS THAT YOU CAN START YOUR DAY WITH

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• Breakfast foods that you can start your day with.
• Research suggests that breakfast is said to be the most important meal of the day.
• A good breakfast could be a combination of protein, fats, and some fiber-filled carbs.

E-COMMERCE PLATFORMS OFFERING HYPER-LOCAL SERVICES TO NET-SAVVY AMIDST ONGOING PANDEMIC

• More major e-commerce platforms are offering hyper-local services as demand for farm-fresh food in online shopping continues to rise amidst the ongoing pandemic, according to industry sources.
• In September, WeMakePrice announced it would start offering a full refund to customer...

NEW YORK WITNESSES RESURGENCE OF HOME DELIVERY

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• New York revives the old tradition of home deliveries
• It is a relief for people with health problems not to go out

With or without lockdowns people in NY are getting wary of grocery and essential shopping. With social distancing and masks...

DINOSAURS HAD BODY TEMP AKIN TO HUMANS (35° AND 40° C)

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• Dinosaurs were perhaps warm-blooded animals 
• They had a body temperature of 35° and 40° C

Curiosity is human nature and that has led to great discoveries. One of the most interesting discoveries ever made was perhaps th...

TOTTORI PREFECTURE’S FAMED FREE-RANGE EGGS

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• Oenosato Natural Farm is known for its free-range eggs
• The farm owner has launched the Coco Café, sought after for its fluffy pancakes

The farm is hidden in Tottori Prefecture’s Yazu town. The owner Riichiro ...

JAPAN CONSIDERS FINE FOR INTELLECTUAL AND MATERIAL THEFT OF PRIME BEEF

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• Japan previously considered laws to prevent theft of fertilized eggs
• Fines to the amount of ¥10 million being considered as punishment for theft

The prime beef of Japan wagyu beef is under threat of being reproduced e...

A research program to grow human organs in pigs is approved by Japan

On Monday, a science ministry committee approved a research program to grow human organs (such as Pancreas) inside the bodies of pigs. This research is meant to aid medical transplantation.Hiroshi Nagashima, Professor, Meiji University, and his team of researchers will carry out this study.