A plant-based diet cuts cancer risk. Photo: Sally KneidelGood news for vegans and vegetarians! A new study shows that plant-based diets offer significant protection from various cancers. The study reveals benefits for vegetarians, but the strongest b…
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Unhappy news for beloved French press coffee
I love my java, and my French press too! Photo: Sally KneidelI fell in love with French press coffee while getting my hair cut. The friend doing the cutting served me a cup of java that she said she had made the day before from the cheapest coffee avai…
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Weight loss cuts cancer risk, but only if….
My weight is always changing — but not because I have any control over it. I’ve been dismayed over the years at how little control I’ve had over my weight changes, which have mostly been weight gains. Then I stopped taking a particular medicine that m…
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Veganic Farming
When it comes to agriculture, arguably the biggest buzzword of the last decade has been ‘organic’. With the huge expansion in organic farming, organically grown crops no longer need to be sought out at specialised farmers markets or stores, and it’s now commonplace to walk into your local supermarket and alongside every vegetable comes its […]
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Good news for coffee addicts like me: coffee may extend life, prevent disease
Photo: Sally KneidelI’ve always regarded my coffee addiction as a vice. What good is java? It stains teeth, fuels anxiety, contributes to insomnia… And I’ve always wondered about its connection to various diseases. I’ve never been able to figur…