Category: Feature Stories

How cool is it that sweet-tasting vegetables have a gorgeous orange glow and are even beneficial to our health? Even vegetable fans will be licking their lips. Here’s how you can make delicious and healthy snacks from sweet potatoes in a flash and what distinguishes the exotic tuber from domestic potatoes. What’s the difference between sweet potatoes and potatoes?Did you know that sweet potatoes aren’t related to our potatoes? They are not nightshade plants but belong to the bindweed family and have similar flowers to field bindweed. The taste of…

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Fruits and vegetables are put to the test. Researchers at William Paterson University in New Jersey, in the United States, studied 41 foods. The study considered, among other things, nutrient density, mineral density and fibre. Surprisingly, only green vegetables—not any fruits—appear in the top 10. Beginning at position 28, the fruit begins to appear in the rankings. In total, only seven types of fruit appear. Which ones are? The top 10 healthiest foods at a glanceRank 1: WatercressWatercress also contains antioxidants and various vitamins, including iron, calcium, potassium, magnesium, vitamin…

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Pope Francis has called for a global show of strength to end the many conflicts in a new interview. “We are experiencing a world war in installments,” the church leader said in the interview with Argentina’s state news agency Telam, published Monday evening (local time), according to Kathpress. Francis stated that a dialogue must be conducted from a global perspective rather than just a national one; “this is why I speak of universal dialogue, universal harmony, and universal encounter.” The antithesis of this, of course, is war, he said. He…

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Austria will also control its borders with the Czech Republic from midnight. A spokesman for the Interior Ministry told APA on Tuesday afternoon in response to a question. The background will likely be Germany’s decision to introduce stationary border controls with the Czech Republic, Poland and Switzerland. In the fight against illegal migration, Austria already controls its borders with Slovakia, Hungary and Slovenia.While controls on Hungary and Slovenia have been in place for years, the Czech and Slovak borders have only been controlled for comparatively shorter periods in the past.…

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Because a number of problems can be “taped away,” the “Mouth Taping” fad promises healthier and higher-quality sleep. The concept is to seal the mouth with adhesive tape before bed so breathing is only possible through the nose. There are now even special mouth patches, also known as “sleep strips” or “sleep tape.” However, a porous adhesive tape from the first aid kit will also do. What benefits can you get from “mouth taping”?The healthy effects are said to extend to snoring behavior, the immune system and even mood. Proponents…

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Rice helps with weight loss. It contains dietary fiber, a non-digestible component of carbohydrates that aids in regular bowel movements, may lower cholesterol, and can aid in weight loss.Rice is effective in reducing cancer. It contains antioxidants that help keep free radicals from damaging cells.Rice allergy is rare but may develop with symptoms similar to wheat and gluten allergies. Rice is an excellent source of carbohydrates for celiac individuals because it is gluten-free.Rice is rich in B-complex vitamins, an excellent option for vegan individuals, which have a positive effect on…

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With the launch of the new iPhone models, Apple has also provided its phones with the latest version of iOS. With iOS 17, the iPhones have received some innovations that breathe a whole new life into the devices – we’re talking about the standby mode, among other things. Now, the first significant update to iOS 17.1 is due. In addition to ironing out minor bugs, there are some new setting options. Design changes and completely new features are also included. Here is an overview of the innovations in iOS 17.1,…

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Geneva. According to the UN, our planet is heading for a catastrophic water crisis. A new report from the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) reveals that the Earth’s water cycle is out of balance due to the climate crisis and human intervention. By 2022, more than half of river and reservoir patterns deviated significantly from average, according to the alarming report, “State of Global Water Resources 2022.” More than 3.6 billion people—nearly 40% of the world’s population—do not have adequate access to drinking water for at least one month of the…

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After a vaccination, antibodies not only patrol the blood, but the body also builds up a protective immune memory in organs such as the kidneys or lungs.As the university hospital reported Wednesday, researchers at Berlin’s Charité University Hospital have proved this using mRNA vaccines against the coronavirus. According to the study, the immune memory cells in the organs are even more numerous than in the blood and have enhanced antiviral defence functions. Enhanced antiviral defence functionThe researchers assume that similar processes also occur after other vaccinations. There were already corresponding…

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