Category: Feature Stories

In fact, a banana’s color reveals its ripeness and how its ingredients can affect health. According to Girlfriend, each stage offers unique benefits, from green to brown bananas. Green bananas: the source of starch Green bananas, which are still unripe and firm, contain particularly high levels of resistant starch. This acts like fiber, as it reaches the large intestine undigested and supports the intestinal flora there. In addition, resistant starch stabilizes blood sugar levels and promotes a long-lasting feeling of satiety. Pectin, a soluble fiber in green bananas, contributes to…

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But how healthy is it actually? And if you want to lose weight, is it better to walk or cycle? Walking is one of the most accessible forms of exercise. A good pair of shoes and a little discipline are often all you need. It’s also an effective way to burn calories and can play an important role in weight management. Walking at a speed of six kilometers per hour, you can burn around 400 calories. By walking seven kilometers a day (about 10,000 steps), you burn about 466 calories.…

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If you like chewing gum, you’re in for a surprise – because it contains a very specific ingredient that you certainly didn’t know about! For many of us, chewing gum is part of life. Although it serves no particular purpose, people chew gum for a variety of reasons – whether it’s to freshen their breath, whiten their teeth, relieve stress, or simply out of sheer boredom. You can read here what happens if you accidentally swallow a piece of chewing gum. However, few people know exactly what chewing gum contains,…

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It may seem trivial to many, but freezing meat requires careful thought and planning. Many use the freezer to reduce food waste. Freezing food can significantly extend its shelf life. However, there are limits to how long food can be kept in the freezer before it loses quality. Beef and veal can be kept in the freezer for up to eight months, while chicken should be eaten within three months to avoid losing quality. Minced meat has an even shorter shelf life of just two months, as the larger surface…

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Lena was halfway through her first long-haul flight when she ate her in-flight meal. Something was off. The pasta tasted bland, the bread felt dry, and the soda fizzed aggressively on her tongue. It wasn’t her imagination—airplane food really is different. “Your taste buds go numb at 35,000 feet,” the flight attendant smiled, placing a cup of tomato juice on the tray table beside her. “That’s why airlines season meals differently.” Lena raised an eyebrow. “Really?” The flight attendant nodded. “Yep! The air pressure and dryness in the cabin dull…

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Showering divides opinion: some swear by getting out of bed and straight into the shower to start the day refreshed and clean (and to wake up). Others swear by taking a shower before bed to wash away the dirt and ballast of the day. According to Dr. Giuseppe Aragona, general practitioner and medical advisor at Prescription Doctor, the question of whether to shower in the morning or evening is mainly a matter of personal preference and lifestyle: “A morning shower is more popular with most people because it awakens the…

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Criminals are trying to lure their victims to a fake login page with an email purporting to be from Disney+. How to recognize the scam. After Netflix and Amazon Prime, Disney+ is the third most popular streaming provider worldwide, with almost 125 million subscriptions (as of the beginning of 2025). An immense number of potential phishing victims. The website watchlist-internet.at is currently warning of a scam. Criminals are sending out fake emails claiming that Disney subscriptions have been canceled. However, it can be reactivated simply by re-entering the payment information.…

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The Central European Summer Time (CEST) changeover will occur on Sunday night. At 2.00 a.m., all radio-controlled clocks should jump to 3.00 a.m.; the others have to be turned manually. Standard time (CET) is switched back on the last weekend in October. What will happen with the abolition of the time changeover in the EU is still unclear, but it has already been decided. The ball is still in the EU Council of Ministers’ court; the transport ministers are responsible. Ingenious tricksLike every time, many people ask themselves whether to…

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Do you belong to Team Green or Team Red? Whether grapes are healthier has occupied fans of sweet snack classics for generations. Time to solve the mystery once and for all! Both types of grapes have their advantages. They are rich in vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants. But there are differences: Red grapes: vitamin bomb or sugar shock?Red grapes contain more anthocyanins—the pigments that give blueberries and red wine their color. These little power substances act as antioxidants and protect the cells from free radicals. Sounds good? It is, too!But that’s…

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