Here’s the best time to eat a banana a day

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Easy to eat and known for its health benefits, the banana is a staple in many diets. But did you know there’s an optimal time of day to consume them? At snack time, whether during morning break or after school in the afternoon, bananas are one of the most consumed and favorite fruits among children. The popularity of this yellow fruit among consumers is mainly due to its nutritional value. Rich in potassium, vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants and also an excellent source of soft fibers, bananas are good for health.…

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This is the Austrians’ favorite meat

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Pork Day is celebrated on March 1. To mark the occasion, AMA-Marketing takes a look at meat consumption trends.AMA quality seal to be extendedPork is the most commonly consumed meat in Austria. At the same time, the proportion of pigs reared in improved animal husbandry systems is increasing continuously, albeit slowly. Austrians eat 33.5 kilos of pork per personAccording to Statistics Austria’s supply balance, pork is the most popular meat, at 33.5 kilograms per person per year. Processed pork is particularly popular. Ham is the most popular overall, followed by…

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Is the big winter comeback coming in March?

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An abrupt onset of winter has the regions from Montafon to the Karawanken firmly in its grip. But despite this brief return of winter, February remains on course to be the warmest month in the history of weather records. Even the coming week promises mild temperatures while Italian lows dominate the weather map.,The influence of the Italian lowsThe Alpine region is under the influence of extensive Italian lows at the beginning of the week. These bring humid air from the south, which discharges over the mountains. Intermittent rain and snow…

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Black pin on the heating thermostat: only a few people know about this hidden function

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The black pin on the thermostat indicates which heating level is set—that much is clear. But that’s not its only function. If you want, you can also use it to lock your heating to a certain level. This can save you money if you have children in the household who like to fiddle with the controls. The black pin on the heater detects the controllerThe market for smart radiator thermostats is booming, especially since the last energy price crisis. No wonder; after all, clever use and setup of smart home…

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Fear of letting go: How we learn to be open to new things

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Why do we often find it difficult to let go of things even though they might not benefit us? Whether it’s a job, an object, a relationship, or a place to live, we often hold on to things even though they are not good for us or are long gone. The fact that we find it difficult to let go of old things and embrace new ones is partly due to the “fear of the consequences.” Why do we often struggle to abandon old behaviors, things, relationships, or places?Every loss…

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From Friday, speeding cars can be impounded

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Speeding drivers, beware; starting Friday, your car could be gone: With the 34th amendment to the Road Traffic Act (StVO), from March 1, 2024, vehicles can be confiscated and subsequently auctioned off if they exceed 80 km/h in urban areas and 90 km/h outside urban areas.If there is already a relevant previous conviction, for example, due to participation in illegal car races, confiscation and forfeiture are already possible if the speed limit is exceeded by more than 60 km/h in urban areas and 70 km/h outside urban areas, the ÖAMTC…

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What the fish symbol you see on many cars means

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Although most of us have seen the fish symbol on a car before, few know its history and the reason for its placement on a vehicle’s surface. The story behind a common sticker that can still be found on cars today takes us back to the distant past, some 2,000 years ago. Despite its long journey through time, the interpretation of the symbol remains unknown to most. According to Car and Motor Greece, the reason for the fish symbol that some stick on the back of their car body is…

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Coffee alternatives: 10 healthy stimulants

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Coffee is appreciated worldwide for its fine taste and wake-up effect. Especially on Mondays, we like to drink a cup or two too much. However, if consumed in the wrong dose or at the wrong time, coffee can also cause a racing heart, sweaty palms, and increased stress or digestive problems. But you can’t do without it. That’s why coffee alternatives are sometimes needed. In recent years, matcha, the ground green tea from Japan, has become a trendy drink. Frothed milk or milk substitute is an ideal alternative to cappuccino…

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February ends with mostly mild temperatures and sunshine: temperatures up to 16 degrees

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Spring is fast approaching. The weather will bring mild temperatures in the coming days. “In the lowlands, this February was consistently too mild from the first to the last day,” explains Nikolas Zimmermann from the Vienna-based Severe Weather Center. The meteorologist explains: “The third month of winter has completely failed this year. February was even significantly warmer in the lowlands than an average March.” Particularly on the northern side of the Alps and in the east, temperatures were around 6 degrees above the seasonal average. Saharan dust will also move…

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