This is how much toast harms the body

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There are around 300 different types of bread in Austria. Toast, however, is unquestionably the most popular. The reasons are obvious: the rectangular slices are available in many varieties, they keep almost forever, and the fresh, sweet taste of the soft bread is even more intense when toasted. However, most toast is industrially produced, making it a highly processed and unhealthy product. There is nothing nutritionally good about toast. Toast has hardly any nutritional valueCommon buttered toast usually contains a lot of sugar, saturated fatty acids, a low fiber content,…

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Ten tips: What you should look out for when ordering from Temu

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Hardly any other online shopping platform has risen as quickly as Temu. Founded in mid-2022, it is now almost impossible to avoid it online. This is mainly due to aggressive advertising; the company has even made several Super Bowl commercials this year, most likely worth several million dollars. If you look at the app downloads, this has paid off. The Android app was downloaded over 100 million times on Google Play. In the Apple charts of the top shopping apps in Austria, it is in first place, ahead of Spar,…

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Pope: “War is not the way to a better world”

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Pope Francis once again made an urgent appeal against war at the Angelus prayer on Sunday. “Do we really believe we can build a better world this way? Do we believe that peace can be achieved in this way? Enough, please!” “I carry in my heart every day the suffering of the populations of Palestine and Israel due to the ongoing hostilities. Thousands of dead, wounded, and displaced: the immeasurable destruction causes pain,” the Pope told the faithful gathered in St. Peter’s Square. The Pope’s health seemed to have recovered…

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Deactivate this function on your cell phone to prevent data theft

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Nowadays, almost everyone has a smartphone, but this convenience also brings vulnerabilities to various forms of cybercrime if you’re not careful. With technological progress, Bluetooth technology has become more and more present, as it allows us to quickly and easily connect numerous devices for file transfers or to connect headphones, fitness bracelets, or smartwatches. The convenience of Bluetooth, which works optimally when in close proximity to these devices, can also pose risks, such as exposing your smartphone’s data to cybercriminals. According to Bankinter, hackers can use this active tool to…

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Few people know this: banana peels can be used for many ingenious things

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The next time you throw away a banana peel, think twice. According to a recent article on ScienceAlert, banana peels, which are often overlooked and discarded, have some surprisingly valuable uses. Banana peels are more than just a comedic slip hazard; they are a versatile ingredient with several potential uses. The article emphasizes how these peels can be turned into valuable resources in various ways. One of the most exciting uses of banana peels is in the kitchen. Contrary to popular belief, they are not only edible but can also…

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Quick tips for lowering cholesterol: what you should eat

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Diet is one of the factors that influences cholesterol levels in the body. In some cases, dietary changes can quickly lower cholesterol levels, especially harmful LDL cholesterol. Here are some dietary tricks that can help regulate lipid levels quickly.The importance of diet on cholesterol levels in the body is significant, with the risk of increased lipid levels becoming particularly apparent after the age of 40. As we age, the body becomes less efficient at removing excess cholesterol. However, high cholesterol is a problem that affects people of all ages and…

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New week starts cloudy and rainy

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The coming week will start with heavy rainfall and sometimes strong wind gusts throughout Austria. Nevertheless, it will clear up occasionally, and temperatures of up to 17 degrees are expected. Already on Sunday, dense clouds will cover the whole country. It may rain more and more frequently until the afternoon. Only in the north will the sunshine last longer at first. In the afternoon, however, the tendency for showers will increase here too. The wind will be somewhat strong at times in the east and along the northern side of…

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Immune system under stress: How nutrition and stress management strengthen our immune system

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In today’s fast-paced world, stress is omnipresent and can have far-reaching effects on our health. Our immune system is particularly affected. In the following, you will learn how stress hormones regulate the immune response and how a targeted diet with the right micronutrients can strengthen your defences. When stress becomes a burden Stress is not only a mental burden but also has a physical effect on our body, especially on the immune system. The main players in this stress reaction are the hormones cortisol and adrenaline. In stressful situations, the…

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Oldest evidence of early humans in Europe

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According to a new study, early humans of the Homo erectus species were already in Europe around 1.4 million years ago, which is significantly earlier than previously assumed. This is suggested by a layer of stone tools found at an excavation site in Ukraine. The earliest evidence to date of early humans in Europe from excavation sites in Atapuerca (Spain) and the Vallonet Cave in southern France is 1.1 to 1.2 million years old. As the research team led by Roman Garba from the Czech Academy of Sciences in Prague…

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