The color of the banana: A key to taste and nutritional value

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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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Walking or cycling – which is better for losing weight?

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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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Unbelievable: this ingredient is found in chewing gum

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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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Eggs, dental floss, sausages: What could soon become more expensive as a result of the tariff war

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In response to special tariffs on steel and aluminum already imposed by the US, the European Commission is planning counter-tariffs of 25 percent on numerous US products. This was revealed in a document seen by the Reuters news agency on Monday. Some duties will be levied from 16 May, others from 1 December. Meanwhile, US President Donald Trump has declared that the EU will have to buy energy from the US. The products are wide-ranging, including diamonds, eggs, dental floss, sausages, poultry, and later, almonds and soybeans. Initially, tariffs on…

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Free Screening of Award-Winning Filipino Film “AZUCAR” Fully Booked in Vienna

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VIENNA—The award-winning Filipino film AZUCAR by Kurt Soberano will be screened free of charge on 11 April 2025 at 18:30 at Cinema 1, Fleischmarkt 6, 1010 Vienna. The event, sponsored by the Philippine Embassy in Austria and the Ilonggo Community in Austria, has reached full capacity, organizers confirmed. AZUCAR, which recently won recognition at an international film festival in Turkey, tells a powerful story rooted in Filipino culture and social issues. The film has been praised for its direction, cinematography, and compelling narrative. The screening aims to highlight Filipino talent…

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Filipino Artist Mar Balcos Showcases ‘Art Aqua’ in Vienna

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Vienna will witness a compelling fusion of art and advocacy as Filipino artist Mar Balcos presents his works at the Art Gallery Vienna, located at Mahlerstrasse 11, 1010 Vienna. The exhibition, titled ‘Art Aqua’, will run from May 5 to May 31, 2025, with its grand opening set for May 5 at 5 PM. The event will feature the presence of esteemed guests, including Ms. Fran Eve Wright, Acting President of UNESCO Club Vienna, and Ms. Anastasia Yatsko, Programme Director of the Earth Charter Austria (affiliated with Earth Charter International).…

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Robin Roda and other talented children Honor Strauss Legacy in Vienna Fundraising Concert

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Filipino-Austrian musician Robin Roda, a descendant of legendary composer Johann Strauss, led a moving commemorative concert on 6 April 2025 at 3:00 p.m. at the Yamaha Music School on Schleiergassegasse 20, 1100 Vienna. The event celebrated the 200th anniversary of Strauss’s musical legacy while raising funds for the European Network of Filipino Diaspora-Austria (ENFiD-Austria). Roda, known for blending classical Viennese tradition with Filipino musical elements, performed interpretations of Strauss’s works. His performance anchored an afternoon filled with community, culture, and purpose. The concert wasn’t just a tribute to a musical…

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Keeping potatoes fresh for longer: how to store them properly

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However, many people make a crucial mistake during storage that causes the tubers to rot or sprout more quickly. An inconspicuous vegetable, the onion, plays a surprising role in this. Many people store potatoes and onions together, as they are often used in the same dishes. But that’s exactly what’s problematic. Storage expert Anthony from Poga Box warns against storing these two vegetables next to each other. Both release moisture and produce ethylene, a gas that accelerates the ripening process. The result? Potatoes spoil more quickly, become mushy, or start…

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How long does meat stay fresh in the freezer?

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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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