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US set to destroy 500 tons of US-taxpayer funded emergency food

US set to destroy 500 tons of US-taxpayer funded emergency food

CNN  —  The United States is set to destroy nearly 500 metric tons of US-taxpayer funded emergency food meant for starving people around the world. The high-energy, nutrient-dense biscuits have been sitting for months in a warehouse in Dubai, according to a former USAID official. Now, because they expire this month, they will have to be destroyed – at an …

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The #1 Food to Limit to Reduce Your Risk of Dementia

The #1 Food to Limit to Reduce Your Risk of Dementia

Limiting candy in your diet may support brain health, as high added sugar intake could increase the risk of Alzheimer’s disease.  A brain-healthy lifestyle includes regular exercise, managing chronic diseases, staying socially engaged and following diets like the MIND diet.  Making mindful dietary and lifestyle choices can enhance cognitive health and overall well-being over time. More than 55 million people …

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EU to hit US aircraft, cars and food in latest retaliatory strike  – POLITICO

EU to hit US aircraft, cars and food in latest retaliatory strike  – POLITICO

Then comes machinery, followed by cars and car parts; chemicals and plastics; medical devices and equipment; electrical equipment; and industrial goods — all of which fall into multibillion-euro categories. The total figure is down from an earlier proposal to impose retaliatory tariffs on €95 billion of U.S. goods. The European Commission presented the new hit list on Monday after Trump dramatically …

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Eating just 4 ounces of common food each week cuts Alzheimer’s risk by 40%

Eating just 4 ounces of common food each week cuts Alzheimer’s risk by 40%

Older adults who eat two eggs a week may be less likely to develop Alzheimer’s disease, a new study claims.  Researchers from Boston, Washington DC and Chicago found that the presence of several nutrients, particularly choline in the breakfast staple can help lower the risk of the progressive disease.  Choline is an essential nutrient for liver development, healthy brain development, muscle movement, …

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Immigrants in overcapacity ICE detention say they’re hungry, raise food quality concerns

Immigrants in overcapacity ICE detention say they’re hungry, raise food quality concerns

Immigrants being held in Immigration and Customs Enforcement detention centers in at least seven states are complaining of hunger, food shortages and spoiled food, detainees and immigration advocates say. They say some detainees have gotten sick; others say they have lost weight. In one facility, an incident involving detainees reportedly broke out in part because of food. The food problems …

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One Piece of Advice to Parents Slashed Food Allergies in Children : ScienceAlert

One Piece of Advice to Parents Slashed Food Allergies in Children : ScienceAlert

New research highlights a crucial time window very early on in life, during which the introduction of eggs and peanut butter into the diets of babies significantly reduces the chances of them becoming allergic to these foods later on. The findings run counter to previous advice given to parents to avoid giving these foods to their kids until they’re at …

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The #1 Food to Limit to Reduce Your Risk of Dementia, According to Dietitians – AOL.com

The #1 Food to Limit to Reduce Your Risk of Dementia, According to Dietitians  AOL.com Major Study Links 4 Healthy Diets With Up to 28% Lower Dementia Risk  ScienceAlert What is the Mind diet? The simple swaps that could slash your risk of dementia  The Independent Mediterranean Diet Reduces Risk of Dementia – Study  qna.org.qa Get ready for better health with the MIND Diet …

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