Dropping the phrase “plant-based diet” is in a buzz when talking about nutrition these days. There are many arguments regarding the best diet. Nevertheless, health and wellness communities admit that diets highlighting fresh, whole ingredients and minimizing processed foods are excellent for the overall wellness of the body. The whole-foods, plant-based diet does just that. …
Plant based meats, proteins literally made out of thin air, innovative coffee, a sustainable delivery service… These are just some examples of how we will eat and drink in the future and technology is there to help producers meet new consumers’ needs. As Berlin’s Greentech Festival recently showed, a greener future is on its way and so is …
When it comes to iodine, it’s all about thyroid health! The thyroid plays a huge role in our overall health and iodine is an essential nutrient to keep it functioning appropriately.Advertisement While iodine is important, many people are oftentimes deficient even though it’s found in a variety of plant-based foods. How does it get there? …
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Tropical plants have driven exploration, started wars, transformed economies. Hear the stories in episode 2 of the new Scrolls & Leaves podcast. Faced with COVID-19, for which there are no specific treatments, people have scrambled to find herbal remedies to protect themselves. Plant-based medicine companies have spotted the opportunity. In June, Baba Ramdev, yoga guru …
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A new plant-based supercapacitor could, in the near future, charge devices—even electric cars—within a few minutes, researchers report. The researchers say their energy storage devices are also flexible, lightweight, and cost-effective. “Integrating biomaterials into energy storage devices has been tricky because it is difficult to control their resulting electrical properties, which then gravely affects the …
