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How are the hostages alive after prolonged starvation?
After nearly 500 days of extreme starvation and drastic weight loss, Keith Siegel, Yarden Bibas, and Ofer Kalderon returned home – walking on their own, communicating, and functioning. Their overall condition appears good, but only in the coming days will medical evaluations reveal their true health status and the long-term effects cause by months of…
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Yarden, Keith, Ofer receive tea, biscuits, and thiamine after release
The three released hostages on Saturday, Ofer Kalderon, Keith Siegel, and Yarden Bibas, received their initial nourishment following the extreme starvation they endured under Hamas captivity, as evidenced by their drastic weight loss seen in recent images. This severe malnutrition is also expected to be reflected in their upcoming blood tests. According to the Israeli…
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Nutritional and anti-nutritional evaluation of injera made from Sorghum, Rice, Teff, and Flaxseed flours using D-optimal mixture design
Abstract Injera, a fermented staple food traditionally made from Teff flour, is a key part of the Ethiopian diet, with nearly all Ethiopians eating it at least once daily. Compositing various grain-based, and oilseed flours with Teff flour improves the nutritional content, and cost-effectiveness of the produced Injera. In Ethiopia, very limited studies were conducted…
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6 high-protein vegetables to boost your diet
By Linh Le  January 31, 2025 | 03:55 pm PT Protein-rich foods are typically associated with animal products, but numerous vegetables also offer substantial protein amounts, including spinach, broccoli, and asparagus. Health.com states that protein plays a crucial role in building and maintaining robust muscles, bones, and skin. Adding plant-based proteins to your diet not…
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Vendor at ag expo helps farmers increase soil health and crop yields
MINOT, N.D. (KMOT) — Most people see a paycheck on a regular schedule, but for farmers, it’s when their crops are harvested. For producers, it’s important to get the most bang for your buck and the most out of your crop. Farming is more than just putting a seed in the ground. Things like soil…
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Mankato district offers free nutrition, wellness sessions to parents, caregivers
#inform-video-player-1 .inform-embed { margin-top: 10px; margin-bottom: 20px; } #inform-video-player-2 .inform-embed { margin-top: 10px; margin-bottom: 20px; } MANKATO — The Mankato School District’s Community Education Department is offering free nutrition and wellness sessions designed to foster healthy eating habits for families. The sessions for parents and caregivers will include presentations by registered dietitians. Clases are 5:30-7…
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Why ‘calories in, calories out’ isn’t a perfect science
We’ve all been there. You’re eating less, moving more, yet the scale refuses to budge. In a world obsessed with quick fixes and crash diets, calorie deficit has long been a go-to weight loss strategy. But according to Jill Brown, a certified master health coach and nutrition expert, it’s not always as simple as it…
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Hill’s Pet Nutrition unveils microbiome innovations at VMX
Hill’s Pet Nutrition presented its latest research on microbiome science and new pet nutrition products at the 2025 Veterinary Meeting & Expo (VMX). The company showcased updates to its Prescription Diet and Science Diet lines, emphasizing the role of gut health in overall pet wellness. “For more than a decade, Hill’s has been at the…
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High-Protein Nuts and Seeds Nutritionists Want You to Eat
Protein per ounce: 2.6 grams A key ingredient in many desserts, this nut also adds oomph to salads and baked oatmeal, while introducing a few health benefits. “Pecans are rich in oleic acid, a heart-healthy monounsaturated fat also found in olive oil. Oleic acid has been shown to help reduce inflammation and lower the risk…
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Study tackles salt, nutritional content of foods in pro football TV ads
NEW YORK, Jan. 31 (UPI) — If you’re planning your Super Bowl menu, chances are some of your choices were influenced by ads you’ve seen on NFL broadcasts over the past season. You may have chips and nachos, salsa or onion dip, chicken wings, sausage, cheese, deli meat, pickles and beer. A lot of these,…
