Transplanting some leafy green seedlings at the grand opening of Singapore’s first commercial vertical farm.
Singapore is taking local farming to the next level by opening of its first commercial vertical farm.
Vertical farming is like skyscrapers with vegetables climbing along the windows or like a library-sized greenhouse with racks of cascading vegetables instead of books.
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Your brain on food
New studies just released explore the neurological component of dietary disorders, uncovering evidence that the brain’s biological mechanisms may contribute to significant public health challenges — obesity, diabetes, binge eating, and the allure of the high-calorie meal. The findings were presented at Neuroscience 2012, the annual meeting of the Society for Neuroscience and the world’s largest source of emerging news about brain science and health.
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New government nutrition standards went into effect this year in a bid to combat childhood obesity.
School lunches for the first time this year are required to be healthier but they are getting some push back from students and teachers across the USA who say they are still hungry after eating the noon meal.
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Science experts rank the refrigerator as Invention #1.
The UK’s national academy of science, The Royal Society asked a question: What are the most meaningful innovations in humanity’s culinary history? What mattered more to the development of civilization’s cultivation of food: the oven? The fridge? The plough? The spork?
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On Thursday, the New York City Board of Health voted to ban the sale of sugary soft drinks larger than 16 ounces at restaurants. This is a move that has sparked intense debate between public health advocates and beverage industry lobbyists. When did sodas get so big in the first place?
Researchers say organic foods are no more nutritious and no less likely to be contaminated.
Are organic fruits and vegetables more nutritious than conventional fruits and vegetables? Maybe — or maybe not.
Scientists at Stanford University have weighed in on the “maybe not” side of the debate after an extensive examination of four decades of research comparing organic and conventional foods.
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The beneficial effect of chocolate consumption on stroke may be related to the flavonoids in chocolate.
According to a new study, eating a moderate amount of chocolate each week may be associated with a lower risk of stroke in men. The study was published in the August 29, 2012, online issue of Neurology®, the medical journal of the American Academy of Neurology. “While other studies have looked at how chocolate may help cardiovascular health, this is the first of its kind study to find that chocolate, may be beneficial for reducing stroke in men,” said study author Susanna C. Larsson, PhD, with the Karolinska Institute in Stockholm, Sweden.
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Robotic waiter at the Haohai Robot Restaurant in China.
Haohai Robot Restaurant in Harbin, China is staffed entirely by robots. 18 robots cook, serve, and even entertain diners (there’s a singing robot), all the while addressing them as “Earth Person.” Wait, so these aren’t just robots, they’re alien robots? (Pics)
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Health food stores use every trick they learn from conventional grocery stores to get you to open your wallet.
The food business is still business, including those claiming to be superior because they are selling organic or ‘health’ products. They exist to lure you in and make you buy as much stuff as possible.
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Is your chocolate Organic, Raw, Low Glycemic, Vegan, and Gluten Free?
CocoLicious chocolates are a great new chocolate on the market for people who are health conscious yet recognize the value that chocolate is able to provide. It has the particular advantages of being organic, low glycemic, raw, vegan and gluten free!
CocoLicious is one of the featured exhibitors at the DaVinci Inventor Showcase, which takes place on Oct 13, 2012 at the Denver Merchandise Mart, so you can see firsthand what all the buzz is about.
In a recent interview, Coco (her real name!) took time away from her chocolate creations to answer a few pertinent questions about creating healthy chocolates and supporting organizations that help this world to be a better place…
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A diet based on healthy carbs offers best chance of keeping weight off.
A study published Tuesday in the Journal of the American Medical Association suggests that a diet based on healthy carbohydrates—rather than a low-fat or low-carbohydrate diet—offers the best chance of keeping weight off without bringing unwanted side effects.
Continue reading… “Not all calories created equal: Study”
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Sushi Bot
The plot of the movie “I, Robot” may not come true anytime soon, but there has been a proliferation of robots creeping into our daily lives. Namely, in the kitchen. (Videos)
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By delving into the futuring techniques of Futurist Thomas Frey, you’ll embark on an enlightening journey.
Learn More about this exciting program.