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What is Seaweed and can it be our future food source

- 9 minutes to read

Seaweed is a largely underappreciated food ingredient. Research and development in favor of functional foods are rising rapidly, alongside strong concerns for the sustainability of the world’s current food environment. Algaculture (cultivating algal species) shows the ability to generate economic value and also contribute positively to social, cultural and ecological well-being. Does this mean that seaweed will be one of our main future food sources?

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Recipe: Vegetable Laksa

- 3 minutes to read

Try a vegetable version of this the popular chilli and coconut Vegetable Laksa dish immersed with flavour and a delicious aroma.

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The health benefits of mushrooms and fungi

- 7 minutes to read

Mushrooms and fungi, due to their singular position in the tree of life and their various components, have a great potential for health-promoting functions. Currently only 150,000 different types of fungi have been classified, which is less than 10% of all species. This means that the research about fungi and mushrooms' potential health benefits has only begun.

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Diet and the Brain: Our brain on sugar

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Sugar has become a staple in our diet. It is important to understand the uses of carbohydrates and sugar in the body, and also the health risks. Learn more about carbohydrates, the effects of sugar on our brain and some alternative options to sugar.

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