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Virtual Dining Becomes a Reality with e-Taste

Imagine sitting down for lunch, but instead of a plate of food in front of you, a small device delivers bursts of taste directly into your mouth. This futuristic dining experience is becoming a reality thanks to a new invention called “e-Taste.” Developed by researchers at Ohio State University, e-Taste is a bio-integrated gustatory interface capable of replicating flavors using a complex chemical system.

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The Ultimate Guide to Ghee: Benefits, Uses, and How to Choose the Best One

Ghee is a type of clarified butter that has been used for centuries in Indian, Middle Eastern, and Ayurvedic cuisine. It is made by heating butter to separate the water and milk solids, leaving behind a rich, golden fat with a nutty, slightly caramelized flavor. Revered for its taste and nutritional value, ghee is packed with essential nutrients that offer a range of amazing health benefits.

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A 5 Minute Apple Cider Vinegar and Lemongrass Bug Spray That Works

Summer is fast approaching, and with warmer weather comes excellent things like a beautiful yard and garden and lots of fun times with family and friends under the sun and stars. Unfortunately, it also brings out the bugs, including flies, mosquitoes, and other nagging insect pests that wreak havoc on our warm-weather festivities.

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Eat More Sweet Potatoes – and Put Them on Your Face Too

I love sweet potatoes; they are a highly nutritious and delicious root vegetable. Known as Ipomoea batatas, sweet potatoes are not only one of the best vitamin A sources, but they are also packed with vitamin B5 niacin, thiamin, and carotenoids. Research has also uncovered a host of therapeutic benefits in sweet potatoes. They contain anti-inflammatory, anti-cancer, and anti-diabetic properties. Sweet potatoes are a delicious addition to any meal and can even help keep your skin healthy.

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Herbal Tea Ingredient Transforms into a Medical Innovation

A common ingredient in herbal tea has been transformed into a powerful biomedical hydrogel, thanks to groundbreaking research from the University of Chicago. The malva nut, traditionally used in Chinese medicine as a sore throat remedy, has now been repurposed for advanced medical applications from wound care to ECG monitoring.

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NEVER Cook with These Dangerous Oils

There’s a lot of rumor, speculation, and misinformation surrounding the topic of cooking oils. We rely on them every single day to lubricate our frying pan, bolster our marinades, baste our roasts and dress our salads. And yet, the majority of us know next to nothing about them. Typically, if you happen to strike up a conversation about cooking oils with someone, it’ll conclude with them swearing by one particular oil, which they use in almost all their dishes. Ask them why they swear by this oil, however, and they’ll likely feed you a series of rumors and second-hand information which justifies why that particular oil is better than the rest.

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From Corporate Control to Community Farms: How We Can Re-Claim Our Food System

The USDA reports that in just one year, the U.S. lost 14,950 farms and 2,100,000 acres of farmland. This continues a decades-long trend, bringing the total loss to 150,000 farms since 2017. 

A generational shift is underway. With the average American farmer over 60 and nearly 40% now over 65, farmland is changing hands at an unprecedented rate. 

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