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The Acorn effect In the autumn of every year, you might hear acorns cascading off an oak tree and landing on your roof, clattering and rustling as they fall. For some, this is an indication of a bumper crop and a time to gather the acorns. For others, it is a nuisance. Acorns can be […]

Green discoloration of the skin, mucosa, and nails can be due to a variety of causes. It can range from an innocuous resolving bruise to serious systemic disease. Regardless, it is important to distinguish the cause of this coloration in order to appropriately manage the condition and limit the potential for complication. Greenish nail syndrome

Researchers have recently reported that adding far-red light to the lighting regimen of a greenhouse-grown lettuce crop (‘Rex’) enhanced its color and antioxidant capacity. The far-red wavelengths were added to the LED array at different photon flux densities, or photosynthetic photons per square meter (PPFD), and were found to be most beneficial for this cultivar

Potato effectiveness Potatoes are high in complex carbohydrates, which when digested, become glucose (blood sugar) and provide energy for the body. This means they can have a higher impact on blood sugar levels than more traditional vegetables like broccoli and celery. Those with diabetes should be mindful of their potato intake and ensure that they

Kiwi effect is the reported beneficial effects of eating two kiwi fruit per day for people with constipation and high blood pressure.1 The effect may be due to the combination of fibre, actinidin and other phytochemicals, its low fructose content and the presence of enzymes which promote motility. The kiwi fruit contains many nutrients including