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Takeaway coffee cups may contain thousands of microplastic fragments, study warns
New Research published in the Journal of Hazardous Materials: Plastics (2026) reveals that heat is a primary driver of microplastic release and the material of your coffee cup matters more than you think. “To most of us, that cup feels harmless – just a convenient tool for caffeine delivery. However, if that cup is made of plastic…
Amaranth: An ancient grain with functional and health-promoting properties: New review
As described in a new review by Tiombayeva et al. (2025), “Amaranth (Amaranthus spp.) is frequently regarded as a promising alternative to traditional cereal crops [1]. Unlike most traditional cereal crops, amaranth is characterized by a balanced amino acid composition, including all essential amino acids, the absence of gluten in its grain and high levels of…
Antidiabetic potential of underutilized crops: Nutritional, phytochemical insights, and prospects for diabetes management: New review
A new review published in Applied Food Research (December 2025) “discusses the antidiabetic potential of five underutilized crops: Buckwheat, Quinoa, Amaranth, Moringa, and Teff. These crops are rich in bioactive compounds, including polyphenols, flavonoids, and saponins, which are known to play significant roles in the prevention and management of diabetes. By improving insulin sensitivity, inhibiting…
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