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What is reference intake as seen on food labels

What is reference intake as seen on food labels and why is it important

Reading Time: 4 minutesSo you have been checking food labels for nutrition information in a supermarket or have been searching over the internet for such information and all you get is certain amount against something called Adult Reference Intake. Now, you wonder why and what is this adult reference intake and how is it applicable to me? Search

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Coronavirus Fake News – Be a Social Media Superhero

Reading Time: 7 minutesCoronavirus cases are on the rise but so are Whatsapp forwards, social media posts and messages around pseudo science, religious texts, hate messages, home remedies, unverified medicines as cure for Coronavirus and many more. Such unverified messages, claims, home remedies are always on the boom in time of crisis such as the current outbreak. The

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How to make homemade hand sanitiser and are they effective

Reading Time: 7 minutesWorld health organization (WHO) and Center for disease control and prevention (CDC) recommend using soap and water as the preferred and most effective way of cleaning your hands. Hand sanitisers should only be used when your hands are visibly clean and if you do not have access to clean water and soap. This article does

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