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Knowledge Corner on food, nutrition, processing, and green living for the PGS Vietnam community.

Food knowledge and daily life

Product traceability, combating unsafe food during the Lunar New Year

Amid the growing risk of unsafe food and substandard goods during the Lunar New Year, strengthening traceability, applying barcodes, QR codes, and...

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Does drinking plantain water really help reduce kidney stones?

Growing wild along field borders and roadsides, but according to traditional medicine experts, plantain herb possesses diuretic properties, helps eliminate kidney stones, and cools the urinary tract.

What makes this herb, said to be "more precious than ginseng", so special that many people brew it daily for better health

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What is special about this herbal remedy called "more precious than ginseng" that many people brew and drink daily, becoming healthier?

This is a familiar herbal remedy in traditional medicine. Rich in flavonoids, saponins, along with numerous vitamins and minerals, this plant in particular…

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10 Fruit and Vegetable Peels to Eat for Extra Fiber

Many people often discard fruit and vegetable peels without realizing that they are packed with nutrients.

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5 natural drinks to keep your face youthful and radiant

A nutritionist shares how to use collagen-boosting drinks to reduce wrinkles and maintain a youthful appearance.

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Kidney beans – A familiar yet precious "plant ginseng", good for cardiovascular health and blood sugar

Kidney beans are not only a familiar ingredient in sweet soups and salads, but also an extremely rich source of plant protein and minerals. With…

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Aloe vera: Rich in medicinal value

This familiar plant is very easy to grow and is likened to a "miracle" plant with countless health and beauty benefits.

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What makes Mo O watermelon so appealing?

Mo O Hamlet, Tran De Commune (Can Tho City), has a long history of watermelon cultivation. Local residents call these watermelons Mo O watermelons, linking them to the place where they are grown.

How to choose tasty, clean, pre-prepared snails that are not "loaded" with chemicals for family meals

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How to choose clean, delicious pre-shelled snails free from chemicals for family meals

Concerns over 'liquid glass' - an industrial chemical used by some unscrupulous traders to bleach snails and soak them in water to increase weight for profit, leaving people…

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Prickly Pear Fruit: Characteristics, How to Eat, and Precautions

Some fruits grow wild or are considered ordinary in Vietnam, yet abroad they are sold at exorbitant prices and even regarded as "miracle…

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Kudzu root: A folk remedy that clears heat and relieves hangovers

Now in season, kudzu root is widely sold in local markets. Not only a cooling beverage, this tuber is also considered the “ultimate remedy” against alcohol.

Why is kale known as the "king of vegetables"?

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Why is kale dubbed the "king of vegetables"?

Kale is dubbed the 'king of vegetables' due to its richness in vitamins and minerals, low calories and fat, as well as beneficial omega-3s.

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Healthy nuts and seeds to enjoy during Tet

Tet is not only an occasion to enjoy delicious food, but also a time for us to take better care of our health. One of the popular dishes…

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The once-fallen fruit that carpeted backyards is now a delicacy: Plant once, harvest for years

Once falling all over courtyard corners with no one to eat them, canistel fruit has now surprisingly 'leveled up', becoming an exotic specialty sought after by city dwellers thanks to its rich…

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5 nutrient-rich foods and drinks for healthy eyes

Almonds and peanuts are rich in vitamin E, which helps protect the eyes from unstable molecules, while walnuts and chia seeds provide omega-3s to help reduce inflammation and dry eyes.

Using organic farming as a foundation to "awaken" the potential of barren land in the Nghe region

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Using organic production as a foundation to "awaken" the potential of Nghe An's arid land

Nghe An—a land known for "hot dry winds, white sand, blazing sun, and torrential rain"—has long been referred to as a region rich in revolutionary traditions, culture, and hardworking…

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Unexpected benefits of black coffee for people with fatty liver disease

Fatty liver disease has become one of the most common silent illnesses. However, according to experts, drinking black coffee daily can help improve…

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How to make guava detox juice: Quick weight loss

With the guava juice recipe below, you can burn excess fat, detoxify, and lose weight.

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Pu Luong during the water-filling season: Quiet beauty amidst the great mountains

When the terraced fields begin to welcome the season's first water, the entire highland region suddenly becomes still, crystal-clear, and as beautiful as a slow-paced memory amidst...

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Vegetable with twice the calcium of milk: Eating it raw or cooked helps strengthen bones

A familiar vegetable in Vietnamese meals—turns out to be richer in calcium than milk. Commonly eaten raw or cooked, this vegetable not only helps strengthen bones...

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Little-known tips for choosing meaty sea crabs packed with rich, creamy roe

Do you know how to choose delicious sea crabs with firm meat and rich roe? Here are tips for selecting quality crabs like a true local fisherman.