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

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Product traceability, fighting unsafe food during the Lunar New Year

Faced with the risk of contaminated and low-quality food increasing during the Lunar New Year, strengthening traceability and the application of barcodes and QR codes...

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Does drinking plantain water really help reduce kidney stones?

Growing wild in field banks and roadsides, but according to traditional medicine experts, the plantain plant has diuretic effects, supporting the elimination of kidney stones and cooling the urinary tract.

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What is special about this herbal remedy compared to "better than ginseng" that many people drink daily to get healthier?

This is a familiar medicinal material in traditional medicine. Thanks to its high content of flavonoids and saponins along with many vitamins and minerals - especially this type of plant...

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10 types of fruit and vegetable peels you should eat for fiber

Many people often discard fruit and vegetable peels without knowing that they contain many nutrients.

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5 natural drinks to keep your face youthful

Nutrition experts share how to use collagen-boosting drinks to reduce wrinkles and maintain a youthful glow.

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

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

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Aloe vera plant: Rich in medicinal value

This familiar plant is very easy to grow and is regarded as a "miracle" herb with countless benefits for health and beauty.

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What makes Mo O watermelon so appealing?

Mo O Hamlet, Tran De Commune (Can Tho City) is a long-standing local watermelon-growing area. Residents here name the watermelons after the place: Mo O Watermelon.

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How to choose fresh, clean prepared snails free of chemicals for family meals

Concerns over 'water glass'—an industrial chemical used by unscrupulous vendors to bleach and bloat snails with water for illicit profit—leave consumers…

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Prickly pear cactus fruit: Characteristics, how to eat, and notes

There are wild or humble fruits in Vietnam that are sold abroad at high prices and even regarded as "miracle remedies…"

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Kudzu root: A folk remedy to cool the body and relieve hangovers

Now in season, kudzu roots are widely available across local markets. Beyond serving as a cooling beverage, this root is also considered an effective antidote to alcohol.

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

Kale is dubbed the 'king of vegetables' thanks to being rich in vitamins, minerals, low in calories and fat, while also containing healthy omega-3 fatty acids.

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Healthy nuts to eat during Tet holiday

Tet holiday is not only an occasion to enjoy delicious food but also a time to take better care of our health. One of the most popular snacks…

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The once-neglected fruit that fell in yards is now a specialty, harvested for years after one planting

Once falling in yard corners with no one to eat them, the canistel (eggfruit) has unexpectedly 'elevated' its status, becoming a unique specialty sought after by city dwellers for its rich flavor…

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5 nutrient-rich foods and drinks for eye health

Almonds and peanuts are rich in Vitamin E, protecting eyes from unstable molecules, while walnuts and chia seeds provide omega-3 to help reduce inflammation and dry eyes.

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Using organic production as a foundation to "awaken" the potential of arid land in Nghệ An

Nghệ An - a land of "Laos winds, white sands, scorching sun, and fierce rains" - has long been known as a land rich in revolutionary tradition, culture, and industrious people…

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Unexpected benefits of black coffee for fatty liver patients

Fatty liver disease has become one of the most common silent conditions. However, experts suggest that drinking black coffee daily can help improve…

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How to make guava juice to detoxify the body: Rapid weight loss

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

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Pù Luông in the flooding season: Silent beauty amidst the vast wilderness

As the terraced fields begin to welcome the first water of the season, the entire mountainous area suddenly turns tranquil, pristine, and as beautiful as a slow-paced memory amidst…

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The vegetable with twice the calcium of milk: Eaten raw or cooked, it promotes strong 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 keeps bones strong…

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Tips for choosing meaty sea crabs with rich, creamy roe that not everyone knows

Do you know how to select delicious sea crabs that are packed with firm meat and rich roe? Here are tips to pick great crabs like a true local from the coast.