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

Food Knowledge & Lifestyle

Fruit stickers: Seemingly harmless but potentially hiding health risks

What seems like a harmless sticker can leave behind adhesive residue on fruit, becoming a source of chemical and bacterial exposure that many people overlook.

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Propagating Star Anise trees using grafting and layering methods

Star Anise (Illicium verum) is a specialty crop with high economic value, primarily grown in northern mountainous provinces like Lạng Sơn and Cao Bằng.

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Knowledge on rice blast disease control

Rice blast is one of the most dangerous diseases for rice crops, causing significant damage to yield and quality in many rice-growing regions in Vietnam.

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4 fruit groups that should not be eaten with watermelon

When combining fruits, attention must be paid to chemical composition, properties, and digestion speed to understand incompatibilities that may cause harm...

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4 Health Benefits of Salted Eggs and How to Eat Them Properly

Salted eggs are an exquisite ingredient in East Asian cuisine, boasting a signature rich and buttery flavor. However, behind this culinary appeal, is this food…

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The "Golden" Times to Drink Coconut Water for Beautiful Skin

Coconut water has long been known as a wonderful natural refreshment, but few realize that it is also a treasure trove of nutrients for the beauty of…

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Foods That Effectively Protect Your Skin from the Summer Sun

Summer, with the intense heat characteristic of Vietnam's climate, is always a concern whenever heading outdoors. Ultraviolet rays such as UVA and UVB are the silent enemies…

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Cao Bang Black Grass Jelly - A Refreshing Flavor from the Land of Mountains and Rivers

Black grass jelly has become one of the signature OCOP products, fully preserving the distinctive aftertaste of this Land of Mountains and Rivers every summer.

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Euphorbia resinifera and Resiniferatoxin: A Potent Pain-Inducing Compound

Chili peppers are widely seen as the icon of spiciness, yet few know that their 'heat' pales in comparison to an unassuming succulent plant.

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3 Best Ways to Eat Pomegranates for Anti-Aging Benefits

Pomegranates have long been regarded as a skin-enhancing superfood thanks to their rich antioxidant content. These active compounds help protect cells and slow aging, making pomegranates…

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8 Benefits of Eating Mushrooms Regularly

Dishes made from various mushrooms are not only delicious but also packed with abundant nutrients. Eating mushrooms regularly helps boost overall health.

Poultry Red Mites - The Hidden Enemy of Farmers

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Chicken mites - the farmer's hidden enemy

There is a tiny but extremely dangerous "enemy" that silently causes long-term damage that not everyone realizes in time - chicken mites.

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Does drinking a glass of tomato juice every day help lower blood pressure?

Rich in lycopene and potassium, tomatoes have long been considered a heart-healthy food. Some recent studies show that regular consumption of tomato juice can...

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“Spring's Miracle Medicine”: Garland chrysanthemum is good from the heart to the brain

This vegetable is loved by many for its unique, fresh aroma. Extremely good for internal organs and health, it grows abundantly in Vietnamese gardens.

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5 groups of people who should eat pineapple for health benefits

Many studies show that eating pineapple regularly helps protect the body from inflammation thanks to special compounds and enzymes.

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Why is the eggfruit considered a superfood?

In the world of exotic fruits, the eggfruit, scientifically known as pouteria campechiana, emerges as a unique superfood.

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US expert praises the "best fish in the world", which turns out to be common in Vietnamese markets

The fish is rated as one of the richest in omega-3. The fish praised by the US expert as the "best in the world" turns out to be very familiar...

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5 types of magnesium-rich vegetables to boost health

For women, magnesium is not only the key to maintaining a stable nervous system and reducing stress, but also a factor in beautiful skin and shiny hair.

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Little known: Familiar cassava can contain natural toxins

As a familiar food crop in the tropics, cassava not only feeds millions but also hides many interesting biological characteristics.

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7 foods and drinks richer in antioxidants than green tea

Green tea has long been famous for its ability to protect cells thanks to its antioxidant content. However, many other whole foods contain substances...

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Incredible benefits of coffee beans

When first discovered by humans, coffee beans were not used to brew drinks. People crushed them into powder, mixed it with lard and ate it like a type of dry ration.