Vegetables are the best source of nutrition and disease protection

Vegetables are the best source of nutrition and disease protection

Vegetables are among the special blessings of Allah. All kinds of seasonal vegetables are available in Pakistan. Vegetables contain all nutrients, vitamins, minerals and especially fiber. Eating vegetables keeps a person healthy and energetic. Their use is especially recommended during illness. The usefulness of fresh and green leafy vegetables for good health is undeniable. If…

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FAO makes case for meat, eggs and milk as ‘essential source of nutrients’

FAO makes case for meat, eggs and milk as ‘essential source of nutrients’

This is particularly vital during key life stages such as pregnancy and lactation, childhood, adolescence and older age, says the study, entitled  Contribution of terrestrial animal source food to healthy diets for improved nutrition and health outcomes. Comprehensive analysis It’s the most comprehensive analysis yet of the benefits and risks of consuming animal source foods and is based on data and evidence…

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Water, source of Samoa’s ‘cultural identity’ and national wealth: A UN Resident Coordinator Blog

Water, source of Samoa’s ‘cultural identity’ and national wealth: A UN Resident Coordinator Blog

As the UN Water Conference continues at UN headquarters in New York, Simona Marinescu, the UN Resident Coordinator in Cook Islands, Niue, Samoa and Tokelau explains why finding a solution to provide all people access to clean and safe water remains a priority for the UN.   “Water is life. No other definition captures quite so aptly…

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