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For years, the shift toward “natural” eating has shaped how many people stock their kitchens. But in the case of salt, that well-meaning switch—from iodized table salt to trendy flaky or pink varieties—may be creating an unexpected health gap. Health professionals are raising concerns that iodine deficiency, once largely under control, could be creeping back—partly because many consumers are abandoning iodized salt without realising what they are losing. The Rise of “Better” Salt From gourmet kitchens in Accra to Instagram-worthy home cooking across the world, artisanal salts like flaky sea salt and Himalayan pink salt have become staples. They are praised for their texture, flavour, and perceived purity. The assumption is simple: less processed equals healthier. But unlike ...

In an era where ultra-processed foods dominate supermarket shelves and busy schedules often push healthy meals aside, nutrition experts continue to return to a simple truth: vegetables remain some of the most powerful tools for protecting long-term health. Packed with fiber, vitamins, minerals and antioxidants, vegetables support everything from heart health to digestion and immune function. Yet while nearly all vegetables offer benefits, research suggests that some stand out for their exceptional nutrient density — delivering large amounts of essential nutrients in relatively small portions. For people balancing office work, screen-heavy lifestyles and limited time for meal preparation, adding these vegetables to everyday meals can make a meaningful difference to overall nutrition. ...

For many people, the day begins with a warm glass of lemon water. It’s often praised as a simple ritual that supports digestion, hydration, and overall wellness. But like many health habits shared widely online, lemon water isn’t automatically beneficial in every situation. In fact, small mistakes in how you prepare or drink it could reduce its benefits—or even cause problems such as tooth damage or stomach irritation. Here are five common ways people unknowingly drink lemon water. 1. Drinking It Straight Without Diluting One of the most common mistakes is squeezing a full lemon into a small glass of water and drinking it undiluted. Lemon juice is highly acidic, and when consumed in concentrated form, it can irritate the stomach lining and contribute to acid reflux for some pe...