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How much is too much food and why do takeaways always have so much carb?
“Carbohydrate foods such as rice, noodles, pasta and potato are considered cheaper than meat and seafood, which might explain why…
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The nutritional reputation of eggs has had ups and down – so how healthy are they?
To many nutrition experts, eggs are golden – one of the most accessible and affordable protein sources available. Experts point out…
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From medicine to munchies: The surprising history behind your favourite drinks and snacks
Historically intended for: Sore throat, morphine addiction, hangover, hiccups, headache, fatigue and impotence Original key ingredients: Coca leaves and kola…
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Commentary: The real costs of Indonesia’s free school lunch programme can’t be ignored
NOT A PANACEA Ensuring good governance (especially food safety) would be essential to preventing the programme from being the “pebble…
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You don’t like breakfast food or only drink coffee in the morning? Here are a few things to consider
I did not eat breakfast before starting to write this article. But I did feed my three children before sending…
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Logistical, fiscal challenges – and Indonesia’s stunted children – await President-elect Prabowo’s free meal initiative
Java, where the current capital Jakarta is located, is home to three of the biggest shipping ports in the country.…
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FairPrice Group gives away 12,000 breakfast bundles to PSLE students
“We are in the final stretch of studying for the exams. This breakfast package will help to energise them,” said…
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Pregnant women, breastfeeding mothers among those to benefit from Indonesia’s expanded free meal initiative
JAKARTA: The Indonesian government is set to expand its proposed free meal programme to include pregnant women, breastfeeding mothers as…
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All about dates: How nutritious are they as a snack and what’s the best way to enjoy them?
Then, there are the various date varieties that have their own distinct characteristics. Deglet noor has a firm texture that…
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