Ginger is one of the spices that can be contaminated by mycotoxins.
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Mycotoxins contamination causes health issues. Paying attention to storage of agricultural produce can save many lives.
Wara is often fried to extend its shelf life but frying alters its taste.
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Nigeria’s soft cheese, wara, could be made more widely available with new techniques to extend its shelf life.
Nutmeg, ginger, cinnamon and other gingerbread spices.
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Spices have been prized commodities for centuries. Today, ‘warm’ flavors boost our health and spirits in fall and winter.
The gingerbread house traces its origins to 18th-century Germany.
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Ginger, a staple spice in this Christmas confection, may help reduce the risk of colds and help with digestion.
Public acceptance of aromatherapy is high, but that doesn’t mean it works.
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As the evidence for aromatherapy trickles in, be wary of marketing ploys and possible risks posed by some of these products.
Ginger may help milder levels of nausea and vomiting in pregnancy.
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It can be hard to eat a balanced diet when you are suffering from nausea and vomiting. You may only feel like oranges, hot chips, lemonade, ice blocks and pizza.