
Month: May 2020


Coronavirus: Five things you need to know
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Myths around the risks of coronavirus in the UK are doing the rounds. We put the facts straight.
Face masks aren’t that useful
You might be seeing people wearing them, but there is limited evidence that they work.
That’s because they are generally too loose, don’t cover the eyes and can’t be worn for long periods.
Face masks need to be changed frequently (because they get sweaty), if they are to offer any real protection.
To protect yourself, the World Health Organization (WHO) says it’s more important to:
- cover your mouth and nose while sneezing, with

Cuisine of California – Wikipedia

The cuisine of California reflects the diverse culture of California and is influenced largely by Hispanic America roots (Mexican, Latin American, Spanish), alongside Asian influences (Japanese, Chinese, Vietnamese, Thai) and European influences (Italian, French, Portuguese), as well as the food trends and traditions of larger American cuisine.
The main trends were influenced by its proximity to the ocean, its movie roots in Hollywood, and the Napa wine country, as well as its major produce production. Even California

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Food – Wikipedia
Substances consumed as nutrition

Food is any substance[1] consumed to provide nutritional support for an organism. Food is usually of plant or animal origin, and contains essential nutrients, such as carbohydrates, fats, proteins, vitamins, or minerals. The substance is ingested by an organism and assimilated by the organism’s cells to provide energy, maintain life, or stimulate growth.
Historically, humans secured food through two methods: hunting and gathering and agriculture, which gave modern humans a mainly omnivorous diet. Worldwide, humanity has created numerous cuisines and culinary arts, including a wide array of ingredients, herbs, spices, techniques, and dishes.
Today, the