“Eating potassium-rich foods like sweet potatoes, avocados, spinach, beans, bananas — and even coffee — could be key to lowering blood pressure, according to Alicia McDonough, professor of cell and neurobiology at the Keck School of Medicine of the University of Southern California. Decreasing sodium intake is a well-established way to lower blood pressure,” McDonough
Originally posted at http://www.koreaherald.com/view.php?ud=20170410000840 Published : 2017-04-10 18:11 Updated : 2017-04-10 18:11 The ASEAN-Korea Center in Seoul held a trade facilitation workshop in Indonesia last week in the food and beverage sector. The seminars in Jakarta and Makassar, Indonesia, on April 4 and Thursday, respectively, drew 550 representatives from Indonesia’s micro, small and medium-sized enterprises and
FAM DIGITAL – MAY 2017 Originally posted at http://www.asiaone.com/world/protect-small-farms-meet-growing-global-food-needs-study-says. PHOTO: Reuters REUTERS Apr 05, 2017 FacebookTwitterGoogle+Email As the world moves towards large-scale plantation agriculture, it’s crucial poor countries protect small farmers to meet the food needs of a growing global population, said a study from Australian researchers published on Wednesday. More than half of the world’s
FAM DIGITAL – MAY 2017 Science News from research organizations Originally posted at https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2017/04/170405130950.htm Fruits and vegetables’ latest superpower? Lowering blood pressure Dietary potassium linked with lower blood pressure Date: April 5, 2017 Source: University of Southern California – Health Sciences Summary: A new study links increased dietary potassium with lower blood pressure. Share: FULL STORY
2017 Mid Year Food and Agri Business Conference Philippine Food and Agri Business: Bright Spots and Opportunities July 13, 2017 | 1PM to 6PM University of Asia and the Pacific, Pasig City Invited Speakers* Agriculture Scenarios in 2016-2017 Prof. Rolando Dy, Ph.D. Executive Director, Center for Food and Agri Business University of Asia and the
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By Senen U. Reyes Senior Management Specialist, CFA-UA&P Rice self-sufficiency has been the target of every administration. However, it has also been a moving one from one president and agriculture secretary to another up to the current president and agriculture secretary. The reasons: climate change, occurrence of severe calamities, lack of funds, budget request not
MAPPING THE FUTURE Narratives from agribusiness experts II By: Rolando T. Dy – @inquirerdotnet Philippine Daily Inquirer / 04:59 AM May 01, 2017 In my previous piece under the similar title, Dave, my friend and global trade expert, discussed many aspects of trade in mango, garlic and onions. Dave wanted to be anonymous so that
Posted on March 22, 2017 Original article can be accessed here: http://www.bworldonline.com/content.php?section=Economy&title=sugar-regulator-proposes-import-duty-on-corn-based-sweetener&id=142584 THE Sugar Regulatory Administration (SRA) is set to propose to the National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) this week the imposition of an import duty for high fructose corn syrup (HFCS), the sweetener that has dampened industrial demand for refined sugar. SRA Administrator Anna