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  Veganism is the most effective way to combat climate change. A popular slogan used by proponents of the vegan diet. One click on the internet and you can see Hundreds of headlines and news articles saying how huge chunks of Land are cleared everyday to make areas for Cattle farming and grazing. As a result, a movement known as veganism has emerged.In dietary terms it means abstaining from all products derived partially or wholly from animal sources ( The vegan Society ) .  Veganism started as a fringe movement but in a short period of time it gained momentum and is mainstream now. Vegan or Veganism is usually a philosophy and way of living which seeks to exclude—as far as is possible and practicable—all forms of exploitation of, and cruelty to, animals for food, clothing or any other purpose; and by extension, promotes the development and use of animal-free alternatives for the benefit of animals, humans and the environment.  Vegans are frequently seen arguing that

  Hey my People, I recently got the opportunity to work in a food biotech lab with allergens , and while doing so  I found myself stumbled upon this horrific thought. What if I could Die from a Kiss? Well for most of us this sounds far fetched from reality but if you are allergic to Peanuts and you kissed your partner who had peanuts right before kissing you, light out for you my friend.  Food Allergies have been around for Decades, people have been suffering from them from time unknown. Just like it's origin , it’s mechanism is also unknown.  Researches   and studies show that certain proteins trigger the reaction, but in order to learn about allergies let’s dig a little deeper. Food allergies are usually caused by the big 8 (90% cases) :- Milk Eggs Peanuts  Tree nuts Fish Shellfish  Wheat  Soy but are not limited to these food products. Peanut allergy is the most common allergy in the US affecting 1 in 40 children. Who knew that a harmless looking peanut butter jar c

Ontario has just witnessed its first flurry and I was out in the  morning , chilly winds blowing through my hair with a cup of Chai tea in my hand and the words , ` There is something in the nature of tea that leads us into a world of quiet contemplation of life.’ - by   Lin Yutang   made so much  sense  .  It is the second most consumed drink , second only to the  water. Health benefits of tea have been highlighted in manuscripts , for years it was believed  that it caused a placebo effect-but as the modern day science unraveled tea , it has provided a basis for this belief.  Tea has been cultivated for years around the world not merely for its taste but also for  medicinal properties and every research published in scientific literature provides a stronger  evidence for these claims.  Tea is loaded with antioxidants and polyphenolic compounds ( catechins and theaflavins) that provide most if not all the health benefits . They have been shown to be beneficial in cardiovascular disease