The acid growth theory states that the auxin-induced acidification of plant cell walls causes their expansion. A model now suggests that excessive acidification leads to growth inhibition ...

Knowing what to do if you’re prone to dips in your blood sugar can help keep you safe. You may try fast-acting juice or glucose, or adjust your insulin dose to help quickly raise your blood ...

Fruits lower in sugar are also often lower in calories, but still provide the fiber, vitamins, minerals, antioxidants, plant compounds and other beneficial nutrients fruit is known for.

Choosing between animal and plant protein sources depends on several factors, including your individual nutrition goals, dietary preferences, and the cultural or ethical values that shape your eating ...

Honey is a sugar substitute that may also have many health benefits. Read about the different kinds of honey you can try, its benefits and its side effects. Suchandrima Bhowmik is a freelance ...

Watermelon is a fruit that contains natural sugar. While it is usually safe for a person with diabetes to eat watermelon, several factors determine the portion size and frequency of consumption.

Lord Alan Sugar, star of the BBC show The Apprentice, wants to see real life apprentices, and all other workers for that matter, back in the workplace. "They've got to get their bums back into the ...

Our editors also may be in touch with follow-up questions. Of the many health metrics to monitor, blood sugar levels are of great significance, as they can serve as an indicator of overall health.

For an earlier show of flowers, sow sweet peas and cosmos indoors, ready to plant seedlings outdoors in spring. This time of year is also perfect for planting bare-root trees and shrubs, saving money ...

The move was revealed by Amuru district leaders who held a meeting with the top executives of the Madhvani group of Companies at Kakira Sugar Factory plant in Jinja city last week. The meeting ...

Michael Lakony (M), while at Kakira Sugar Limited in Jinja. (Photo by Donald Kiirya) The sugar project Madhvani said the Amuru Sugar Works will also have an integrated sugar plant; a bagasse-based ...

Production Officers and District Councilors to the managing director of Kakira Sugar Ltd to meet Mr Mayur Madhvani. According to Mr Lakony, there are allegations of political interference and ...