Buddhism and the importance of caring for others and being celibate
Buddhist saints have been described as having the maternal compassion of a mother who is always there to feed, clean,…
Category: Food and Drinks
Combo meals and discounts on fast food encourage us to consume more junk
Australians enjoy eating out, particularly fast food. A third of the household budget is spent on food that’s prepared outside of…
Cash remains king in Chile, but its days could be numbered
Despite global moves toward new forms of payment such as contactless and mobile transfers, the crisis in Chile highlights the…
Global Analysis Shows They Aren’t Well Signposted
National dietary guidelines rarely provide a direct answer to the question of what ultra-processed food is. Seven countries mention “ultra-processed…
The myth that rolling your own tobacco contains fewer additives
In my last column, I reported on the massive growth in Australians who have been rolling their own tobacco over the past…
Bonus obsession makes bankers miserable
The news that large banks are continuing to offer large bonuses has caused a new round of anger among the…
The pandemic had little impact on Canada’s legal cannabis sales
The increases were often blamed, despite a lack of evidence, on the COVID-19 pandemic and related societal disruptions. Many people were stuck alone…
Big Soda’s tactics to confuse science and protect their profits
The beverage industry, particularly prominent soda manufacturers often referred to as “Big Soda,” has been involved in tactics aimed at…
How Muslims are observing obligations to the poor this Ramadan
During Ramadan, Muslims worldwide observe various religious obligations, including acts of charity and support for the less fortunate. This holy…
Comics tap into the real emotions of the world wars
Comics, as a medium of storytelling, have an exceptional ability to capture and convey the real emotions of the World…