Pakistan’s Olive Oil Breakthrough: From Barren Land to Global Recognition

An olive plant laden with fruit. Photo: Arabi Awan.

Tucked away in the rugged hills of Balochistan and stretching across the arid plains of Punjab and KP, a quiet agricultural revolution has been taking root, one that now has the world’s attention. In a country long defined by food insecurity and crop volatility, olive oil has emerged as a symbol of resilience, reinvention, and … Read more

Plastics and Heart Disease: The Toxic Link You Didn’t See Coming

Household plastic items. (Wikipedia)

Plastic has made our lives easier, cheaper, and more convenient. But hidden within those clear shampoo bottles, food wrappers, IV tubes, and vinyl floors are invisible hitchhikers — and one of them may be silently contributing to hundreds of thousands of deaths every year. Recent scientific findings suggest that one particular plastic additive may be … Read more

Eat Smart: The Power of Meal Sequencing

Food Items. Image: AI

Meal sequencing—the order in which foods are consumed during a meal—is an often overlooked yet powerful tool in managing obesity and improving metabolic health. Dietitians claim that small adjustments in eating patterns can yield significant results, especially when supported by the latest findings in nutritional science. Research now reveals that when and how we eat … Read more