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Brexit ideas of UK food self-sufficiency are just pipe dreams

23 October 2019

In principle, it is a great idea for the UK to grow more of its food – but simple matters of geography, climate and population mean it is a no-go, says James Wong
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Choline: The forgotten vital nutrient we’re not getting enough of

23 October 2019

Standard nutritional advice to cut down on meat and dairy may be stopping us getting enough of an essential nutrient named choline. Should we be worried?

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