Horticultural therapy is a non-pharmacological approach that may support psychological well-being among older adults living in care homes. This study assessed changes in psychological well-being following a structured geriatric horticultural therapy intervention among residents o...
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Research Article10.9734/jsrr/2026/v32i94475
Background: Micronutrient deficiencies, or "hidden hunger," affect over 2 billion people globally. Despite dietary guidelines, urban populations often consume less than 50% of the recommended daily intake of green leafy vegetables (GLVs). Basella rubra L. (red Malabar spinach) is...
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Research Article10.9734/jabb/2026/v29i33719
Rice is a major staple food, but conventional milling and polishing reduce its dietary fibre, micronutrient, and bioactive compound content while leaving starch as the predominant component. The increasing prevalence of impaired glucose regulation and micronutrient deficiencies h...
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Research Article10.9734/jabb/2026/v29i104446
Malnutrition among preschool children (3–6 years) remains a major public health problem in India due to inadequate intake of energy and essential micronutrients, while rice, the primary staple food, loses significant nutrients during milling. This study aimed to formulate a forti...
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Research Article10.9734/jabb/2026/v29i33755