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Newsweek
8 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Newsweek
Woman on Vacation Picks Fresh Oranges for Juice—Horror at What's in Glass
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. A video showing a mother and daughter making orange juice from street-side fruit in Portugal has gone viral on TikTok, due to the unexpected discovery of what appeared to be maggots writhing in their freshly squeezed drink. Posted by TikTok user @rubywillow._, the video was filmed last week in Portugal's Algarve region and has garnered more than 9.3 million views since it was shared on June 18. It begins with a caption overlaid on the video saying: "You thought it was a good idea to make fresh orange juice in Portugal … it was not." The footage shows a woman collecting fallen oranges from beneath a tree along a public street, with an empty plastic bag in hand. The video then cuts to scenes of the fruit being juiced, and a close-up of the freshly squeezed liquid reveals small white organisms moving visibly in the glass. Screenshots from a TikTok video of a woman making juice from oranges taken from a tree on a street in Portugal. Screenshots from a TikTok video of a woman making juice from oranges taken from a tree on a street in Portugal. @rubywillow._ on TikTok "We believe it was maggots of some kind in the drink," the poster, who did not share her name, age or location, told Newsweek, adding that "it was my first time making orange juice." While her mother consumed half-a-glass and she herself took a single sip, she said, "neither of us were unwell afterward." Suzanne Hyslop, a qualified nutritionist at the Ocean Recovery Centre in the U.K., told Newsweek that the movement in the juice "could very well be fruit fly or other small insects that had burrowed in." She added that "this can happen when oranges are overripe or damaged or have been left on the tree too long." The incident, while amusing to some, comes amid broader challenges facing citrus production in Portugal and elsewhere in southern Europe. A June 2023 report by the U.S. Department of Agriculture found that citrus production in the European Union is primarily based in Mediterranean countries. Spain and Italy are the top producers, followed by Greece, Portugal, and Cyprus. The report stated: "A reduction in EU citrus production is expected mainly in Spain with an almost 18 percent decrease, the lowest citrus production levels since the last decade." It also noted that reductions are projected in Italy and Portugal, particularly in orange yields. Spain's crop alone accounts for roughly 65 percent of the EU's citrus production. Hyslop said: "Picking fruit straight from a tree sounds wonderfully natural, but there are some important things to keep in mind." She cautioned against picking fruit from trees in public areas, adding: "Even in a country known for its fresh produce, safety requires proper handling, hygiene and also quality control," Hyslop said. The nutritionist added that, without knowing how a tree is maintained or what it has been exposed to, there is "no guarantee it's safe to consume." She highlighted possible contaminants such as vehicle emissions, pesticides, animal droppings and other urban pollutants. Despite the mishap, the video has entertained and alarmed viewers in equal measure. User isntthisweird said: "I have never seen maggots in any type of citrus, that's crazy." User house of james noted: "Oh no. I was expecting you to try it and it being sour, but oh my! Disturbing!!" User natasharoots said: "Hmmm extra protein orange juice." User Jennie from the block wrote: "the amount of people that didn't notice the very visible worms swimming in the juice." Do you have a travel-related video or story to share? Let us know via life@ and your story could be featured on Newsweek.
Yahoo
04-03-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
Scientists Find This Vitamin Could Add Years to Your Life
"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." A recent study found a link between taking certain vitamins, exercising, and slowing down biological aging. Researchers found that taking vitamin D, Omega-3 fatty acids, and exercising affected biomarkers that determine how old you are. Here's what experts have to say about vitamins boosting longevity. Could the secret to a longer life live in your vitamin That's what the authors of a recent study published in the journal Nature Aging seem to believe after completing trials to see if a combination of omega-3, vitamin D, and a bit of exercise can slow aging. Meet the experts: Suzanne Hyslop, nutritionist at Ocean Recovery Centre; Dayan Goodenowe, Ph.D., a neuroscientist known for his work on prodromes, which are the early biochemical indicators of disease The scientists from DO-HEALTH followed 2,157 people (ages 70 and up) living in five European countries over three years to determine what effect the combination would have on a person's biological age—a number that is found using certain biomarkers to determine how old your body is relative to your chronological age. Researchers monitored participants as a randomized sampling and had them take a combination of 2,000 international units (IU) of vitamin D and one gram of omega-3 fatty acids daily while participating in a 30-minute strength training routine three times a week. After three years of collecting blood samples, DNA extractions, and telephone calls, researchers found that 777 of those who took just the omega-3 supplement were able to lower their biological age by an estimated four months, while those who did all three saw even more significant results and were able to reduce their cancer risks by 61% while also improving their overall health. Additionally, 13% saw a reduction in infections with just the omega-3 dose, and 10% saw a reduction in falls. Biological age is a term used to describe how our body ages in relation to the number of candles we have on our birthday cake each year. '[It] refers to how old our cells are and how well our tissues are functioning, which can be different from our actual chronological age,' says Suzanne Hyslop, nutrition specialist at Ocean Recovery Centre. 'It is influenced by our genetics, lifestyle, and environmental factors.' According to Dayan Goodenowe, Ph.D., a neuroscientist known for his work on prodromes, which are the early biochemical indicators of disease, the primary omega-3 found in human physiology is docosahexaenoic acid (DHA). 'DHA is a polyunsaturated fatty acid that is essential for maintaining the youthful fluidity of the body's membranes,' he says. And while our bodies can make DHA from the essential omega-3 dietary fatty acid, as we get older, Goodenowe says our ability to make DHA decreases and the oxidative stress on our bodies increases. 'These two factors contribute to our membranes becoming stiffer and less pliable as we age, in other words, 'older.'" A dietary supplementation of DHA helps reduce the effects of aging on our membranes by ensuring that the body's membranes have optimal DHA levels, he notes. Omega-3s also have anti-inflammatory properties, according to Hyslop, which may also contribute to the aging process. Strength training is not just about muscle growth, Goodenowe says. It's also about increasing bone density. He says that this type of exercise can stimulate your bones to grow stronger to meet the demands of your muscles, combatting some of the frailty we associate with aging. As for vitamin D, most of us aren't getting enough in our daily diets without adding a supplement, according to Goodenowe, which means the majority of people are already at a deficit, which may put our health at risk at any age. 'Vitamin D is essential for bone health and immune function,' Hyslop adds. Because getting older and losing function appear to go hand in hand, Goodenowe says we equate aging with a loss of function. As such, he says we think that aging causes this loss of function, like a disease. Instead, he believes the opposite is true, and it's the 'loss of function' that causes aging. 'To slow aging you need to focus on maintaining function,' he says. That means staying on top of diet and exercise and adding supplements to your diet to compensate for the things your changing body needs as you get older. After checking with your healthcare provider first, of course. Hyslop agrees. 'Physical activity, sleep, stress management, and avoiding harmful habits like smoking are also important,' she continues. 'Staying socially connected and mentally active contributes to overall well-being, which can positively influence biological aging but this is often overlooked.' Dietary supplements are products intended to supplement the diet. They are not medicines and are not intended to treat, diagnose, mitigate, prevent, or cure diseases. Be cautious about taking dietary supplements if you are pregnant or nursing. Also, be careful about giving supplements to a child, unless recommended by their healthcare provider. You Might Also Like Can Apple Cider Vinegar Lead to Weight Loss? 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