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Time of India
16-07-2025
- Health
- Time of India
This is how you can increase mushroom's vitamin D content
Mushrooms are a nutritious and versatile food, often added to soups, salads, stir-fries, and even sandwiches. They are packed with essential nutrients such as fiber, antioxidants, and vitamins. One vitamin that many people don't realize mushrooms can provide is Vitamin D. However, most store-bought mushrooms typically contain very low levels of this important nutrient. But there's a simple trick that can significantly boost the vitamin D content in mushrooms—exposing them to sunlight. Understanding the Role of Vitamin D in Mushrooms Vitamin D is an essential nutrient that helps the body absorb calcium, promotes bone health, and supports the immune system. It's primarily obtained through sunlight exposure, as the skin synthesizes it when exposed to UV rays. While Vitamin D is found in certain foods, such as fatty fish, fortified dairy products, and eggs, mushrooms are one of the few plant-based sources of Vitamin D. However, the form of Vitamin D found in mushrooms is different from the one our bodies produce when exposed to sunlight. Mushrooms naturally contain Vitamin D2 (ergocalciferol), while human skin produces Vitamin D3 (cholecalciferol), which is the more effective form in raising blood levels of the vitamin. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Secure your family's future! ICICI Pru Life Insurance Plan Get Quote Undo Nonetheless, Vitamin D2 still has health benefits, and the amount of Vitamin D in mushrooms can be significantly increased with a simple trick. Sunlight Exposure Mushrooms, like humans, have the ability to produce Vitamin D when exposed to ultraviolet (UV) light. The same way our skin produces Vitamin D when exposed to sunlight, mushrooms can synthesize it under UV light. This process is natural and very similar to how plants use sunlight for photosynthesis. By exposing mushrooms to sunlight or UV light after they've been harvested, you can significantly boost their Vitamin D content. Here's how it works: Mushrooms and UV Light: When mushrooms are exposed to UV rays (like sunlight), they begin to produce more Vitamin D2. This happens because UV light converts ergosterol, a compound found in the cell walls of mushrooms, into Vitamin D2. Optimal Exposure: To get the best results, mushrooms should be exposed to direct sunlight or a UV light source for a few hours. Even just 15 to 30 minutes of exposure can increase the Vitamin D levels in mushrooms by a significant amount. How to Increase Vitamin D in Mushrooms at Home If you're growing your own mushrooms or buying fresh ones, here's how you can increase their Vitamin D content at home: Choose the Right Mushrooms: Start with mushrooms that have the potential to increase their Vitamin D content. Most common varieties, such as white button mushrooms, cremini, and portobello, can be enhanced with UV exposure. However, some specialty mushrooms (like shiitake) may already contain higher levels of Vitamin D before exposure. Expose to Sunlight: Once you have your mushrooms, place them with their gills facing up in direct sunlight for about 15 to 30 minutes. Ideally, this should be done during the midday hours when the sun is strongest. You'll notice that the caps of the mushrooms will face upward to absorb the UV light, helping them produce more Vitamin D.
The Star
12-07-2025
- Entertainment
- The Star
Musang King reigns supreme at World Durian Championship
PETALING JAYA: Malaysia's reputation for producing world-class Musang King durians has once again been firmly cemented at the World Durian Championship 2025, where Musang King claimed the coveted 'King of Kings' title, standing out as the best among a wide range of durian varieties. Despite strong competition from other celebrated cultivars such as Tupai King, Tekka, Kim Hong, D2 (also known as Dato Nina), and D13 (Golden Bun), Musang King once again stole the spotlight. The winning Musang King durians came from We Go Farm, which emerged victorious after outperforming top orchards in a fiercely competitive field. Held at Bangi Golf Resort on Friday (July 11), this year's championship attracted 96 entries from durian-producing states including Penang, Johor, Perak, Kelantan, Negri Sembilan, Selangor, Melaka, Kedah and Pahang. Head judge Eric Chan (right) presenting the 'King of Kings' award to winners Lai Yuen Hong (left) and Ng Zi Cheng. We Go Farm stood out in the hotly contested Musang King category, taking first place ahead of Durianhill Plantation Sdn Bhd and planter Mohd Anuwar Amin Asain. In the Black Thorn category, Lee Kean Liang took the top prize, followed by Leow Soon Hoe and Ching Mun Chung. The Registered Category saw Chan Kok Leong emerge champion, with Ching Mun Chung and Victor Soon placing second and third respectively. ALSO READ: Time to feast on durians Meanwhile, in the Open Category — featuring kampung or non-clonal varieties — Mohd Lokman Hakim Johar took the lead, followed by Mohd Shahir Azmi and Lim Kim Leng. Head judge Eric Chan Yee Hong described this year's championship as one of the closest yet, noting that while Musang King retained its crown, the Black Thorn variety came very close. 'Musang King is already a household name,' he said. Judges evaluated the durians based on flavour complexity, including sweetness, bitterness, floral and alcoholic notes, to determine the best. 'But Black Thorn has tremendous potential — it could well become the next Malaysian variety to win over connoisseurs, both locally and internationally.' Chan, who is also president of the Durian Manufacturers Association, expects Black Thorn to gain greater prominence on the global stage in coming years. 'Malaysia is home to more than 200 durian varieties. What sets ours apart is not just the genetics, but our unique climate and cultivation expertise. These natural advantages allow us to produce durians that are especially loved by fans around the world,' he said. He noted that this year's event attracted a record number of participants — nearly double that of previous years — reflecting growing innovation and enthusiasm within the local durian industry. Entries were judged by a panel comprising agricultural experts, celebrity chefs and figures from the food industry. Fruits were evaluated based on strict criteria: taste, texture, colour, and aroma. Particular emphasis was placed on flavour complexity, including sweetness, bitterness, floral and alcohol notes, as well as overall balance. Texture was assessed for creaminess and smoothness, while colour and aroma completed the sensory evaluation. Orchard owners submitted their finest durians, carefully cultivated for the competition. The championship was officiated by Agriculture and Food Security Minister Datuk Seri Mohamad Sabu, who highlighted the growing global appetite for Malaysian durians. He said local favourites such as Musang King, Black Thorn, and D24 are no longer just popular in Malaysia but are in high demand among durian lovers worldwide. 'If we want Malaysian durians to continue being sought-after globally, we must have strong systems in place. That's why I stress the importance of enhancing our grading system and quality standards,' he said.
Time of India
03-07-2025
- Time of India
Two wanted in murder attempt case arrested
Kanpur: The police arrested two criminal accused in a shooting incident, after encounter on Wednesday night. On Monday night, Sablu, a history-sheeter and member of the D2 gang was with his friends Aqib and Shakeel on a scooter when some assailants on a bike opened fire on him. The bullet lodged in his neck. His friends admitted him to a nearby nursing home. On Tuesday, a report was filed at Swaroop Nagar police station against Shahid Piccha, who is in jail, his mother, brother-in-law Zeeshan, Sunny Maurang, builder Firoz Bhaiya, Yusuf, and three unknown persons for attempted murder. On Wednesday night, acting on a tip-off about the presence of Zeeshan, Shahid Piccha's brother-in-law, and his brother Faizal, the surveillance and Central Zone ACP Swaroop Nagar Indraprakash Singh, along with forces from Fazalganj, Kakadeo, and Swaroop Nagar police stations raided the area. On being challenged, the suspects opened fired on the police team. In the retaliatory firing, Zeeshan and Faizal sustained bullet injuries. The police arrested them and admitted them to the hospital. DCP Central Shrawan Kumar Singh stated that Zeeshan and Faizal were arrested. "They both carry a a reward of Rs 25,000 each on them. Raids are being conducted to find the others," the DCP added.
Daily Mail
05-06-2025
- General
- Daily Mail
BREAKING NEWS Schoolboy, 15, who racially abused and killed dog walker metres from his home in 'wicked' attack is locked up for seven years
A 15-year-old boy and 13-year-old girl were sentenced today for the manslaughter of an elderly dog walker near his home. Bhim Kohli, 80, was slapped in the face with a slider shoe and kicked and punched by the balaclava-clad male at a park near Leicester, while the female filmed and laughed. Mr Kohli had been racially abused, laughed at by the girl and left on the ground before his family found him severely injured on the evening of September 1 last year. He died in hospital the next day having suffered a broken neck and fractured ribs. Today at Leicester Crown Court, the boy and girl - who cannot be named - were sentenced by Mr Justice Turner over the attack at Franklin Park in Braunstone Town. The boy was sentenced to seven years' detention in a young offender institution. The girl's sentence is awaited. Beginning his sentencing remarks, the judge praised the family of Mr Kohli for their 'dignity' throughout the trial. He said: 'No-one could fail to be deeply moved by what his daughter, in court, and his grandson, in a statement, have said. Their grief and anger will cast a long shadow over all of their lives.' Mr Justice Turner, who referred to the 15-year-old boy as D1 and the 13-year-old as D2, said what the pair had done was 'wicked' and Mr Kohli had not deserved what had happened to him. Earlier during the hearing, in a statement read out by prosecutor Harpreet Sandhu KC, Mr Kohli's grandson Simranjit Kohli said he had been left wondering if his grandfather may have survived if he had got there sooner after he cried out for help. He said: 'My grandad was one of the most important factors of my life. He's the main reason I am who I am. My story revolves around him and with him being taken away, it's as though the author won't be able to read his own book. 'It's painful for me and my family that we will never get to see if he is proud. We won't get to see the smile on his face when his grandkids get a house, get a car, then get married and have kids of their own. 'I was the first one out of my family at the scene. Not a day goes by when I think if I were minutes earlier I could have stopped what happened. 'There is, of course, sadness and sorrow, there's also hate, anger and rage. Everywhere I go I'm haunted by the thought I could be with him if things had happened differently that day.' Reading her own statement to the packed courtroom, Mr Kohli's daughter Susan Kohli said her family are surrounded by 'consistent sadness' since he died. She said: 'They left my dad on his own, helpless and in pain. Losing dad in these cruel, violent and deeply shocking circumstances feels like our hearts have been pulled apart. 'We can't put into words the pain we feel every day - we have never felt hurt and sadness like this. 'My mum, a gentle human being, has found herself saying she would like the children subjected to the same treatment they gave her husband to see how they feel.' She added: 'My mum and I felt we needed to attend the trial each day to understand the evidence fully. 'We tried to remain strong but, the truth is, inside we feel broken and it has been stressful listening to the enormity of what happened and what he was subjected to.' Describing the moments she found her father injured on the ground in the park just yards from the family home, Ms Kohli said: 'He was in so much pain, he was screaming out. It was horrendous and we have never seen him like this. 'We knew he was very poorly and in severe pain, but we thought he would go to Leicester Royal Infirmary and be fine. 'We never imagined he would never return home. We were later told the shocking news he was no longer able to take the medication that was keeping him alive. 'He passed away before our eyes, surrounded by his family who were in floods of tears and disbelief. 'Due to him being killed in these circumstances and being involved in a criminal investigation, dad was unable to donate his organs which were always his wishes. It pains me we were unable to meet his wishes.' Mr Sandhu told the hearing that there was 'deliberate humiliation' of Mr Kohli when he was fatally attacked in the park. The prosecutor addressed the court and said: 'The evidence as a whole, in our submission, demonstrates (the boy) pushed, punched and kicked Bhim Kohli and he did so out of anger. 'The evidence we have cited also leads to the conclusion that in this case, death was caused in the course of an unlawful act which carried a high risk of death or grievous bodily harm which ought to have been obvious to (the boy). 'There was deliberate humiliation of Bhim Kohli when (the boy) used violence in the presence of (the girl) and through (the girl's) filming of that violence. 'We submit (the boy) had a leading role. The evidence establishes (the boy) was clearly encouraged to do what he did.' Defending the boy, who was 14 at the time he carried out the attack, barrister Balraj Bhatia KC said he was an 'immature young boy' but that he had shown genuine remorse for what he had done and had made 'significant strides' in bettering himself. Mr Bhatia said: 'He had no history or gripe with Mr Kohli, he wasn't even aware of his existence before the incident. He never intended Mr Kohli to die - this has affected him.' He said the injuries suffered by Mr Kohli - which the boy claimed during the trial were caused when he fell on top of the elderly dog walker - could have happened if he had fallen elsewhere. He said: 'Had Mr Kohli simply fallen in his allotment, because of his pre-existing conditions, that would be sufficient to cause death. 'The injuries are consistent with the medical evidence that falling on top of Mr Kohli, which has always been the assertion as far as the boy is concerned, following a forceful push, would be consistent with those fractures to the ribs.' Jeremy Benson KC, defending the girl who was aged 12 when Mr Kohli was killed, said she has shown positive signs for rehabilitation and there would be a 'severe and harmful' impact on her mental health if she was handed a custodial sentence. Mr Benson told the court: 'We submit that it was never the prosecution's case that (the girl's) intent was identical to (the boy's). We submit that she had no intention to cause physical harm of any sort. 'We submit she played a minor role. She used no violence herself. We say that there is no evidence that she used racist language. 'She has demonstrated, between the date of the original arrest and her conviction, that she can remain in the community without posing a risk to others. 'We submit that there is a clear and realistic prospect of rehabilitation. We submit that a custodial sentence would have a severe and harmful impact on (the girl), both in terms of the trauma to her and her mental health.'
Boston Globe
30-05-2025
- Sport
- Boston Globe
Arlington's Bryn Ryan goes out in style during Day 1 of Division 2 track and field championship
Related : Ryan, who has only run two seasons of track, came in fifth at last year's D2 meet. But knowing it would be her final high-school race proved to be all the motivation she needed. Get Starting Point A guide through the most important stories of the morning, delivered Monday through Friday. Enter Email Sign Up 'You don't want to regret anything, and I think that was just in my mind,' said Ryan. 'I just went all out.' Advertisement Ryan's 10 points helped Arlington take early positioning after Day 1, the Spy Ponders finishing the day with 23 points to North Andover's 27. Peabody (20) is right behind in third. Arlington's Nico Peukert has the finish line in his sights as he wins the 800. Brett Phelps for The Boston Globe Minutes after Ryan won the hurdles, another Spy Ponder emerged victorious. Junior Nico Peukert smashed his personal best by four seconds in the 800, winning with a time of 1:53.03. 'I just felt like I had it in me today and I did,' Peukert said. 'The last few weeks have gone pretty well. I feel more present in the race.' Advertisement Arlington's Nico Peukert celebrates with a teammate after winning the 800. Brett Phelps for The Boston Globe Also on the boys' side, Quincy senior Jayden Francois chased down the leader on the final set in the 400 hurdles to win in 53.97 seconds, almost a three-second improvement from his previous best. 'I felt all my training kick in, all the extra days, all the extra workouts just all came together and I was able to finish that race strong,' said Francois, who is committed to UMass Dartmouth. 'Honestly super excited to get this win.' Quincy senior Jayden Francois hugs a teammate after winning the 400-meter hurdles. Brett Phelps for The Boston Globe Three-time defending champion North Andover (40 points) leads the boys' side as well after the first day of competition, with Peabody (37) and Algonquin (35) close behind. The host Scarlet Knights picked up 16 points in the boys' pole vault thanks to seniors Chris Ferris (second, 11-6), Patrick Nugent (third, 11-6), and Adam Bernat (seventh, 10-0). Catholic Memorial sophomore Amar Skeete broke a 1981 Division 2 record in the boys' triple jump previously held by Jon Belanger of Scituate with a leap of 47 feet, 5 ¼ inches. The Division 1 meet continues Saturday at Merrimack. Plymouth North's Willow Herndon came in second in the 200. Brett Phelps for The Boston Globe King Philip's Alex D'Amadio (second from left) and Whittier's Tech's Mariely Cepeda race to the finish line in the 200 prelims. Brett Phelps for The Boston Globe In the 200 final, King Philip's Alex D'Amadio won by a tenth of a second. Brett Phelps for The Boston Globe Marshfield senior Nathan Looney wins the boys' 200 final. Brett Phelps for The Boston Globe The lead pack starts to form in the boys' 800. Brett Phelps for The Boston Globe Marshfield Freshman Olivia Ravelo hugs goodbye to sophomore Kaydence Boreland after they competed in the 400-meter hurdles. After this school year, Ravelo will be transferring schools. Brett Phelps for The Boston Globe Plymouth North senior Jacob Toledo competes in the 200 prelims. Brett Phelps for The Boston Globe Aiden Barker can be reached at
