Does it matter what fed your burger, grass or grain?



The debate rages on about the benefits of both:

* Grass-fed cows have a lighter carbon footprint. They produce meat with a range of higher levels of omega-3 essential fatty acid, which can reduce inflammation, and Conjugated Linoleic Acid, which tests have show to protect against a range of diseases, including diabetes, cancer and cardiovascular disease. Grass-fed beef is firmer and leaner, and some people describe the taste as more earthy. Since it is produced on smaller-scale farms, it tends to be more expensive.

* Many beef eaters prefer grain-fed cattle because of taste and texture. The fat, marbled throughout the meat, melts at low temperatures and adds flavour and makes the meat more juicy. Grain-fed beef is also produced on a much larger scale, so it is cheaper and more widely available. Grain-fed beef has more omega-6 than omega-3 fatty acids, which can lead to inflammation, and lower amounts of Conjugated Linoleic Acid.

Three tips from La Perle's performers

1 The kind of water athletes drink is important. Gwilym Hooson, a 28-year-old British performer who is currently recovering from knee surgery, found that out when the company was still in Studio City, training for 12 hours a day. “The physio team was like: ‘Why is everyone getting cramps?’ And then they realised we had to add salt and sugar to the water,” he says.

2 A little chocolate is a good thing. “It’s emergency energy,” says Craig Paul Smith, La Perle’s head coach and former Cirque du Soleil performer, gesturing to an almost-empty open box of mini chocolate bars on his desk backstage.

3 Take chances, says Young, who has worked all over the world, including most recently at Dragone’s show in China. “Every time we go out of our comfort zone, we learn a lot about ourselves,” she says.

The years Ramadan fell in May

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Hometown: Cairo

Age: 37

Favourite TV series: The Handmaid’s Tale, Black Mirror

Favourite anime series: Death Note, One Piece and Hellsing

Favourite book: Designing Brand Identity, Fifth Edition

Dr Afridi's warning signs of digital addiction

Spending an excessive amount of time on the phone.

Neglecting personal, social, or academic responsibilities.

Losing interest in other activities or hobbies that were once enjoyed.

Having withdrawal symptoms like feeling anxious, restless, or upset when the technology is not available.

Experiencing sleep disturbances or changes in sleep patterns.

What are the guidelines?

Under 18 months: Avoid screen time altogether, except for video chatting with family.

Aged 18-24 months: If screens are introduced, it should be high-quality content watched with a caregiver to help the child understand what they are seeing.

Aged 2-5 years: Limit to one-hour per day of high-quality programming, with co-viewing whenever possible.

Aged 6-12 years: Set consistent limits on screen time to ensure it does not interfere with sleep, physical activity, or social interactions.

Teenagers: Encourage a balanced approach – screens should not replace sleep, exercise, or face-to-face socialisation.

Source: American Paediatric Association

'The Predator'
Dir: Shane Black
Starring: Olivia Munn, Boyd Holbrook, Keegan-Michael Key
Two and a half stars