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Most butterflies live for only a few days nor weeks. But postman butterflies live for up to 9 months because they feed on pollen as well as nectar. Pollen is rich in nutrients, especially proteins.


The pineapple treatment


The pineapple treatment
The journal 'Gut' reports that British researchers claim that an enzyme called bromelain", extracted from pineapple, has prevented traveller's diarrhea in piglets which were infected with E. coli. E. coli infections usually produce debilitating diarrhea.
5 SEPTEMBER 1998
The Globe and Mail
5 SEPTEMBER 1998

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