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Daily Mail
3 days ago
- Business
- Daily Mail
Moment shoplifter brazenly steals £200 worth of pistachios as shopkeeper blames viral Dubai-style chocolate trend for her 'unusual' spree
This is the shocking moment a woman allegedly stole £200 worth of pistachios from a local health store, with the shopkeeper blaming the viral Dubai-style chocolate trend for the 'unusual' spree. Damian Tapper, 44, who owns the shop in Leeds, West Yorkshire, was left in disbelief after the woman reportedly emptied the entire shelf and walked out without paying. CCTV footage captured the moment she stuffed her bag full of the pistachio nuts, with Mr Tapper reporting that the bizzare theft was not a one-off instance. He said the problem has got so bad, he has had to completely redesigning his store to have lower shelves to increase visibility. Mr Tapper said: 'We realised the whole shelf had been cleared, but only of pistachio nuts - often we do get professional shoplifters, but they'll just clear the whole shelf into their bag. 'But she specifically just targeted every single packet of pistachio nuts off of the shelf, but left all of the other nuts - which is quite unusual. 'We restocked the shelf, and within another couple of days she'd come back and done exactly the same thing, and cleared the other shelf of our own brand pistachio nuts.' Mr Tapper has blamed the viral trend of Asian-style desserts and Dubai-style chocolate, both of which include pistachios, for the thief's choice. He said: 'We're sort of guessing it's because there's such a viral trend for pistachios at the moment, partly because of Dubai chocolate and also the popularity of Asian-style desserts at the moment. 'We're guessing professional shoplifters know there's a market for when there's something they can sell quickly. 'We've had it in the past when certain things have been trending, say protein powder or almond milk, we've had all that stolen. 'It just seems to be that they know they can sell it on quickly. 'I don't think she's sat at home making pistachio cakes.' Now, Mr Tapper, who is worried that word will spread that his shop is an easy target, has made the footage of the incident public in a bid to deter thieves. The footage has already received over 10,000 views on the shop's Instagram page. Damian said: 'Once something like this happens it tends to escalate, because a lot of the shoplifters know each other, and the word spreads that you're an easy target. 'That's why we're wanting to do this publicly, so it shows them we're not an easy target.' West Yorkshire Police confirmed an alleged theft was reported to the force at Out Of This World in Leeds between 3.20pm on July 30 and 3pm on August 7.
Yahoo
12-08-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
From clear skin to detoxing, chlorophyll and collagen supplements promise a lot, but what does the science say?
Walk into any health store, scroll through TikTok, or browse the shelves of your favourite beauty retailer, and you'll be met with a familiar promise: that a pill, powder or potion could be the secret to glowing skin, boosted energy, or even inner 'detoxification.' Among the most hyped are chlorophyll – the green pigment in plants now found in trendy waters and tinctures – and collagen, the protein hailed as the holy grail for youthful skin and strong joints. But how much of the buzz is backed by science? And how much is just clever marketing dressed up in green juice and glossy packaging? Let's take a closer look to explore what they actually do, what the evidence says, and whether your money (and hopes) might be better spent elsewhere. Chlorophyll Dark leafy greens like kale and cavolo nero are well known for boosting levels of essential nutrients such as iron, folate and beta-carotene. They're also rich in chlorophyll – the pigment that plays a key role in photosynthesis, the process by which plants use sunlight to produce glucose and oxygen. Some wellness influencers, including Gwyneth Paltrow and Kourtney Kardashian-Barker, have popularised chlorophyll water as part of their daily health routines. Both promote it through their respective wellness brands – Goop and Poosh – touting a range of supposed benefits, from reducing body odour to supporting detoxification. One of the more persistent claims is that chlorophyll – in water or supplement form – can 'oxygenate' the blood. But as Ben Goldacre – physician, academic and prominent critic of pseudoscience – has pointed out, that claim doesn't quite hold up. The human body, unlike a plant leaf, isn't flooded with sunlight. And without light, chlorophyll simply can't perform photosynthesis in the gut or bloodstream. It can't generate oxygen internally – no matter how green your smoothie. So what does chlorophyll actually do? Aside from turning plants (and your poo) a vivid shade of green, its core function is to trap sunlight and convert water and carbon dioxide into glucose and oxygen. Cast your mind back to GCSE biology and the familiar photosynthesis equation scribbled across the whiteboard. Through this process, plants generate food for themselves and for animals – while releasing oxygen into the atmosphere. It's a pathway fundamental to life on Earth. But since we breathe in oxygen and eat carbohydrates, we've managed to thrive without chlorophyll. And for it to work in humans the way it does in plants, it would surely need to be present in our skin – effectively turning us into the Wicked Witch of the West. So what about those wider health claims? Supplement packaging for chlorophyllin – a semi-synthetic, water-soluble form of chlorophyll thought to be more active – often promises detoxification, glowing skin, improved wound healing and even better body odour. The suggested mechanisms? Chlorophyll may inhibit bacterial growth or neutralise foul-smelling compounds in the gut. It's also been proposed as a free radical scavenger – mopping up the unstable molecules generated by toxins or metabolism that can damage tissues. The evidence is mixed. A few (much older) studies suggest chlorophyllin can reduce the odour of faeces and flatulence, although it might also turn them green. There's weaker evidence when it comes to halitosis or body odour. Research supporting its role as an antioxidant is limited, and the buzz around weight loss is largely anecdotal. Realistically, any benefit in that department likely comes from a diet rich in greens – low in fat and high in fibre – rather than chlorophyll alone. Where things get more promising is in wound care. Chlorophyll-based dressings have been investigated for their ability to accelerate healing and reduce odours from infected wounds. Read more: Collagen But chlorophyll isn't the only so-called 'miracle' substance being sold to the wellness crowd. Take collagen – arguably even more popular than any green powder or superfood pill. Collagen is a protein and a natural component of connective tissue found throughout the body. It gives strength and structure to the skin, bones, ligaments, blood vessels – even the heart and lungs. Without enough collagen – or in conditions where collagen production is impaired, such as Ehlers-Danlos syndrome – tissues can become fragile, prone to damage or slow to heal. All the more reason, then, to make sure our bodies can produce it. Collagen is made from amino acids – the building blocks of protein – so eating enough protein is essential. Vitamin C also plays a vital role, helping the body synthesise collagen from those amino acids. But do we really need to supplement it? What does the evidence say? Some studies suggest oral collagen supplements may help improve skin appearance, support joint health, increase bone strength, and enhance muscle mass. But there's no convincing evidence that they promote weight loss or treat cardiovascular or autoimmune conditions – despite the lofty promises made by some brands. Topical collagen products are even more widespread, but their scientific backing is thinner. Collagen molecules are generally too large to be absorbed through the skin, meaning they're unlikely to have any meaningful impact on wrinkles. At best, they may hydrate the surface and offer a temporary plumping effect. In short, the research is patchy – encouraging in some areas, inconclusive in others. And when it comes to supporting your body's natural collagen production, there may be more effective (and less expensive) options. Foods such as chicken, fish, eggs and bone broth ensure a good protein intake. So too are collagen-supporting micronutrients, including vitamin C, copper and zinc. Read more: So unless you're Poison Ivy from Batman (who, to be fair, looks fantastic), you probably don't need to load up on chlorophyll. And unless your diet is lacking, you don't need to shell out for collagen powders or creams either. Love the skin you're in. It's better than turning green like Elphaba from Wicked. This article is republished from The Conversation under a Creative Commons license. Read the original article. Dan Baumgardt does not work for, consult, own shares in or receive funding from any company or organisation that would benefit from this article, and has disclosed no relevant affiliations beyond their academic appointment.
The Sun
10-05-2025
- Business
- The Sun
Popular health store suddenly closes in town centre leaving shoppers devastated
SHOPPERS have been left devastated and shocked after a popular town centre health store closed down. The Vitamin Shop in Watford is said to have been down for a month now, without explanation as to why. 1 The health and fitness supplement store has had its fixtures and fitting stripped out for refurbishment. With no announcement made in social media, the store has been listed as permanently closed on Google. There are expectations a new business will move in soon. The unit and its two-bedroom flat upstairs were made available for rent together at £27k per year earlier in the week. Th property therefore has a value of £50 per square foot of the, which is rateable at £6.9k. Managed by Perry Holt Property Consultants, the property is described to be 'prominently located'. It sits on a major thoroughfare in a 'well-established area for secondary retailers'. Closure of the Vitamin Shop is among many retailers around the UK that have stopped their operations. Another supplements store, a Holland & Barrett branch in Stoke on Trent, also closed down earlier in the year. This similarly caused devastation for shoppers in the local community, with one who took to social media and wrote: "It's all over.' According to a report by the Centre for Retail Research, an average of 37 high street shops closed every day across the UK last year. On top of that, the Centre for Retail Research has warned that 'worse is set to come in 2025'.
