Sea Kelp – How Good Is It For You ?
For many years now, sea kelp has been viewed as a rich source of iodine with a significant amounts of calcium and smaller amounts of potassium and […]
Month: February 2018
What Are Pampered Pets Being Fed This Year ?
Pet owners are a funny breed in many ways. I’m one ! Ask them about their animal and four out of five pet owners will […]
Lemon Verbena Extracts Appear To Reduce Muscle Damage Following Intense Exercise
New research from Germany shows supplementation with a lemon verbena extract eases muscle soreness and reduces muscle damage following extreme, intense exercise. The research confirms […]
Farro? What It Really Is And Where You Find It
Grains are of increasing interest to the public at large having moved from the preserve of the foodie to a more mainstream audience. We are […]
Can Drinking Small Amounts Of Alcohol Benefit the Brain ?
According to new research, there is evidence that drinking a small amount of alcohol does the brain more good than harm. Chronic alcoholism brought about […]
Some Of the Great Features Of Star Anise
You can never fail to be intrigued by the appearance of star anise. It has those star shaped seed pods containing very often a little […]
How to make Pear Drops
Pear drops are a classic British confectionery with a charming history. They date back to the 19th century and are known for their distinctive pear […]
The Approval Process For Genetically Modified Yeasts and Bacteria in the EU
Getting a genetically modified (GM) bacterium or yeast approved in Europe is a complex and tightly regulated process. The approval procedure is governed by European […]
The Problems With Erucic Acid
Erucic acid is probably not on everyone’s hate list but is a compound in the food supply chain that we need to be mindful of. […]
Restricting Asparagine Production May Be Key To Halting The Spread Of Breast Cancer Cells
Some compounds in food appear to have quite a profound effect on the spread of breast cancer cells according to new research from the University […]