Ultra-Processed Foods Could Increase Risk Of Early Death
Two studies published in the British Medical Journal (BMJ) are claiming that eating various ready meals and other foods which contain high sugar and added […]
Month: May 2019
The Health Benefits Of The Citrus Fruit, Shiikuwasha
Shiikuwasa is a citrus fruit indigenous to the Ryukyu Islands. It is primarily grown in Okinawa and the Kagoshima prefecture (Kyushu Island) with the scientific […]
What Are Omega-3 Fatty Acids ?
The omega-3 fatty acids are an absolute for the body to function properly. They can only be ingested in food and are described as essential. […]
Carotenoids Really Are Healthy For Us
Carotenoids are natural pigments in many fruits and vegetables associated with good heart health. What do we mean by carotenoids ? Well, these are natural […]
The Benefits Of Hoan-Ngoc
Hoan-Ngoc is a traditional plant medicine found in South-East Asia. Pseuderanthemum palatiferum (Nees) Radlk is a Vietnamese plant in the Acanthaceae family. The plant is also […]
The Health Benefits Of Dates
Dates (Phoenix dactylifera L.) are the most important food crop in many countries of the Middle East. They are reckoned to be the oldest cultivated […]
What Is Ragi (Finger Millet) And Why Should We Eat It ?
Finger millet or ragi as it is known in India is widely eaten because it is highly nutritious. It is also extremely convenient as a […]
Apple Cider Vinegar – What’s the Hype All About?
Apple cider vinegar is going to be one of those products which has a plethora of health benefits attributed to it. We have been drinking […]
Give Your Brain A Boost With Nootropics
Nootropics may seem a very peculiar word sounding something like a type of hot jungle. In fact these are supplements designed to improve and benefit […]
What Is DHMA?
DHMA or dimethylhexylamine is a stimulant that has found its way into sports products and supplements. It goes by many names; 1,5-dimethylhexylamine, 2-isooctyl amine2-aminoisoheptane, 1,5-DHMA, […]
What Is A Balanced Diet?
Overview On A Balanced Diet A balanced diet is one that contains adequate and sufficient amounts of all the necessary nutrients which are required for […]
What Is An RDA And What Does It Apply To?
The acronym RDA means Recommended Dietary Allowance. In some cases the ‘A’ has come to meet ‘Amount’ however it means to all intents and purposes […]
The Health Benefits Of Hawthorn
Hawthorn (Crataegus monogyna) amongst many species in the genus produced a berry fruit that characterises late summer and autumn with its red spattering of bushes. […]
Sensory Testing -Using It To Make Food Taste Better
Telling whether there is a difference between two products is a major exercise in sensory science. Why conduct such tests ? Changing ingredients such as […]
The South Beach Diet
In all seriousness the South Beach diet is a popular hit with many claiming it to be a bit of a fad. It was developed […]
WeightWatchers Or WW Diet
The WeightWatchers Flex programme or WW diet is a well established diet which relies on the SmartPoints system. Values are assigned to a series of […]
Achieving Stable Gene Amplification
Generating stable gene amplification in a chromosome typically involves the introduction of specific genetic elements or manipulation of the chromosome to promote increased copy numbers […]
The Benefits Of Argan Oil
Argan Oil is not as well known as olive oil but deserves better press. Suppliers at food exhibitions regularly show off this plant oil because it has […]
Paleo Diets Help Achieve Quicker Weight Loss But Lower Nutrient Intake
Recent evidence supports the paleo diet as a more effective way to lose weight quickly compared to a balanced diet but may not offer the […]