The Illipe Nut is Nature’s Gift from the Rainforests
The illipe nut, scientifically known as Shorea stenoptera, is a remarkable botanical treasure native to the lush rainforests of Southeast Asia. Renowned for its rich […]
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Go Animal Tracking With RFID
Radio frequency identification (RFID) is now part of the food industry’s answer to improved health and monitoring of livestock animals. The system is based on […]
Preparing Beef Aloo Qeema
Beef Aloo Qeema, also known as Keema Aloo, is a popular Pakistani and North Indian dish made with minced beef (keema) and potatoes (aloo), cooked […]
Vitamin B3 Might Be A Possible Treatment For Glaucoma
♦ A new study with mice genetically predisposed to glaucoma did not develop this condition when provided with drinking water containing vitamin B3 (niacin, nicotinamde). Glaucoma […]
Energy Balls Bounce Higher
After Christmas there seems to be open season waged by nutritionists on high protein supplementation. Yes – the body, especially the gut and liver simply […]
Beware Dodgy Performance And Weight Loss Pills – The Case Of DMAA
There are plenty of supplements out there with fake claims attached and many containing illegal substances within their formulations. When you are selling any health […]
Sunflower Oil: Composition, Properties, and Uses
Sunflower oil, extracted from the seeds of the sunflower plant (Helianthus annuus), is a widely used vegetable oil with applications spanning from culinary to industrial […]
Nutrition For Basketball Players
A couple of basketball fanatics in the USA were just commenting on a game involving Kansas Jayhawks and how fit these guys must be. It […]
South Africa Gives us Mahewu
Mahewu, also known as amahewu or mageu, is a traditional African fermented beverage that holds cultural significance in many communities. This nutritious and refreshing drink […]
Acrylamide Detection Now Quicker And Cheaper With Near-Infrared Spectroscopy
♦ Acrylamide is a potent carcinogen and neurotoxin formed in overcooked foods ♦ Near-infrared spectroscopy (NIRS) used to measure acrylamide levels in fried foods. ♦ […]
Tapeworms Still Prove A Measurable Problem
Tapeworms conjure images of 30ft wriggling worms holed up within our intestines and your grandmother telling you to make sure pork is well cooked or […]
Eating Disorders Increasingly Affecting More Middle-Aged Women
Eating disorders have significant impact on women’s health, perhaps more so than any other condition. What is often regarded as affecting young women in particular […]
The Sugar Apple (Annona squamosa)
The Sugar Apple (Annona squamosa L.) is related to Cherimoya, another custard apple species. It is extremely popular throughout the tropics, especially in climates where the […]
Lifestyle Leaders Come To Earth With Moon Juice
We don’t often cover naturalness as a cooking concept but this should be an exception. Cooking is a highly pragmatic art with plenty of science […]
Who Is ‘Free From’ Really For ?
The phenomenon of the ‘free from’ statement on foodstuffs has become a powerful symbol of the way in which people perceive food. I’ve not yet thrown away all […]
Exercise Capabilities Increased With L-Arginine Consumption
Trying to go the extra mile in the gym means forcing the body to achieve more than might be possible. Sports supplementers take L-Arginine which […]
A Potent Aphrodisiac May Also Be A Potent Treatment For Alzheimer’s
♦ cola de quirquincho is a popular aphrodisiac and memory enhancer in Argentina. The aerial parts of Huperzia saururus (Lam.) Trevis. (syn. Lycopodium saururus Lam., syn. Urostachys […]
Kale Sprouts Add Plenty To Salads
Kale sprouts might not be the first salad item to think of but they add plenty of interest and bags of health. The humble kale […]
Salmon – Could It Become A Luxury If Sea Lice Get Their Way?
♦ Sea lice pose a major threat to salmon stocks and cause a price hike. Salmon was treated many years ago as a luxury item, […]
Chromium Supplementation In Obesity And Weight Management
♦ Chromium supplements are sold on the basis that they increase lean body mass, help reduce body weight and decrease body fat levels. ♦ Is there […]