Shatavari (Asparagus racemosus)
Asparagus racemosus or satavar, shatavari, or shatamull/shotomul (Bangladeshi) as it might also be known is used in Ayurvedic medicine for a number of health reasons. In […]
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Ashwagandha
Ashwagandha (Withania somnifera. Dunal) is an adaptogen known primarily for its stress-reducing properties. It’s also known as Indian ginseng, poison gooseberry and winter cherry, a […]
Are You A Morning Person ? It Appears You Might Be Better At Choosing Healthier Foods
Circadian rhythms are essentially about how our body clock works to you and me. Recent evidence from a study by the National Institute for Health […]
Excessive Sugar Intake Associated With Increased Risk Of Alzheimer’s Disease
High sugar intake regularly receives a poor press and this isn’t helped with a recent study into its effects on the progression of a severe […]
The Transcriptome-Based Approach
To identify genes or sequences in Mycena citricolor (M. citricolor) whose mRNA abundance increases upon treatment with sterile supernatants from Penicillium oxalicum (P. oxalicum) cultures, […]
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 […]
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 […]