There’s Value In Tomato Seeds
♦ Tomato seeds contain useful proteins which could be useful in other foods but just get thrown away The ubiquitous tomato (Lycopersicon esculentum L) is grown […]
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Indian Black Salt (Kala Namak)
What Is It ? Indian Black Salt which is also known as sanchal and kala namak is a volcanic rock salt commonly used to season […]
Nutrient Rich Snack Bar Slashes Risk of Diabetes In Weeks
♦ Scientists claimed a cheap snack bar full of critical nutrients could cut the risk of diabetes in just 8 weeks. ♦ A cheap and […]
Consumption Of Garlic Indicates Strong Clinical Benefit In Blood Pressure Management
Never mind the effect on your breath, dietary supplements with garlic (Allium sativum) show it helps reduce hypertension (blood pressure) according to a meta-analysis of […]
Xylazine
The thiazine derivative, Xylazine (C12H16N2S) is a powerful sedative, muscle relaxant and analgesic for animals (Aziz and Martin, 1978; Derossi et al., 2003).It also finds […]
Boswellia thurifera – Frankincense
Frankincense (olibanum) like its close relatives in the Boswellia genus has medicinal properties which are especially important in controlling reproduction. This particular species is found in […]
Skirret, A Vegetable Fit For A King
We don’t often sing the praises of a root vegetable, but one that is returning to the garden allotment is skirret, water parsnip, sugar root or […]
How to make Chicken Noodle Soup (Pho Ga)
Vietnamese chicken noodle soup or pho ga is the equally delicious cousin of the classic Beef Pho which everyone associates with that country. It is basically […]
What is Computational Fluid Dynamics?
Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) is a branch of fluid mechanics that solves mathematical equations using numerical methods and algorithms to solve and analyze fluid flow […]
The Majesty Of Dumplings
♦ Explore the world of dumplings ! Dumplings are food products that are enjoyed all over the world. They may be eaten in their own right or […]
Buglossoides Oil
♦ The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) has now classed Buglossoides oil as a safe novel food ingredient following initial concerns over its safety by […]
How eating a yogurt could help to ease your hay fever
Could something as simple as eating probiotic foods really help to ease your hay fever? American scientists tested theory involving 1,900 people based on […]
Clenbuterol
Clenbuterol is banned for athletes but regular cases of sport stars testing positive for this drug amongst others are a regular occurrence. Alberto Contador was […]
How to Prepare Lemongrass Chicken Satays
If you are looking for a typical Vietnamese dish then look no further than these Grilled Lemongrass Chicken Satays. They taste great and make an […]
Eating Fish Or Being Vegetarian Generally Helps In Battle Against Colorectal Cancer
♦ An interesting study backs up a number of findings in the research literature that vegetarian or vegan, and/or fish-eating Seventh-day Adventists of both sexes appear to […]
Japanese Katsu
Flavour trends for 2015 tend to follow closely the previous years’ trending and one area that still has traction is sauce. One particular Japanese flavour is […]
Coffee Drinking Linked To Reducing The Onset Of Atherosclerosis
Coffee continues to grab headlines. Being an avid coffee drinker, it would suggest that I’m doing myself no harm whatsoever if I drink at least […]
Coffee Drinking Shown In Study To Reduce Liver Cancer By 40%
Liver cancer is one of the most common cancers in the world and the third most common cause of cancer death. Hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) is […]
Innovative Ingredients: Banana Flour
Bananas have always been a great source of energy. Politicians and sports personalities alike seem to have a propensity for demonstrating their peeling techniques and […]
The Joy Of Olive Oil
Olive oil, that slightly greenish golden unctuous liquid filling so many bottles is one of the key elements in a great dressing or when lightly […]