The Benefits of Turmeric and Curcumin
One of the vibrant colours of Indian cooking is partly due to the addition of turmeric, an ochre coloured spice obtained from its rhizomes. Turmeric […]
FOOD AND DRINK
What Are Polyunsaturated Fatty Acids (PUFAs) ?
The polyunsaturated fatty acids which are abbreviated to PUFAs, are lipids. They all have at least two double bonds present. Those of animal origin are […]
Dill
Dill (Anthum graveolens L.) is a herb that has a sweet, aniseed flavour and complements fish extremely well. The seeds are also an important condiment. […]
What Is Soy Leghemoglobin?
Leghemoglobin is probably the reason why there has been such dramatic rise in the meatless or meat-free burger. Might seem odd to say but it […]
Risk Of Obesity In Children Appears To Be Reduced When Drinking Whole Milk
The risk of obesity in children appears to be reduced when drinking whole milk. This surprising claim is supported by a new study published in […]
Cassava – Production, Properties and Benefits
Cassava is a woody perennial shrub with tuberous roots. It belongs to he genus Manihot which is in the Euphorbiaceae family and is also called […]
Tea Drinkers Said To Live A Healthier And Longer Life
New research published in the European Journal of Preventive Cardiology shows that drinking tea at least three times a week is associated with have a […]
Beverage Trends For 2020
At this time of year all the major market report suppliers are wading in with their predictions for the next year and to some extent […]
Pitaya (Dragonfruit)
The red pitaya or pitahaya (Family: Cactaceae) also known as the dragonfruit, or pittaberry is an attractive deep red fruit which unusually comes from a […]
Types Of Oats, Oat Flakes and Rolled Oats
Oats are widely regarded as a very healthy food and widely consumed across the planet. There are mainly two commercially grown types called hulless and […]
The Trek Range Boldly Moves On
Apologies to Star Trek fans if there is a faint whiff of the cliché here with James T. Kirk’s oft repeated phrase at the beginning […]
Psyllium Husk For Great Colonic Health
♦ Psyllium husk is a source of natural soluble fibre which is derived from a seed that also contains a nutritionally valuable mucilage. It is […]
Do You Smell Ferula ?
Bet you don’t know what the plants called Ferula are? Some of you though may know one of them as Ferula assa-foetida. Actually there are […]
How Does The F-Factor Diet Work?
The F-Factor diet began like many diets in the noughties, 2006 in fact when its founder Tanya Zuckerbrot published her book, The F-Factor Diet: Discover […]
The Benefits Of Marula And Its Oil
Marula is not a fruit that is that well known but the oil is something else altogether. The fruit of the tree was probably sought […]
Cape Gooseberry Is Packed With Beta-Carotene
The Cape Gooseberry which is also known as Physalis is that perfectly round orange ball that you find garnishing an entree or salad. It sometimes […]
Chinese Yellow Rice Wine Or Huangjiu
Chinese yellow rice wine or Huangjiu (Chinese: 黄酒) is a traditional alcoholic beverage of long-standing over many centuries. It might have been around since 2,500. The […]
Choline For Brain Health And Reduced Dementia Risk
Choline is a nutrient that is a vital component of the messaging system for the brain. It is also involved in other various biochemical activities, […]
Kava Kava
Kava Kava or to many of us don’t need to name it twice, just kava is the Polynesian plant with the intoxicating powers. It is […]
What Is Palmitoleic Acid ?
Palmitoleic acid is an unusual omega-7 monounsaturated fatty acid. Chemically, it is also known as (9Z)-hexadec-9-enoic acid. The acid is commonly found in glycerides in […]