Low fat diets are not as healthy as first seems.
Low fat diets have long been seen as the way for many of us to maintain a healthy life style, manage our weight and extend […]
FOOD AND DRINK
Cocoa, Chocolate And Health
It’s always pleasing to read in the press about all the benefits of eating chocolate (usually dark chocolate by the way) or drinking cocoa. Yet […]
What is the difference between whey protein isolate, concentrate and hydrolysate?
Whey protein supplements come in a few different forms. Many supplement companies offer either one or a mix depending on the outcome you desire for […]
Sorghum: A Grain For Feeding The New Africans
Sorghum (Sorghum bicolor (L.) Moench) is not a novelty crop by any means. It was grown by the ancient Egyptians nearly 4,000 years ago and […]
Health Benefits Of Bilimbi
Bilimbi fruit might not be a name of everybody’s lips but it is one with some interesting health benefits. The species refered to is […]
Pulse Flours Make The Best Egg Replacers
Finding proteins to replace egg in baking has been especially troublesome for vegans and vegetarians in the past but not anymore. For the product developer, […]
Pulse Ingredients For Product Developers And Recipe Creation
Product developers are always seeking new ingredients that will offer the consumer something delicious, nutritious and exciting. Pulses come to mind when finding suitable protein […]
Canned Vegetables: What Quality Parameters To Consider When Processing
Canned vegetables are probably one of those grocery goods which always seem second best to raw, fresh produce. Nowadays, we are doing more home preservation […]
The Main Health Benefits From Eating Plums And Prunes
Late August through to the end of September is the ideal time for eating plums. As with many stone fruit, they are a satisfying way […]
Omega-3 Fatty Acids Converted To Cannabinoids Which Fight Inflammation
Marijuana and various cannabinoids are now legal in the USA but not much was known about how they are produced. Tetrahydrocannabinol is the well known […]
It Doesn’t Matter How Slim You Are, Junk Food Can Still Increase Your Risk Of Developing Cancer
Consuming junk food such as burgers and pizzas linked to an increase risk of developing cancer even if you are a normal weight. New research […]
Probiotics And Protein-Rich Diets Might Help Sooth Gut Inflammation
The probiotic Lactobacillus reuteri appears to work well with the amino-acid tryptophan in promoting tolerance in immune cells of the gut – a way of […]
Field Mint
Field mint is often found in the garden where it’s chopped leaves are infused in vinegar and used as sauce to accompany lamb or in teas where it […]
Fruit And Vegetables Head The List For US Organic Food Shoppers In 2017
Organic products are not often sought for or purchased that often by US citizens but when they do fruits and vegetables are the produce filling […]
Jujube (Zizyphus)
The Zizyphus species of which there are about 40 are all thorny, small to medium sized trees and belong to the same family as Sea […]
Almonds – The Versatile and Healthy Nut
The almond is possibly the top choice for consumers because it is so nutritionally valuable, great visual appeal and is widely used in cooking especially […]
Oats And Coeliac Disease – A Suitable Cereal Exists For Coeliac Sufferers
The vast majority of coeliacs can consume oats if they are stored away from wheat. Some people with coeliac disease are sensitive to oats. Oats […]
Davidson’s Plum
The Davidson’s plum (DP) is a group of three rainforest trees (Davidsonia jerseyana, Davidsonia johnsonii and Davidsonia pruriens) living in Australia which produce fruit. Their […]
Using Soy Protein As A Meat Substitute
Meat substitutes may seem an odd term nowadays for the vegetarian or vegan given that plant based foods are the ones being eulogised. When you […]