Vervain
Vervain (latin name: Verbena officinalis) is a valuable herbal. Early Christian folklore has it that vervain was used to staunch Jesus’ wounds once he […]
FOOD AND DRINK
Chasteberry (Vitex agnus-castus) – A Herbal Treatment For Premenstrual Tension
The Chasteberry (Vitex agnus-castus) tree, commonly shortened to ‘vitex’, Abraham’s Balm, Monk’s Pepper, Lilac Chastetree, or the chaste tree as it is often known has been […]
Valerian, A Herbal Supplement For Influencing Mood
The plant Valerian (Valeriana officinalis L.) which is found throughout Europe and some Western parts of Asia could offer the insomniac some relief and relaxation by acting […]
The Critical Importance Of Magnesium in Nutrition And General Well-Being
♠ Magnesium helps regulate calcium transport and absorption ♣ It stimulates the secretion of the hormone calcitonin which helps the integration of calcium into bone and […]
Making Sauerkraut
How to make that well known classic the fermented cabbage dish known as sauerkraut at home. Sauerkraut or ‘sour cabbage’ in German is much better […]
Conjugated Linoleic Acid (CLA)
Widespread interest in the potential health benefits of conjugated linoleic acid (CLA) especially in conjunction with polyunsaturated fatty acids (n-3 LC-PUFAs) abounds. Animal studies […]
Beverages Showcased At IFE 2017
The IFE 2017 at the ExCel Arena in Docklands, London was the biggest to date and perhaps one of the best showcases for beverages in […]
Pseudostellaria heterophylla
Pseudostellaria heterophylla (Miq.) Pax is more commonly called Hai Er Shen (Kid Ginseng), Tai Zi Shen (Prince Ginseng) or False Starwort. It is a member […]
Shanklish – A Blue Cheese From the Middle East
Cheeses are one of the great cultural food markers and one in particular, shanklish is an important economic product on the Middle East. Shanklish cheese […]
What’s the difference between the lact-ovo vegetarian and the vegan diet ?
This is a question I’m often asked by students studying food technology and nutrition because there are some distinct differences between the two diets. There […]
The Measurement Of Sulphur Dioxide In Beer, Wine & Cider
Sulphur dioxide is an extremely important compound in beer, wine and cider. It has three key roles (Dvořák et al. 2006):- It reacts with carbonyl […]
Niacin (Vitamin B3): Some Simple Points About Its Benefits
Vitamin B3 or niacin as it is also known is an important vitamin for nutrition, especially energy metabolism. We simply cannot do without it. This […]
What are the Best Sources of Protein for People ?
Introduction On Proteins For People Protein is the main source of amino acids. Here we describe some of the top food sources in some detail. […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 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 […]
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 […]
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 […]