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 […]
FOOD AND DRINK
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 […]
Kale Sprouts Add Plenty To Salads
Kale sprouts might not be the first salad item to think of but they add plenty of interest and bags of health. The humble kale […]
Chromium Supplementation In Obesity And Weight Management
♦ Chromium supplements are sold on the basis that they increase lean body mass, help reduce body weight and decrease body fat levels. ♦ Is there […]
Scombrotoxic Fish Poisoning And The Role Of Histamine
Scombrotoxic fish poisoning is highly unpleasant and comes from eating fish in the Scombridae family contaminated with a wide range of bacteria. The actual cause […]
Kidney Vetch
Kidney Vetch, woundwort or Ladies Fingers is scientifically known as Anthyllis vulneraria. It is an extremely bright flowering plant and often clothes fields where it’s yellow-orange colour […]
The Complexity Of Coffee Aroma
The aroma of coffee in the morning is one of the drivers that gets most of us out of bed and onto work. In fact […]
Cod Liver Oil: 11 Nutritional Health Benefits
Cod liver oil has been an age-old remedy for well over a hundred years. It is a nutrient-dense oil derived from cod fish. It is […]
Bahārāt- An Age Old Spice From Arabia Set For The Western World
The spice, Bahārāt is literally translated as such in Arabic and is one of the great all-purpose seasonings found in Middle Eastern cuisine. It is […]
What’s Not To Like About Café Au Lait ?
Can coffee drinkers, especially of café au lait, espresso, mochachino variety be really divided into groups or do we just drink what we fancy at […]
Food And Nutrition Trends In 2017
The year 2017 looks set to be the time for developing food services although for many these effects will not be noticeable to any great […]
A Taste Of America’s Deep South – Bourbon
Life was particularly hard for the early settlers of the American continent. One way to earn a crust from the land was to distill from […]
Stilton Cheese, The Iconic Blue Of The British Cheeseboard
Blue cheeses are a must for the cheeseboard and there is nothing more iconic than Stilton. G.K. Chesterton, the British philosopher and poet, and cheese […]
Have You Ever Tried Growing A Medlar ?
The Medlar (Mespilus germanica) is a self-fertile tree with a spreading habit, white blossom and offers us highly attractive autumn foliage. The fruit is collected in […]
The Manufacture Of Jelly Beans
If you’ve ever wondered how jelly beans are made then this might be the place to start. We saw Harry Potter in ‘The Philosopher’s Stone’ […]
Who Thought Whey Protein Would Make Its Way Into Coffee
Whey protein can now be found in iced coffee where it is intended to help build muscle and bones, and help the brain to develop. Arla […]
High Protein Bars Are Really Beginning To Fly
High protein bars are very much part of the mainstream in sports and body-building or muscle-generating products. Anyone hoping to reduce their weight by raising […]
Whey Protein Isolate Packs A Punch
Whey Protein Isolate (WPI) powder is one of the best quality nutritional proteins obtainable from any food source, thanks to its full amino acid profile […]
Walnuts Are The Top ‘Nut’ For The Health Conscious
♦ Walnuts are viewed as the healthiest of all nuts and they even have their own EFSA claim. Walnuts should be eaten every day according to […]
Growing Summer Savory (Satureja hortensis)
Summer Savoury or Savory (Satureja hortensis) is a hardy annual which has a strong and spicy flavour. It is a herb which is used either fresh […]