Birch (Betula alba)
Birch (Betula alba L. family: Cupuliferae) is a member of about 40 known species throughout the Northern hemisphere in the Betulaceae family. This particular one […]
FOOD AND DRINK
Cereals: Fibre That Reduces The Risk Of Heart Disease
We regularly hear how fibre can help us reduce our weight, stave off type-2 diabetes and help us regulate our cholesterol levels. There is no […]
Making a Dog Treat
This recipe will create a balanced, nutritious, and delicious dog treat using the specified ingredients. The proportions are based on the given percentages. Ingredients Wheat […]
The Myth Of The Durian
Durian (Durio zibethinus Murr.) may well be the fruit with the greatest or most objectionable flavour known. It just depends on your point of view! […]
The Fighting Power Within Birch Water
New beverages enter the marketplace on a regular basis but one that has been enjoyed for its natural benefits is birch water or birch sap, […]
Adopting A Low-Salt Diet Might Not Benefit Everyone
Current opinion on low salt intakes contradicted by new research on the risk of developing cardiovascular disease. A research paper has suggested that adopting a […]
Pullulan – A Valuable Edible Coating For Fruit & Meat
Most of us are not that familiar with pullulan but we may have eaten it at some point because it is nowadays used as an […]
Bran Fiber – The Polite Way
Dietary fibre, especially the insoluble type like bran isn’t the politest of nutrients given that all doctors and nutritionists might talk about is stool quality […]
Can Birch Water Be The Next Natural Drink Hit ?
Birch water looks to be an exciting new addition to the raft of beverages that emphasise their natural and health credentials. It is a drink […]
Fruit Consumption And Lowering The Risk Of Heart Disease
♦ Reduction in heart attacks and stroke linked to eating fresh fruit Cardiovascular disease is still the leading cause of premature death and disability being […]
Doenjang
Doenjang is a traditional Korean food and is widely used in most of that country’s recipes either as a main ingredient, as a condiment, or as a […]
Rooibos – Red Bush Tea – The Reasons It Is Gaining In Popularity.
Rooibos tea or Red Bush tea is produced from the shrub Aspalathus linearis and is a popular native herbal tisane. It is popular because it is marketed […]
Samphire –Growing & Cultivation
Samphire comes as two species – the marsh (Salicornia europea) and rock forms. Both are hardy perennials which are salt-tolerant too and are found growing […]
The Western Diet Causes A Mass Extinction – Our Gut Bacteria
♥ Modern Western diets high in fat, meat, dairy and salt are found to destroy our valuable gut bacteria. ♥ Restoring our gut flora and […]
Here’s a Surprise ! Full-fat dairy products appear to be better for you.
Drinking whole or full-fat milk could help us to reduce our risk from diabetes by up to 46% Drinking skimmed or low-fat dairy products no […]
Polylysine And Its Anti-Microbial Effects
Polylysine is an effective antimicrobial in its own right but in combination with modified atmospheric packaging (CO2 as the gas) or with other antimicrobials, and […]
Chitosan As An Edible Coating
Chitosan is rapidly developing as an edible coating to protect highly perishable fruits, meats and fish. It is a linear cationic polysaccharide composed of randomly […]
Galinsoga parviflora
The plant, Galinsoga parviflora (syn. Tridax parviflora) belongs in the same family as Stevia, namely the Asteraceae family. It is known by various names including […]
The Sugar Tax
The World Health Organization (WHO) has been advocating for the use of sugar taxes as a tool to combat obesity and other diet-related diseases since […]