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 […]
FOOD AND DRINK
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]