Removing Carbon Dioxide For Food Stability
Carbon dioxide production during food storage remains a safety and a quality issue. If a food or beverage in a glass container or other rigid […]
Forskolin
Forskolin is a key active ingredient from the root of Plectranthus forskohlii (syn. Coleus forskholi ) which predominantly grows in India, Nepal and Thailand. It […]
Punarnava (Boerhavia diffusa)
Punarnava (Sanskrit) or mookirattai in Tamil is a creeper that grows throughout India. It is also known as Boerhavia diffusa. In Ayurvedic medicine it is […]
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 […]
Are You A Morning Person ? It Appears You Might Be Better At Choosing Healthier Foods
Circadian rhythms are essentially about how our body clock works to you and me. Recent evidence from a study by the National Institute for Health […]
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 […]
Go Animal Tracking With RFID
Radio frequency identification (RFID) is now part of the food industry’s answer to improved health and monitoring of livestock animals. The system is based on […]
Preparing Beef Aloo Qeema
Beef Aloo Qeema, also known as Keema Aloo, is a popular Pakistani and North Indian dish made with minced beef (keema) and potatoes (aloo), cooked […]
Vitamin B3 Might Be A Possible Treatment For Glaucoma
♦ A new study with mice genetically predisposed to glaucoma did not develop this condition when provided with drinking water containing vitamin B3 (niacin, nicotinamde). Glaucoma […]
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 […]
Beware Dodgy Performance And Weight Loss Pills – The Case Of DMAA
There are plenty of supplements out there with fake claims attached and many containing illegal substances within their formulations. When you are selling any health […]
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 […]
Acrylamide Detection Now Quicker And Cheaper With Near-Infrared Spectroscopy
♦ Acrylamide is a potent carcinogen and neurotoxin formed in overcooked foods ♦ Near-infrared spectroscopy (NIRS) used to measure acrylamide levels in fried foods. ♦ […]
Tapeworms Still Prove A Measurable Problem
Tapeworms conjure images of 30ft wriggling worms holed up within our intestines and your grandmother telling you to make sure pork is well cooked or […]
Eating Disorders Increasingly Affecting More Middle-Aged Women
Eating disorders have significant impact on women’s health, perhaps more so than any other condition. What is often regarded as affecting young women in particular […]