Oxytocin
Oxytocin, a peptide hormone and neuropeptide, plays a crucial role in childbirth and lactation. It is also used therapeutically to induce labor and control postpartum […]
Kidney Disease Just One Of The Risks For Obese Young People
Abdominal obesity (or central obesity) – the layers of excess fat which hug the stomach has a considerable impact on health and none of it […]
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 […]
Trichosporon cutaneum and Lipid Production
Trichosporon cutaneum is a yeast species known for its robust capabilities in lipid production. As an oleaginous yeast, T. cutaneum can accumulate substantial amounts of […]
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 […]
A No-Calorie Restricted Mediterranean Diet Could Be Better Than A Low-Fat Plan
Further research highlights a no calorie limit on the Mediterranean diet as a better strategy for avoiding weight gain than cutting out fatty foods altogether. […]
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! […]
No Links Between Child Obesity And Eating Late-Night Dinners
♦ A recent study finds no reason to believe that children who eat later than others are at any greater risk of increased obesity. It […]
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 […]
The Umbrella Tree (Cork Wood) (Musanga Cecropioides)
Musanga cecropioides R. Br. ex Tedlie (family: Cecropiaceae) which is also known as the Umbrella Tree or Cork Wood is a tree used in the […]
Association Between Eating Potatoes And Raised Blood Pressure
♥ New study associates raised blood pressure or hypertension with eating potatoes. Very often, specific foods are associated with particular risk factors rather than the […]
Why Do We Get Poor Flavour From Shop Bought Fruit And Vegetables?
Flavour in fruits and vegetables is one of our most important quality attributes. It is one of the reasons why the consumer selects one item […]
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 […]
A Plant With Potential To Treat Male Sterility – Basella alba
The Malabar Spinach or Vine Spinach as it is also known by (Basella alba L. family: Basellaceae) is an important, popular green leafy vegetables found […]
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 […]