Eating Some Protein Three Times A Day Might Be Key To Keeping Strength In Old Age
Regular protein consumption is associated with keeping good muscle strength especially in old age. A teaspoon of high protein food like peanut butter or an […]
Cruffin – Whatever next ?
You may ask yourself what a cruffin is. Australians will know what you are discussing. One clue is the –uffin which refers to the muffin […]
Give It Up For The Purple Ube
The Purple Ube (say it as oo-bae) is the new yam on the block. If there is one vegetable to come out of the Phillipines […]
Food Safety With Fruit And Vegetables
When it comes to food safety, handling fruits and vegetables properly is probably as important as handling meat products. We’re all familiar with food poisoning […]
Waffles Mean A Great Deal To Americans But They Are Wholly Belgian
How is that Belgium comes to be associated with so many sweet delicious things like chocolate and waffles ? I don’t know either in truth […]
Yakiniku Set To Be The Japanese Trend For The Summer
Smoking barbecues sizzling with skewered beef, chicken nuggets, sardines wrapped in foil and baps fill the summer air with smoky, mouth-watering smells. Not a scene […]
One Pint Of Beer A Day ‘Increases Your Risk Of Dementia’
Is there any evidence to link alcohol consumption and dementia? One unit of alcohol is less than a pint of beer or lager, or a […]
Witch Hazel Uses And Benefits
Witch Hazel (Hamamelis virginiana L.) is a valuable natural skin care product for treating a wide range of conditions and ailments. The extracts are obtained from […]
Vegan Fast Food Is The New ‘Junk’ Food
Think of fast food and I think of a big fat juicy beef burger sandwiched between two baps, loads of salad, ketchup, Dijon mustard and […]
Supergreens Really Are Fantastic
Supergreens contain all types of greens. It is a very dense mixture in both colour and flavour with extraordinary health benefits. This is due to their high nutrient content […]
Short Bites – The Top Ten Protein Sources In The United Kingdom
Globally, there has been a steady rise in the amount of animal based protein we eat. Sans and Combris (2015) recently published a review which […]
Blanching Fruit And Vegetables
Blanching is an important aspect of cooking, especially when vegetables are to be used for further processing or storage. It is a pretreatment essential to […]
Why Would You Crust Freeze Your Food Products ?
Crust freezing is a process of creating a hard surface on a food. It involves creating a very thin frozen layer on the outer surface. […]
The Key Trends in Food And Nutrition For 2018
What are the drivers of the major food and nutrition trends for 2018 ? Generally, we are all becoming more knowledgeable as we begin to […]
Hibiscus sabdariffa – How Does It Help You?
Hibiscus sabdarrifa or roselle to give it its other commonly used name is a plant ingredient to watch for in 2018. We have however been […]
Black Pepper: More Than Just A Spice
Black pepper (Piper nigrum L.) remains one of the key spices and seasonings in cuisine, particularly European, Asian and American cooking. It has an extremely […]
A Daily Brew Might Might Be The Answer To Preventing Glaucoma
The daily cuppa might be the one of best things for your eyes, especially in reducing your chance of going blind. One cup of tea […]
The Benefits Of Horse Chestnut Seed Extract
Horse Chestnut seed extracts have a long use as a herbal remedy for what is termed venous insufficiency. The condition, venous insufficiency refers to the […]
Canadian Willowherb
The tribes of the Canadian forests have been applying Canadian Willowherb (Epilobium angustifolium) for millennia. Why ? To act as a skin cleanser, removing dirt […]
Zeina Comes Up With The Savoury Nuts
We look at five new snacks based on nuts roasted with various seasonings for that WOW factor ! Food Matters Live always showcases some fascinating […]