The past month has seen the publication of a flood of new learned studies and surveys on various aspects of the obesity epidemic. They’re literally coming at the issue from all directions – and making some fascinating discoveries and connections. Time to get caught up on the news…Read More →
It’s true that most western folks who visit Nepal are there on an expedition – to summit Everest. But while they’re waiting for their turn on the mountain, they discover that the tiny Himalayan nation has much of its own to offer at the table, along with dishes imported from its neighbours…Read More →
If you could know the precise moment of your death, would you want to? That’s a question that’s often asked among cocktail party-goers as a means of ‘breaking the ice’. Until now, it’s been great for that purpose, because nobody has had any way of knowing when they’ll snuff it.Read More →
A whole bunch of summer and fall favourites are coming back, and several of the big chains are testing more new menu items. Not to mention adding a passel of limited-time items designed to make you flock to their counters – or mobile app. And the GSA adds ANOTHER new flavour…Read More →
We’ve heard a lot about processed foods and how bad they are for our health. Now a respected U.S. University has revealed the results of a survey that show ultra-processed foods comprise more than two-thirds of the calories in most kids’ diets.. That’s bad for their weight and their heart health…Read More →
More for the sake of feeding curiosity than providing essential economic information, we present the latest U.S. Pizza Price Index. And the data show there’s a serious disparity in pie affordability across the national map. I wonder if this is indicative of differences in the pies themselves from region to region?Read More →