There’s a restaurant in eastern China where you can ‘earn’ a free meal simply by walking through the door. The catch is, the door in question is partitioned off by vertical bars with gaps between them of varying widths. And the smallest gap – which gets you that free meal – is just six inches!Read More →
Good news for Diabetics? Maybe… But recent studies by researchers at the University of Guelph suggest that you can reduce your blood glucose levels by up to 35 percent by replacing either of two common foods in your diet with Lentils. Seems Lentils effect the way your body processes carbs…Read More →
It’s an exclusive treat from western Japan and it’s in big demand – but the supply is almost unbelievably small. Why is it so sought after? For one thing, it’s claimed to be organically grown. For another, it’s said to have exquisite flavour. But there’s a lot more to its ‘appeel’ [sic] than that…Read More →
Curcumin is in the Spice that makes classic Indian Curry dishes bright yellow. It’s also, apparently, a good thing to eat to improve memory and mood in people with mild, age-related memory loss. Researchers at the University of California say they have proof of positive results…Read More →
Yesterday, we looked at the findings of the PURE study, involving more than 135,000 people aged 35 to 70 from all over the globe, and learned that a little Fat is good, Fresh Fruit is beneficial and eating a varied diet that incorporates both of those foods plus a modest amount of Pulses is best of all…Read More →
The island nation, Taiwan, has passed legislation outlawing the eating of cats and dogs, the first such ban in Asia, where Cat and Dog meats are traditional delicacies. There is skepticism among observers about whether other Asian countries where the tradition is deeply entrenched, will follow suit…Read More →