At first thought, you might figure it would be easy to define what a ‘junk’ food is. But scientists from New York University took a good, long look at the issue and realized it was much harder than they thought to draw a clear line between ‘good’ and ‘bad’…Read More →
Chili peppers may be the oldest food we eat that still exists in more or less the same form as it did 50 million years ago. How have chilis’ lasted so long? Researchers at the University of Colorado have some theories – and I have mine…Read More →
In short, it’s about whether McDonald’s Fries really are vegetarian. They’re advertised in some countries as using ‘Natural Beef Flavouring’ – but McD’s says there are no animal ingredients in them. And the official explanation is kind of ambiguous.Read More →
The majority of listings concern new and returning burgers and combos that usually make an appearance this time of year. On top of it all, Panda Express premieres Wagyu dumplings. And we learn of a new foldover sandwich called the Papadia…Read More →
Fermented foods are valued by cultures the world over for their mood-boosting and metabolis-stabilizing benefits. Is there a single, unifying reason for their beneficial effects? Researchers are trying to trace the mechanisms by which they work…Read More →
Now there’s a timeline for development and deployment of new regulations limiting junk food ads aimed at children. Rules are designed to restrict advertising of foods that contribute to excess intakes of sodium, sugars and saturated fat.Read More →
Amid rumours that Russian President Putin is going gaga, confirmation that U.S. President Joe Biden will run again next year, and predictions there may be no relief from high food prices this year, Chinese researchers report french fries may cause depression…Read More →
Rice… Is a commodity the western world takes for granted. But two thirds of the global population including Asia literally runs on Rice. So any shortage is an impending catastrophe. And shortages mean price increases some countries can’t afford…Read More →