We all know that Bran is beneficial in obvious ways. But, yesterday, we looked at a new study from Denmark that revealed some additional reasons why we should eat more Whole Grains. Now that major health benefits have been discovered, it’s time to take a closer look at the Whole Grains family…Read More →
Nutritionists, doctors and scientists have long told us that eating Whole Grains is good for us. But, until now, we have had only minimal evidence as to why Whole Grains are good and how good they are. Turns out, the benefits of eating whole grains go much farther than simply eating your Bran Flakes…Read More →
A new study published by the American Heart Association (AHA) shows that eating more spicy food can help suppress Salt cravings and, by association, help control high blood pressure. And that, by extension, helps lower the risk of heart attack, stroke and associated cardio conditions…Read More →
Well, that’s not exactly right. But a new study shows that multilingual people are more confident and have more authentic accents when speaking languages other than their primary one. The study was mainly subjective, but the researchers who carried it out stand by their findings…Read More →
This is not really a food post, but an observation on changing realities in changing times. During the long periods between doorbell rings last night, wondering where all the kid were, I had the opportunity to reflect on how Hallowe’en – and Hallowe’en treats – have changed since I was a kid…Read More →
Yes, I’m going to reissue my annual plea that everyone who carves a Pumpkin for this ‘holiday’ should follow through and preserve the squash for eating over the next year. With all the starving people around the world looking on at you in disbelief, how can you justify just throwing it away?Read More →
It’s the end of another busy week on the Fast Food scene. We’ve got menu item announcements from many of the major chains and a host of Hallowe’en specials that will scare your socks off. And one video blogger goes to great lengths to check McD’s Monopoly Game winner claims…Read More →
There’s a butter shortage in France and it threatens to change not only the way the French cook, but also the very nature of classic French cuisine. The French – and many of us in other countries – will feel the effects in a number of ways, not the least of which is a kick in the pocket book…Read More →