All this time, I thought it was the gas that comes out the other end of the cow that was contributing to Global Warming. Now, we’re told that’s nothing compared to what the animals belch out while chewing their cud. And it’s a major source of greenhouse gasses…Read More →
Here’s a good example of why researchers and scientists need to embrace the principle of interdisciplinary cooperation more resolutely. A new study of an Amazonian tribe seems to indicate a link between blood pressure and diet, but…Read More →
Celery is a vegetable that many cooks these days use simply for ceremonial purposes – like the obligatory stalk in a Bloody Mary / Caesar. But there’s much more to this trusty old kitchen staple than may meet the eye. And today seems as good as any to elucidate that point…Read More →
We’ve all had the experience of salivating spontaneously when we see or smell something good to eat. But new research suggests that there’s much more happening behind this response than we’re aware of. In fact, we may be setting up our whole system to digest…Read More →
We’ve looked at the pros and cons of consuming Coffee and Alcohol on an airplane. Now, we’ve come across a list of top foods to avoid when flying. You may be surprised at some of them, but there are good reasons for all of them to be on the list…Read More →
The scientific world has bombarded us with a wide range of opinions (all supported by apparently sound experimental evidence) about whether Gluten is good or bad for us. Most of those have focused on the ‘yes or no’ question. But the real answer may lie somewhere in between…Read More →