The War On Salt: New ‘Guidance’ From U.S. FDA
We’ve been hearing for years, now, that too much salt is a clear and present danger to your heart. But the packaged and processed food industry hasn’t done much to reduce salt content in its products. Now, the FDA is issuing new, even-tighter recommendations for the use of salt…Read More →
Obesity Update: More New Scientific Findings
Well… I said not to count on a regular weekly Obesity Research News Feature. But here’s another, just a week later. And the emphasis in these new findings remains focused solidly on eating habits. Once again, studies are discovering that how we eat is as important as what we eat…
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Expedition To Philippines III: Surprising Desserts and Bevs
We’ve come to the end of our culinary road trip to the Philippines – like the end of a grand, exotic feast. Time to cap it off with a typically Filipino desert table and some of the island nation’s favourite sweets! And we’ll wash them down with a selection of Filipino’s favourite drinks…Read More →
Expedition To Philippines II: Breads Simple As The Mains
We’ve looked at breads in many cultures in many parts of the world, and they all seem to share some overall characteristics. Filipino breads are no exception to this rule. Most use yeast to leaven themselves, while some mimic muffins. But there the overt similarities to other breads end!Read More →
Expedition To Philippines I: A World Of It’s Own…
This week, we’re taking a culinary trip to the Philippines – a nation composed of 7,640 islands that’s had a colourful and varied history, and has evolved a culture that incorporates influences from around the world – as well as preserving its own unique traditions…Read More →
Sunday Musings: Monthly Obesity News Roundup
No guarantees that we’ll be bringing you a regular monthly Obesity News Roundup – but there has been more than enough obesity-related publishing activity in the learned press over the past four weeks to rate a special roundup that will get your little grey cells pulsating…Read More →