Large Volume, Variety Of Snacks Makes Kids Eat More
Dr. Obvious says he couldn’t believe his tired old eyes when he saw a recent report on junk food and kids’ eating habits. Seems someone apparently decided to perform a ‘scientific’ study on the effects of offering children a large variety and volume of snack foods. Bet you can already guess what they found…Read More →
The Carrot Dog: Answer To The Faux-Veggie ‘Marrot’?
Never let it be said that the rivalry – no matter how good natured – between the Vegetarians and the Carnivores isn’t intense and persistent. Just a month after we reported the unveiling of a ‘Meat-based Carrot’, Veggie forces have given the world The Carrot Dog. Coincidence? Maybe…Read More →
Some Like It Hot: Recent Findings About Chili Peppers
I was talking the other day to an acquaintance who – casually – wondered why we eat Chili Peppers. “After all,” she observed, “they don’t have any nutritional value, do they?” I pointed out that we eat Chilies because we like the flavour. And they do have other, therapeutic ‘charms’…Read More →
Cooking Beyond Meat Burgers: NOT The Same As Beef
Beyond Meat Burgers are now available in supermarkets – in the Meat Department – and there has been a certain amount of interest from consumers in spite of the price, which is higher than that of real Beef. So now is probably a good time for a tutorial on cooking and serving the stuff…Read More →
No ‘Magic Bullet’ to Prevent Heart Disease, Prolong Life
In one of the most massive data-mining analyses yet conducted on the effectiveness of dietary supplements, researchers at Johns Hopkins University found that the ‘vast majority’ of vitamin, mineral and other supplements cannot be linked to improved heart health or longevity…Read More →
Fast Food Week: Quick Service Resto And Snacks News…
National Hot Dog Day this past week generated lots of Tube Steak News. Meanwhile, Wendy’s, Burger King, McDonald’s and Buffalo Wild Wings unveiled new limited-time and permanent menu additions. And Pringles broke a long silence with two new flavours for Summer…Read More →