Omega-3s: The Source Matters!
We’ve all heard that Omega-3 Fatty Acids are beneficial in helping to prevent or treat a number of conditions. But, now, a researcher from The University of Guelph says he’s discovered that the source of your Omega-3s is at least as important as your decision to take them in the first place.Read More →
Odd Eats: Mongee Bananas from Japan
It’s an exclusive treat from western Japan and it’s in big demand – but the supply is almost unbelievably small. Why is it so sought after? For one thing, it’s claimed to be organically grown. For another, it’s said to have exquisite flavour. But there’s a lot more to its ‘appeel’ [sic] than that…Read More →
Fast Food Week!
The Fast Food News scene remains pretty quiet… I think the big players sort of blew their budgets over the Holidays just past and are regrouping, now, for their next assault on our wallets… But there are some stories of note this week, including the emergence of what may be the best Poutine ever!Read More →
Grumpy Cat Wins Coffee Brand Lawsuit
Who among us has not seen a meme online featuring the likeness of the famous Grumpy Cat? And who among us has not wondered how much the iconic feline’s brand is worth? A recently-resolved lawsuit over the commercial use of Grumpy Cat’s likeness gives us an idea…Read More →
Curcumin May Aid Aging Memory, Mood
Curcumin is in the Spice that makes classic Indian Curry dishes bright yellow. It’s also, apparently, a good thing to eat to improve memory and mood in people with mild, age-related memory loss. Researchers at the University of California say they have proof of positive results…Read More →
Candlelight Vigil For Burned Taco Bell?
Fire ravaged the Taco Bell outlet in Montgomery, Alabama earlier this week and that apparently left a hole in the small community that may be impossible to fill. But does the loss rate holding a candlelight vigil for the RIP eatery? And just how important are ‘local’ Coffee stops to the life of neighbourhoods?Read More →