Hawking Gone But Still Giving
Stephen Hawking, the most renowned theoretical physicist of our time, passed away March 14. But the man who was so generous in sharing his insights and discoveries about the cosmos hosted a gala Easter lunch for the homeless In his longtime home town, Cambridge. No, it wasn’t magic…Read More →
Pasta Doesn’t Cause Weight Gain!
Yay! I always knew they’d discover this was so. It was just a matter of time… And, now, researchers can say, with scientific certainty, that Pasta consumption neither causes weight gain nor contributes to the deposition of body fat. Which makes it different from other common Carbs…Read More →
Calorie Restriction Alone Has Broad Benefits
We know that cutting Calories will help you lose weight. But, now, researchers have demonstrated that a calorie-restricted diet can also positively effect a number of afflictions including Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s diseases, as well as cancer and diabetes. But who among us will actually do it?Read More →
Is Solid Ketchup ‘A Condiment Too Far’?
My first reaction, when I read about this ‘new idea’ in condiments, was, ‘Here’s another product somebody created just because they could. Do we really need it?’ But, after some consideration, I think it might have a legitimate role to play in the dining universe. The Twitterverse resoundingly disagrees…Read More →
Cali Stirs Up The Coffee vs Cancer Debate
It’s come round before and, thanks to a decision in a California court this past week, it’s all coming round again: the debate over whether Coffee causes Cancer. We found the Cali decision odd, since global health authorities have exonerated Coffee as a carcinogen and pronounced it ‘heart healthy’…Read More →
Fast Food Week!
It’s Easter, and April Fool’s, both on the same day, this weekend. Time for a special edition of Fast Food Week, featuring Easter specials and April Fool pranks. And, in the midst of all that, some genuine new menu announcements and something Starbuck’s Japan is billing as ‘White Coffee’…Read More →
Fish Tips For Good Friday
For those of the Christian Faith, this is Good Friday, which commemorates the crucifixion of Jesus Christ with worship services, prayer and traditional dietary observances – not the least of which is the serving of Fish for the main meal. I humbly offer my tips for making your fish come out perfect every time!Read More →
Obesity Can Dull Your Taste Buds
The phenomenon has been noted previously, in weight management research circles, but now scientists say they’ve discovered why it happens. And this may lead to development of new therapies to treat both the phenomenon and unhealthy eating habits that may arise from it…Read More →