Al-Mansaf: Jordanian Symbol Of Identity And Social Unity
There are traditional foods and culturally favoured foods… But some dishes transcend the everyday and become beloved national institutions. So it is with Jordan’s national dish – Al Mansaf. It’s a universal symbol of unity and social cohesion…Read More →
Loblaw’s Posts Q2 2026 Profits Of $751 million
Public health officials in what we traditionally think of as prosperous regions are reporting a malnutrition epidemic. Meanwhile, Canada’s biggest grocer reports increased profits. The supermarkets are pushing food prices to a breaking point.Read More →
Microplatics: Showing Up Often In Heart Attack Patients?
We’re being warned about them from all sides – but there’s apparently nothing we can do to avoid them. Much less, rid ourselves of the deposits already in our systems. Now real consequences of microplastic pollution are rearing their clinical heads…Read More →
Dairy Sphere First: Philly Intros Lactose-Free Cream Cheese
Many food writers would pass over this recent development as mundane – inconsequential. But millions of lactose-intolerant folks will be partying after hearing that the king of Cream Cheese – Philly – has released a lactose-free version…Read More →
Washoku: Japanese National Cuisine – More Than Just Sushi!
When you think Japanese food, you probably think first of ‘Sushi’. It’s the national dish, but it’s just one dish. The collective national cuisine of Japan is called Washuko. And it’s been named as a world heritage culinary treasure by UNESCO…Read More →
Computers Decide If You’re Stealing From Supermarket
I have to get this off my shoulders without further delay. I was momentarily perplexed this morning when my supermarket cart ‘slammed its brakes on’. Then, I remembered: my go-to food source has instituted those cart-jammers…Read More →
Diet A Factor For Young Women Dealing With Stress
Doctors say more and more young women are presenting at their consulting rooms with a new kind of ‘fatigue’. And it’s not treatable the usual way, by getting more sleep. It’s associ-ated with life pressures – from over-work to social isolation…Read More →
ONE Food Always Associated with Lower Blood Pressure
Researchers painstakingly data-mined stat-istics to find out which foods contribute to heart health. They were astounded to dis-cover one shone through. And you may be surprised to find out its a root veggie you eat (almost) every day…Read More →