10 Reasons for Eating More Honey!
Honey is probably the original sweetener. We know that it has been valued throughout recorded history. The ancient Egyptians venerated it as did the Greeks. And since primates will happily put up with a few stings to enjoy a treat of honey, it’s probable that early man did too! But is there more to honey […]
Death by Overcooking – Of Vegetables and Vitamin C
There’s a resurgence of scurvy cases in Sydney. You read it right, and yes, the year is 2016. In this day and age, one wonders how anyone could get a historical disease like scurvy, let alone several cases of it – in Australia! Well, it’s true, and unlike at the time of its discovery 300 years […]
Top 5 Vegetables to Grow over Winter
The vegetable garden is the pride and joy of every ardent gardener. Just because the weather outside has turned cold and winter is coming, that doesn’t mean you can’t grow veggies in your garden. If you think that winter and gardening don’t mix well, you should think again. There are a number of hardy veggies […]
Garlic and Onions as Medicine: Or Is It Just Old Wives’ Tale?
They are almost never the star of a dish, but just like salt, it’s hard to imagine cooking and food without them. Love them or hate them, garlic and onions are among the best things that ever happened to the human diet! Your pizza, sandwiches, slaw, stews and salads won’t be the same nor as delicious […]
Are All Sugars Created Equal?
I miss having a waistline and I thought I’d get reacquainted with mine. Let’s not get into the argument about women loving themselves, big body and all. I do love myself. That’s why I need to fit into my Speedos for the summer. But my real motivation is better health! When you don’t like the number […]
Sweet Obsession – The Bitter Side of Sugar
My family has been beset with substance abuse! Not of the narcotic or the alcohol variety but one that’s in every kitchen – it’s sugar! It’s a silent killer. It’s within reach of your children. And it can be bought over the counter! We know its effect on the waistline because we can see it. […]
There’s Life in Your Coffee!
Have you ever pondered life over a coffee? It turns out there may be more to life or your coffee than you imagined! Not yours, but entire bacterial communities of it. And they’re in your coffee. A study conducted at the Universitat de València in Spain on coffee waste and coffee machines, has found communities […]
The Epidemic Accelerates!
Look down. What do you see? Statistically, at least one out of every nine of you are going to be looking at clear evidence of obesity. Ladies, for you, it’s one out of every seven! No, I’m not talking about ‘a couple of extra pounds’, I’m talking about obesity! It gets worse… 1 in 40 of […]
Is Fish Oil the Secret to Losing Weight?
The search for the elixir of youth has occupied man for centuries. But now we have something better to obsess about… the body beautiful! Today, anything that tips the scale towards a slimmer body sells; from food and drinks, to soaps, creams and lotions. If it’s related to diet or slimming it’s hot! Profits are […]
The Case of the Disappearing Bee
Can you imagine breakfast without coffee or life without chocolate? No apples or pears, citrus, watermelon, tomatoes or berries? No grapes for the table or your wine? You may have to because nature’s pollinators are under significant threat of extinction. When most of us think of bees, we think of the honey bee shown above. But the […]