…is of course a joke on my part, but news in this week is that researchers have created transgenic (or genetically modified) mice that can produce essential omega fatty acids.
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As of May 1st, the European Union has introduced a temporary ban on import of mango, aubergine, the taro plant, bitter gourd and snake gourd from India.
Resistance exercise in combination with increased amino acid availability has been demonstrated to be an effective way to promote muscle building and strengthening.
Marinating pork in beer before cooking it on the bar-b-q lowers the amount of potentially cancer causing polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) compared to unmarinated pork.
…that is indeed the question, and one that I was discussing recently with one of my Crossfit trainers. So Sebastian and all other interested parties here is a short review of some of the publications that we have covered regarding the matter.
Chilli peppers, to some an indispensable part of a good meal, to others the cause of a mouth burn you can’t wash away with mere water. But did you know it could help you to lose weight? And better than that, there is a less “painful” version that seems to…
The company Kraft foods has issued a recall in the US of approx. 96,000 pounds (that’s over 43,500 kg) of wieners as they could contain undeclared milk.
News this week from the Food Standards Agency, UK, that further tests are being ordered on takeaways across the UK after widespread lamb substitution for cheaper meats such as beef and chicken were uncovered.
We’ve all heard that beans are good for the heart, (and if you haven’t then I suggest you google it to learn a great playground rhyme) but did you know beans along with chickpeas, lentils and peas are able to reduce your LDL (bad) cholesterol?
No, unfortunately for all you crisp lovers out there that does not mean eating Pringles all the time, this is referring to the paper that says eating 24 Pringles a day (fried in a special oil) can help to lower levels of olychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) in the blood.