Food Archive
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Stop abusing insecticides in rice
Posted on January 6, 2012 | No CommentsTo prevent devastating insect pest outbreaks in rice that cause millions of dollars of damage, the International Rice Research Institute has called for a ban on certain insecticides in rice... -
Mediterranean diet increases longevity and better health – fact or bs?
Posted on December 22, 2011 | No CommentsA Mediterranean diet with large amounts of vegetables and fish gives a longer life. This is the unanimous result of four studies to be published by the Sahlgrenska Academy at... -
Five Australian dietary guidelines for health
Posted on December 12, 2011 | 2 CommentsAccording to the new Australian Dietary Guidelines released today for public consultation poor nutrition is responsible for around 16% of the total burden of disease and is implicated in more... -
Consumers willing to pay premium for healthier genetically modified foods
Posted on September 15, 2011 | No CommentsA study by Iowa State University researcher Wallace Huffman shows that when consumers are presented with produce enhanced with consumer traits through intragenic means, they will pay significantly more than... -
Broccoli prevents cancer confirmed
Posted on June 10, 2011 | No CommentsSulforaphane, one of the primary phytochemicals in broccoli and other cruciferous vegetables that helps them prevent cancer, has been shown for the first time to selectively target and kill cancer... -
Green T Cells great for health
Posted on June 4, 2011 | No CommentsOne of the beneficial compounds found in green tea has a powerful ability to increase the number of “regulatory T cells” that play a key role in immune function and... -
Red Curry Paste
Posted on May 18, 2011 | 1 CommentCurry pastes are the backbone of Thai cooking. Once you have a paste its easy to throw together a curry. Just add some meat and vegetables, coconut milk, palm sugar... -
Green Curry Paste
Posted on May 18, 2011 | No CommentsCurry pastes are the backbone of Thai cooking. While there are some good ready made products out there, making your own by pounding a pestle is very therapeutic! Once you... -
Do What? Eels you say?
Posted on March 3, 2011 | No CommentsMy dad, a cockney lad, was exposed to the taste of eels in Manzes famous pie and mash shops, long before they became a culinary delicacy. We immigrated under the...













