Archive for July, 2010
Saturday, July 31st, 2010
The humble white button mushroom has been given recognition recently for its role in immune function. Scientists funded by the Agricultural Research Service (ARS) used animal models and cell cultures to show how these mushrooms actively enhanced the activity of critical cells in the body's immune system. The immune supporting ...
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Tuesday, July 20th, 2010
Chefs often ask me which oil I prefer for cooking. The answer is a little long winded, but there are a couple of options to suit your circumstances:
The healthiest oil, in my opinion, is coconut oil. Virgin coconut oil does not undergo chemical refining and it offers considerable nutritional benefit ...
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Sunday, July 18th, 2010
I have been writing the content for our new Allergies and Special Diets workshop and it brought to mind how little many people know about gluten grains. Would you know which grains are gluten free and therefore suitable for celiacs? It is a topic that every chef and caterer needs ...
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Thursday, July 1st, 2010
A study that appeared in the June issue of the Journal of the American Dietetic Association compared food choices influenced by TV adverts to nutritional guidelines, and found them sorely lacking. Indeed, the study authors claim that making food choices based on TV adverts would lead to a very imbalanced ...
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