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Food & Drink
Exploring culinary trends, recipes, and the art of fine dining and beverages.
What is the science behind umami and its culinary applications?
A single oyster species, Crassostrea sikamea , boasts an Equivalent Umami Concentration of 449.
Camila Roque· Apr 23· 4 min
What Are Functional Foods and Why Do They Matter for Health?
In Jordan, the introduction of iron-fortified wheat flour nearly halved rates of iron deficiency anemia among children.
Camila Roque· Apr 20· 4 min
What are the cooking benefits for cognitive health and dementia risk?
The MIND diet slashes Alzheimer's risk by a staggering 53 percent in rigorous adherents, a finding from Rush University Medical Center .
Camila Roque· Apr 20· 4 min
What is Umami Flavor and How Can You Enhance It in Cooking?
Replacing just half a teaspoon of table salt with the same amount of Monosodium Glutamate (MSG) can slash a dish's sodium content by 37%, a significant reduction for healthier eating.
Camila Roque· Apr 17· 4 min
How Do Gut Microbes Influence Your Food Cravings and Preferences?
Within just 24 hours of a diet change, the gut microbiome shifts, a rapid and direct response to what we eat, according to Eurekalert .
Camila Roque· Apr 11· 3 min