By Hafida Mazoud Imagine a world in which we have power over our genetics, how they manifest, and how our diet determines our destiny. Epigenetics is the scientific discipline that gave this unreal theory a chance to exist,...
By Emanueli Backes Clean label bread You go to a grocery store to buy bread. Suddenly, you are hit by a huge number of bread labels claiming the use of ingredients of natural origin, without – or with...
By Jacob Webster-Jones Microwave ovens – or for short they are called microwaves – are one of my favorite kitchen appliances to use. When you need to heat up last night’s leftovers or that cup of coffee you...
By Karin Cho We all have times when we need to grab something quick to eat before the next meeting, class, or event. On these occasions, you look through the fridge for a find a quick meal, like...
By Emanueli Backes Cheese – a millenary dairy product which plays an essential role in the global economy – is traditionally consumed in many countries and therefore considered one of the most important agriculture products. In 2019, 26...
By Ming Yin Kwong Are you a tea drinker, and if so, what kind of tea pots do you usually use? Do you prefer a beautiful see-through glass tea pot, or a practical and easy to clean metal tea...
By Alexander J. Taylor Over the past decade, we have seen a resurgence in audiobooks and podcasts. With how busy our daily lives are, it is an easy way to learn something new, enjoy a story, or engage...
By Emanueli Backes I am sure at some point in your life you have heard someone give their – unscientific – opinion on how eating margarine or butter is good or bad for your health. In fact, there...
By Jacob Webster-Jones Before the 16th century the origins of cinnamon were unknown to the European countries, it was known as a luxurious spice with medicinal properties that they could only get from trade on the silk road. In...
By Alexander J. Taylor I love Fall. For. Real. I love the feeling of an autumn wind; the myriad of reds, yellows, oranges; the times that remind me of being with loved ones and friends, even during the pandemic;...