If you are anything like millions of people around the world, weight has always been an issue. I once had someone describe themselves as “fluffy,” which I thought was an excellent way to express oneself when your body shape did not follow the statuesque model shapes constantly promoted in the media. After all, we can’tContinue reading “The World of Diets“
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Science Vs. Nature
You start with a simple plant. That’s natural. From there, it goes through various degrees of processing and possibly manipulation. Can it still be considered food from nature? Does this food exist, or are we fooling ourselves into thinking that? When does food stop being natural, and when does science take over? Why NaturalContinue reading “Science Vs. Nature“
Urban Agriculture: Is it a Worthwhile Endeavour?
Growing up, I can remember visiting the local market with my father to buy tomato plants for his garden. It was a big thing amongst the Greeks – who could grow the best tomatoes. Unfortunately, like many of my contemporaries, we have lost the desire to grow our food. But with the onset of theContinue reading “Urban Agriculture: Is it a Worthwhile Endeavour?”
Foods You Won’t Believe People Eat
I thought it might be interesting to write about some of the weird foods that people eat worldwide. Keep in mind that I grew up in a Greek household. Strange is part of our cooking DNA. From cow’s tongue to sheep’s brains, I have seen quite a few headscratchers on our kitchen table. In myContinue reading “Foods You Won’t Believe People Eat”
The Plastic Threat
Recently I started seeing an ad from Walmart that, as of April 22nd, they will no longer be offering plastic bags to pack your groceries. This ad started me thinking. As with many other grocery giants, the plastic threat is the latest trend to save our planet. I questioned if plastic bags are such aContinue reading “The Plastic Threat”
Mind-Blowing Food: The World of Molecular Gastronomy
When you hear the word molecule, chemistry is the first thing that comes to mind. When paired with the word gastronomy, you scratch your head in wonder. Gastronomy is the practice or art of choosing, cooking, and eating good food. What on earth does chemistry have to do with that? Well, it does. The BirthContinue reading “Mind-Blowing Food: The World of Molecular Gastronomy”
Intermittent Fasting: Is it Worth Trying?
Throughout the years, there have been many fad diets that people have embraced – the Atkins Diet, the South Beach Diet, and the Zone Diet, to name a few. That list can now include intermittent fasting (IF). Enthusiasts claim it helps with focus, weight loss, and energy. Support from nutritionists, dieticians, and doctors remains dividedContinue reading “Intermittent Fasting: Is it Worth Trying?”
The World’s Healthiest Spices
(And why you should use them) Since prehistoric times, humans have used plants to help alleviate pains and treat illnesses. In Iraq, unearthed fossil records dating back 60,000 years showed the use of yarrow. (Yarrow is a plant similar to thyme and chamomile and acts as an astringent that causes tissues to contract. This contractionContinue reading “The World’s Healthiest Spices”
Are We Eating Our Way into Obesity?
The signs are all around us – XXXL clothing, extra-wide seats at theaters, supersized portions at restaurants – are we eating our way into obesity? In Canada, almost 30 percent of adults 18 years of age and older are considered obese. In addition to that, 36 percent are considered overweight. More than half the population’sContinue reading “Are We Eating Our Way into Obesity?”
The Evolution of Cooking
It was not so long ago that every home thought it was living in the future with an electric stove. Today’s kitchens have evolved so much more from then. We have an appliance for everything, and cooking with several unique appliances is commonplace in most kitchens. With our ever-increasing interest in restaurant-style cooking at home,Continue reading “The Evolution of Cooking”
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