food
Making vegan meat more palatable: A new study on texture of plant-based meat
Lots of people may sympathize with vegans, because they dislike animal cruelty, but they are too used to eating meat. White plant-based meat alternatives are widely available now, they lack the texture most people enjoy - and it's up to scientists to invent new kids of vegan meat that can satisfy more people.
Kate Yakimchuk meat vegan research Cooking 18 September 2023
Mediterranean diet is good for you: A new study on benefits of healthy food
You've probably heard about the Mediterranean diet - it's pretty popular nowadays, and it's often seen as extremely healthy. People who eat it look naturally better and younger, and their health seems to be way better.
Kate Yakimchuk research dieting health Cooking 18 September 2023
Vegan dishes can be more meaty with fermented onions: A new study on taste and ferments
Plant-based foods like tempeh and bean burgers are good choices if you want to eat less meat. But making these foods taste like meat can be tricky, and companies often use artificial components.
Kate Yakimchuk research meat flavors onion Cooking 17 September 2023
Your diet affects your mortality risks: A new study on eating habits and cancer
We all know that a good diet is extremely important for long and healthy living, but the connection might be even stronger than we thought. A new experiment shows that extreme diets involving carbohydrates and fats can impact life expectancy.
Kate Yakimchuk research health fats carbohydrates Cooking 17 September 2023
Squid: Health Benefits
The taste of squid varies from soft protein to slightly rubbery. The texture of the meat is tender and juicy. When cooked over medium heat, squid tastes similar to shrimp and lobster. When digested, they become elastic and tasteless.
Diana Dashkevich seafood squids health Cooking 17 September 2023
Cooking Asian-inspired dishes: Keep your menu diverse
Even if you can't cook an authentic Asian dish, you can get more Asian inspiration to make your menu more diverse and delicious. Asian cuisine has lots of amazing food, sauces, and recipes that you can enjoy - just experiment more!
Kate Yakimchuk asia inspiration cooking Cooking 17 September 2023
Olives: Health Benefits
Olives have a sour-fruity taste, sometimes with a hint of smoke. The pulp is dense and oily. Fresh olives are bitter, so they are eaten pickled or dried.
Diana Dashkevich health healthy food Cooking 17 September 2023
How calories were invented: A brief history
Nowadays, most people use calories as a convenient method to measure how much energy you can get from food. The concept isn't actually exactly new - people have been using them for a few centuries now.
Kate Yakimchuk calories history Cooking 17 September 2023
Food mold: Housekeeping insights
If you leave your food for a while, it becomes moldy, but not every time - how's that? Mold is a pretty interesting thing that can be both harmful in food and useful in science, and it's pretty interesting to know where it comes from.
Kate Yakimchuk mold tips Helpful tips 16 September 2023
3D printed vegan food: A new study on printed squid rings
Vegans care a lot about the environment and animals, so they need more vegan food options that can help them. Scientists are finding new ways to create tasty vegan seafood, so they've used a special printer to make squid rings from algae and beans.
Kate Yakimchuk research vegan science Cooking 16 September 2023
Tapioca: What are the Health Benefits
Tapioca tastes like sweet potatoes, looks like starch, but is actually gluten-free flour. Tapioca is produced in different culinary forms - in the form of a fine powder (starch, flour, powder), “pearl” granules, flakes and sticks.
Diana Dashkevich healthy food food facts Cooking 15 September 2023
What vegan meat is made of: Know more about your food
Nowadays, vegans have plenty of meat alternatives that can easily replace real meat in their diets. It's easy to find food with different textures and flavors, so it's often interesting to know what these things are made of.
Kate Yakimchuk vegan meat ingredients Cooking 14 September 2023
Number of meals and weight loss: Nutritionist's insights
We often hear multiple different theories on how often we should eat to lose weight healthily. Some specialists claim that it's better to eat small portions frequently, others claim otherwise - so where's the truth?
Kate Yakimchuk meals nutrition dieting tips Cooking 14 September 2023
Sweet cereals aren't healthy: Nutritionist's advice
Cereals are often seen as a convenient and healthy breakfast alternative, but it's not always true. While it's actually pretty easy to make a bowl of cereal, it's still pretty far from being a healthy meal, especially when cereals are sweet.
Kate Yakimchuk cereals health sugar Cooking 14 September 2023
Breakfast after party: Eat these to feel better
Lots of people drink a bit too much sometimes - so they feel pretty bad after parties. While you might have no appetite in the morning, you still need to eat something to feel better.
Kate Yakimchuk hangover party breakfast Cooking 13 September 2023
Soba instead of pasta: Explore new food
If you're looking for healthy pasta alternatives, then try soba - delicious buckwheat noodles that can make your menu more diverse. They aren't just tasty - they also have plenty of health benefits that can improve your diet.
Kate Yakimchuk soba noodles health Cooking 13 September 2023
Unexpected canned food from the past: Food industry was weird
Americans used to love canned food, and though we still have plenty of canned food to choose from, things used to be way stranger. While nowadays you can mostly buy canned meat and legumes, people of the past used to have a huge variety of canned options to choose from.
Kate Yakimchuk storage history Cooking 13 September 2023
Fast food industry has changed in 50 years: Learn more about your food
Many popular fast food restaurants are relatively old - but it doesn't mean that they haven't changed in years. Fast food industry adapts and evolves constantly, not only to make more money, but also to make their clients happier.
Kate Yakimchuk health dieting industry Cooking 13 September 2023
Cornflakes aren't great for breakfast: Convenient but unhealthy
Cornflakes are often marketed as the best breakfast choice for most Americans. Lots of people eat them daily in the morning, but are they actually that healthy?
Kate Yakimchuk cornflakes breakfast health Cooking 12 September 2023
Low-fat can be no-use: Nutritionist's advice
When people want to lose some extra body weight, they often try lots of low-fat products marketed as "healthy". While these foods can actually not have much fat, it doesn't mean they are healthier or overall better for you.
Kate Yakimchuk fats health Cooking 12 September 2023