A woman in white taking a bite off a chocolate bar

The Psychology Behind Cravings: Why You Always Want Chocolate

How did chocolate cravings become a serious health concern for some folks? Some people exhibit an almost addictive desire for certain food products. Consequently, food cravings psychology has become a subject of scientific research to identify its motivating factors.  Hunger is not necessarily the trigger of occasional or recurrent food cravings. Environmental influence, emotions, or…

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Can you identify the fermented foods in your home?

The Science of Fermentation: How Bacteria Make Foods Better

A clear understanding of some basics about the science of fermentation will unravel several things about the food you eat. Some common foods that frequent our diet list keep for long or have peculiar flavors thanks to fermentation.  Most traditional fermented foods are products of efforts by previous civilizations to preserve food items. Recent archeological…

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