The relationship between ultra-processed foods and the brain axis is one that science has reinforced as existing. Have you ever caught yourself reaching for sweets or chips when you’re not even hungry? That right there may be processed food cravings. Several ultra-processed foods (UPFs) are designed intentionally to taste so good. Interestingly, studies have found…
Try out some homemade seasoning blends once, and you may never buy condiments from stores again. Store-bought seasonings are undeniably convenient to use. However, shoppers are often restricted to just a handful of options. By ideating a personalized seasoning blend, it becomes possible to tweak the flavor of dishes in unfathomable ways. At the onset,…
The incidence of foodborne illnesses from cross-contamination in home kitchens is seldom as widely reported as similar occurrences in restaurants. This explains why the 2024 FoodNet data suggests that a whopping 58% of all foodborne illnesses are from foods eaten outside the home. However, a considerable amount of the foodborne diseases also occur in the…
Headlines keep warning about the villainy of ultra-processed foods (UPFs), but you’ll find them stacked high on store shelves. If people are not buying food in this niche, stores are unlikely to stock it. The logic that people are unaware of the dangers of UPFs is out of the question. For one, it is one…
Experts are starting to consider plant-based seafood as an emergency option with prevailing realities. The future of seafood is looking bleak as global demand keeps rising. In contrast, the oceans are experiencing ecological pressures, causing them to yield less food. Consequently, plant-based seafood alternatives are springing up to fill in for the shortfall in the…
